Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of Bellator 178 with Thin Lizzy and a double shot of Kendrick Lamar

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 178 event in Uncasville, Conn., went with as their backing tracks.

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Patricio Freire def. Daniel Straus via submission (guillotine) – Round 2, 0:37

Patricio Freire: “Tumbalacatumba” by Galinha Pintadinha

Daniel Straus: “HUMBLE” by Kendrick Lamar

Ilima Macfarlane def. Jessica Middleton via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:15

Ilima Macfarlane: “Electric Pow Wow Drum” by A Tribe Called Red

Jessica Middleton: “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake

Saad Awad def. Ryan Quinn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Saad Awad: “DNA” by Kendrick Lamar

Ryan Quinn: “The Boys Are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy

A.J. McKee def. Dominic Mazzotta via knockout (kick) – Round 1, 1:15

A.J. McKee: “Custom” by Unknown

Dominic Mazzotta: Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)” by Craig Mac feat. Notorious B.I.G., L.L. Cool J and Busta Rhymes

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