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 from UFC on ESPN+ 28 went with as their backing tracks in Brasilia, Brazil.
Bea Malecki def. Veronica Macedo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bea Malecki: “99 Problems” by Jay-Z
Veronica Macedo: “Ser Vero” by Canserbero
David Dvorak def. Bruno Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
David Dvorak: “Too Old to Die Young” by Brother Dege
Bruno Silva: Brazilian national anthem
Maryna Moroz def. Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Maryna Moroz: “BomBom” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. The Teaching
Mayra Bueno Silva: “Pesadao” by Iza feat. Marcelo Falcao
Rani Yahya vs. Enrique Barzola ruled a majority draw (28-29, 28-28, 28-28)
Rani Yahya: “Intro” by The Xx
Enrique Barzola: “Le Llaman Guerrero” by Juan Carlos Alvarado
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Aleksei Kunchenko via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos: “Jardim Das Araucarias” by Tiregrito
Aleksei Kunchenko: “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X Ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
Amanda Ribas def. Randa Markos via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)
Amanda Ribas: “Fee Ra Huri” by Omnia
Randa Markos: “Quiet Storm” by Mobb Deep feat. Lil’ Kim
Brandon Moreno def. Jussier Formiga via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28
Brandon Moreno: “El Corrido del Bebe Asesino” by Ariel Macias
Jussier Formiga: “O Hino” by Fernandinho
Francisco Trinaldo def. John Makdessi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Francisco Trinaldo: “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr.
John Makdessi: “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project
Nikita Krylov def. Johnny Walker via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Nikita Krylov: “Wildman” by Rem Digga
Johnny Walker: “Sun Don’t Shine” by Klangkarussell feat. Will Heard
Renato Moicano def. Damir Hadzovic via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 0:44
Renato Moicano: “Isaac” by Edson Gomes
Damir Hadzovic: “Sandstorm” by Darude
Gilbert Burns def. Demian Maia via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:34
Gilbert Burns: “Medley” by Buchecha
Demian Maia: “Numb” by Linkin Park
Charles Oliveira def. Kevin Lee via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 0:28
Charles Oliveira: “Ta Escrito” by Xande de Pilares
Kevin Lee: “Back On” by Quality Control & Lil Baby
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Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 28 event.
Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Brasilia, where no fans heard Jay-Z or Macklemore
Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Brasilia, where no fans heard Jay-Z or Macklemore
