Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of Bellator 179, including Slayer, James Brown and 2Pac

While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a Bellator win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well.

See what the fighters of Friday’s Bellator 179 event in London went with as their backing tracks.

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Rory MacDonald def. Paul Daley via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:45

Rory MacDonald: “Raining Blood” by Slayer

Paul Daley: “Purple Lamborghini” by Rick Ross & Skrillex

Linton Vassell def. Liam McGeary via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 2:28

Linton Vassell: “Ran Threw ‘Em” by Not

Liam McGeary: “Legendary 2017 (Sabimixx)” by 2pac

Cheick Kongo def. Augusto Sakai via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Cheick Kongo: “Blood On Me” by Sampha

Augusto Sakai: “Impossible” by Da T.R.U.T.H. feat. AD3

Alex Lohore def. Dan Vinni via TKO (punches) Round 2, 0:56

Alex Lohore: “Belt Collector” by Da Kid

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Dan Edwards: “Misirlou” by Dick Dale

Kevin Ferguson Jr. def. D.J. Griffin via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:40

Kevin Ferguson Jr.: “The Big Payback” by James Brown

D.J. Griffin: “Bulletproof Diaries” by The Game

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