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 295 went with as their backing tracks in New York.
Dennis Buzukja vs. Jamall Emmers
Jamall Emmers def. Dennis Buzukja via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:49
Jamall Emmers: “Paid in Full” by Dame D.O.L.L.A., Tobe Nwigwe
Dennis Buzukja: “Whoopty” by CJ
Kevin Borjas vs. Joshua Van
Joshua Van def. Kevin Borjas via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Joshua Van: “Joshua ‘The Fearless’ Van” by Sui Ceu
(LINK to video/audio)
Kevin Borjas: “Alma Corazan y Vida” by 7/14 Meidin Peru-Norick
John Castaneda vs. Kyung Ho Kang
John Castaneda def. Kyung Ho Kang via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
John Castaneda: “I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy” by 50 Cent
Kyung Ho Kang: “Better Than Yesterday” by Ktob, MC BK, Outsider, P-Masta, Mr. Room 9
N/A
Jared Gordon vs. Mark Madsen
Jared Gordon def. Mark Madsen via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:42
Jared Gordon: “By Faith I Will Find It” by Steven Furtick
Mark Madsen: “Olympic Fanfare” by John Williams, “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Viacheslav Borshchev vs. Nazim Sadykhov
Viacheslav Borshchev vs. Nazim Sadykhov declared majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Viacheslav Borshchev: “Good Day” by Nappy Roots
Nazim Sadykhov: “Scenario” by Pop Smoke
Mateusz Rebecki vs. Roosevelt Roberts
Mateusz Rebecki def. Roosevelt Roberts via verbal submission (armbar) – Round 1, 3:08
Mateusz Rebecki: “Lockzi” by Hi-Fi
N/A
Roosevelt Roberts: “Not in the Mood” by Lil’ TJay
Loopy Godinez vs. Tabatha Ricci
Loopy Godinez def. Tabatha Ricci via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Loopy Godinez: “Vengan a Calarse” by Ariel Armando Macias Madrid
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXd91i44N_jcbXNQ-6UHxWw/featured
Tabatha Ricci: “Intro” by DMX
Alessandro Costa vs. Stephen Erceg
Steve Erceg def. Alessandro Costa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Stephen Erceg: “You Don’t Mess with Jim” by Jim Croce
Alessandro Costa: “Run This Town” by Jay Z feat. Rihanna
Diego Lopes vs. Pat Sabatini
Diego Lopes def. Pat Sabatini knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:30
Diego Lopes: “Por Mi Mexico” by Lefty SM, Santa Fe Klan, Dharius, C-Kan, MC Davo and Neto
Pat Sabatini: “Ironman” by Black Sabbath
Matt Frevola vs. Benoit Saint-Denis
Benoit Saint-Denis def. Matt Frevola via knockout (head kick) – Round 1, 1:31
Benoit Saint-Denis: “Le Chant des Commandos/Saint Denis” by NTM
Matt Frevola: “Narco” by Blasterjaxx and Timmy Trumpet
Jessica Andrade vs. Mackenzie Dern
Jessica Andrade def. Mackenzie Dern via TKO (punches) – Round 2,
Jessica Andrade: “Diz (You Say)” by Gabriela Rocha
Mackenzie Dern: “Righteous” by Hippie Sabotage
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall
Tom Aspinall: “Englishman in New York” by Sting
Sergei Pavlovich: “Fly Away on Wings of the Wind” by Kalevala
Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira def. Jiri Prochazka via knockout (elbows) – Round 2, 4:08
Alex Pereira: “Itsari” by Sepultura
Jiri Prochazka: “Black Adam” theme by Lorne Balfe
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