Issue 149
December 2016
SONG 2 - BLUR
When UFC champion Michael Bisping stormed to the Octagon at UFC 204 in Manchester, UK, his trademark walkout track was as prominent as ever.
Roared on by his countrymen, the ’90s soundtrack from the Brit Pop era featured on countless movies and shows like Charlies Angels and The Love Guru sounded as intimidating as it ever has done.
Taking inspiration from both the silver screen and the tube almost guarantees a greatly received walkout track, as this issue’s playlist proves...
YOU'RE THE BEST AROUND - JOE EPOSITO
The Karate Kid fan Travis Browne failed to summon his inner Daniel-san at UFC 203.
HE'S A PIRATE - KLAUS BADELT
Stefan Struve opted for Tiesto’s remake of the epic Pirates of the Caribbean composition.
HOKUTO NO KEN THEME - AI WO TORIMODOSE
Heavywight ‘Warmaster’ Josh Barnett pays homage to Japanese manga series Fist of the North Star.
MEN IN BLACK - WILL SMITH
James Te Huna’s costumed walkout in London remains a firm fan favorite.
TRAINING MONTAGE - ROCKY IV SOUNDTRACK
Alexander Gustafsson takes it back to basics with this inspiring anthem from Rocky IV.
PROMENTORY - TREVOR JONES
Dagestani Omari Akhmedov was inspired by a cut from Last of the Mohicans.
LIVING IN AMERICA - JAMES BROWN
‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor did it Apollo Creed style at UFC 113 in another Rocky IV homage.
THE ECTASY OF GOLD - ENNIO MORRICONE
Kenny Florian’s choice from The Good, The Bad, The Ugly will give you goosebumps.
GAME OF THRONES THEME - RAMIN DJAWADI
Alliance MMA star Christine Stanley let the Invicta 17 crowd know she’s a mother of dragons.
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