While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well.
See what the fighters of Saturday’s UFC 234 in Melbourne, Australia, went with as their backing tracks.
Israel Adesanya def. Anderson Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Israel Adesanya: “Don’t Run” (Instrumental) by Casanova
Anderson Silva: “Ain’t No Sunshine” by DMX
Lando Vannata def. Marcos Mariano via submission (kimura) – Round 1, 4:55
Lando Vannata: “Welcome Back” by Mase
Marcos Mariano: “Novo Vencedor” by Damares
Ricky Simon def. Rani Yahya via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)
Ricky Simon: “Flip” by Russ
Rani Yahya: “Prayer for the Four Directions” by David & Steve Gordon
Montana De La Rosa def. Nadia Kassem via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 2:37
Montana De La Rosa: “Just Like Fire” by P!nk
Nadia Kassem: “Spit Your Game” by The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Twista & Bone Thugs N Harmony
Jim Crute def. Sam Alvey via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:49
Jim Crute: “Field of Dreams” by Bliss N Eso
Sam Alvey: “Hey, Soul Sister” by Train
Devonte Smith def. “Maestro” Dong Hyun Kim via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:53
Devonte Smith: “All Eyez On Me” by Tupac
Dong Hyun Ma: “Manzo Sanghae Wong Kyung” by Amori
Shane Young def. Austin Arnett via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Shane Young: “No Emotions in the Wild” by SWIDT
Austin Arnett: “Everyday” by Logic & Marshmallow
Kai Kara-France def. Raulian Paiva via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Kai Kara-France: “Dreaming” by Scribe
Raulian Paiva: “Muleque De Vila” by Projota
Kyung Ho Kang def. Teruto Ishihara via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:59
Kyung Ho Kang: “Dead or Alive” by Maaya
Teruto Ishihara: “Lion No Ko (Yashabo Version)” by Spinna B-ill
Jalin Turner def. Callan Potter via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:53
Jalin Turner: “Middle Child” by J. Cole
Callan Potter: “Do You See What I See” by Hunters & Collectors
Jonathan Martinez def. Wuliji Buren via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Jonathan Martinez: “Never Forget Me” by Bone Thugs N Harmony
Wuliji Buren: “Genghis Khan’s Warriors” by Genghis Khan Band
For complete coverage of UFC 234, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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