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 UFC 236 fighters went with as their backing tracks Saturday in Atlanta.
Brandon Davis def. Randy Costa via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:12
Brandon Davis: “Put On” by Young Jeezy feat. Kanye West
Randy Costa: “Round Here” by Florida Georgia Line
Poliana Botelho def. Lauren Mueller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Poliana Botelho: “Wild Thoughts” by DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Lauren Mueller: “Rise” by Katy Perry
Montel Jackson def. Andre Soukhamthath via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-27)
Montel Jackson: “We Ball” by Meek Mill feat. Young Thug
Andre Soukhamthath: “Blow Up” by J. Cole
Belal Muhammad def. Curtis Millender via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 30-26)
Belal Muhammad: “Grinding All My Life” by Nipsey Hussle
Curtis Millender: “No Church in the Wild” by Jay Z and Kanye West
Khalid Taha def. Boston Salmon via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:25
Khalid Taha: “Xhelozia” by Mozzik
Boston Salmon: “Low the Guns” by J Boog
Max Griffin def. Zelim Imadaev via majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28)
Max Griffin: “Bang” by Young Jeezy feat. T.I. and Lil’ Scrappy
Zelim Imadaev: “Let’s Get It On (Mike Tyson Tribute)” by Tupac
Alexandre Pantoja def. Wilson Reis via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:58
Alexandre Pantoja: “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Wilson Reis: “Audio” by LSD feat. Sia, Diplo and Labrinth
Matt Frevola def. Jalin Turner via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Matt Frevola: “Vacation” by Dirty Heads
Jalin Turner: “Ocean Views” by Nipsey Hussle
Nikita Krylov def. Ovince Saint Preux via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:30
Nikita Krylov: “Рем Дигга На Юг” by Rem Digga
Ovince Saint Preux: “Ready or Not” by The Fugees
Dwight Grant def. Alan Jouban via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Dwight Grant: “Victory” by Puff Daddy feat. Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes
Alan Jouban: “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio
Khalil Rountree def. Eryk Anders via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Khalil Rountree: “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored” by Ariana Grande
Eryk Anders: “ATLiens” by Outkast
Israel Adesanya def. Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46)
Israel Adesanya: “Victory Lap” by Nipsey Hussle feat. Stacy Barthe
Kelvin Gastelum: “El Palenque” by Vicente Fernandez
Dustin Poirier def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (49-46, 49–46, 49-46)
Dustin Poirier: “The Boss” by James Brown
Max Holloway: “Walk It, Talk It” by Migos feat. Drake/”Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Moke Boy
For complete coverage of UFC 236, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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