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 from UFC 244 went with as their backing tracks in New York.
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Hakeem Dawodu def. Julio Arce via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Hakeem Dawodu: “No Bap Freestyle” by Young M.A.
Julio Arce: “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony
Lyman Good def. Chance Rencountre via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 2:03
Lyman Good: “Destiny” by NF
Chance Rencountre: “Built to Kill” by Northern Cree Singers
Katlyn Chookagian def. Jennifer Maia via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Katlyn Chookagian: “Where the Hood At” by DMX
Jennifer Maia: “TNT” by AC/DC
Jair Rozenstruik def. Andrei Arlovski via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 0:29
Jair Rozenstruik: “Trappen” by Josylvio
Andrei Arlovski: “Watchdog” by Issaya
Edmen Shahbazyan def. Brad Tavares via knockout (punches – Round 1, 2:27
Edmen Shahbazyan: “Artsakh” by Ara Gevorgyan
Brad Tavares: “Tears” by Alborosie
Shane Burgos def. Makwan Amirkhani via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:42
Shane Burgos: “Invincible” by MGK feat. Ester Dean
Makwan Amirkhani: “Empire State of Mind” by Jay Z and Alicia Keys
Corey Anderson def. Johnny Walker via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:07
Corey Anderson: “Last Breath” by Future
Johnny Walker: “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra
Kevin Lee def. Gregor Gillespie via knockout (head kick) – Round 1, 2:47
Kevin Lee: “Use This Gospel” by Kanye West
Gregor Gillespie: “Ain’t No Grave” by Johnny Cash
Derrick Lewis def. Blagoy Ivanov via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Derrick Lewis: “Tops Drop” by Fat Pat
Blagoy Ivanov: “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins
Stephen Thompson def. Vicente Luque via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)
Stephen Thompson: “Wonderboy” by Tenacious D
Vicente Luque: “Baby Baby” by Troopkillaz
Darren Till def. Kelvin Gastelum via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 30-27)
Darren Till: “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
Kelvin Gastelum: “El Palenque” by Vicente Fernandez
Jorge Masvidal def. Nate Diaz via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 3, 5:00
Jorge Masvidal: “Tony’s Theme” from “Scarface” by Giorgio Moroder
Nate Diaz: “Used To” by Lil’ Wayne and Drake/”Trained to Go” by E40/”The Way I Am” by Eminem/”Out on Bail” by Tupac
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Check out the complete list of fighter walkout songs from Saturday’s UFC 244 event.
UFC 244 walkout songs with Neil Diamond, AC/DC, Phil Collins, Johnny Cash classics
