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.
Inside, see what the fighters of Saturday’s UFC 235 in Las Vegas went with as their backing tracks.
Jon Jones def. Anthony Smith via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44)
Jon Jones: “We Are the Champions” by Queen/”The Champ is Here” by Jadakiss
Anthony Smith: “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison
Kamaru Usman def. Tyron Woodley via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-45)
Kamaru Usman: “Shuffering & Shmiling” by Fela Kuti/ “Soco” by StarBoy feat. Whizkid
Tyron Woodley: “I’ll Beat Yo Ass” by Tyron Woodley/”Fight” by T Dubbo/”I Ain’t Turning Back” by Thi’sl
Ben Askren def. Robbie Lawler via technical submission (bulldog choke) – Round 1, 3:20
Ben Askren: “Give Up the Funk” by Parliament
Robbie Lawler: “Ain’t No Grave” by Johnny Cash
Weili Zhang def. Tecia Torres via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Weili Zhang: “Sea of Laughter” (from “Swordsman II”) by Huangzhan
Tecia Torres: “The Bravest” by Sir Rosevelt
Pedro Munhoz def. Cody Garbrandt via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:52
Pedro Munhoz: “Breaker’s Revenge” by Arthur Baker
Cody Garbrandt: “We Will Rock You” by Queen
Zabit Magomedsharipov def. Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Zabit Magomedsharipov: “Lezginka” by Djigitovka
Jeremy Stephens: “What Up Gangsta” by 50 Cent
Johnny Walker def. Misha Cirkunov via TKO (flying knee, punches) – Round 1, 0:36
Johnny Walker: “Parado No Bailao” by MC L Da Vinte e MC Gury
Misha Cirkunov: “Clubbed to Death (Kurayamino Variation)” by Rob Dougan
Cody Stamann def. Alejandro Perez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Cody Stamann: “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
Alejandro Perez: “Fuego” by Kumbia Kings
Diego Sanchez def. Mickey Gall via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:13
Diego Sanchez: “Turn Down for What” by DJ Snake & Lil’ Jon
Mickey Gall: “Hey Mickey” by Toni Basil/”Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen
Edmen Shahbazyan def. Charles Byrd via TKO (elbows, punches) – Round 1, 0:38
Edmen Shahbazyan: “Red Room” by Offset
Charles Byrd: “Payback” by James Brown
Macy Chiasson def. Gina Mazany via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:49
Macy Chiasson: “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John
Gina Mazany: “The Man Comes Around” by Johnny Cash
Hannah Cifers def. Polyana Viana via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Hannah Cifers: “He Knows My Name” by Francesca Battistelli
Polyana Viana: “Pesadao” by IZA
For complete coverage of UFC 235, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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