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 Fight Night 228 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Montserrat Rendon vs. Tamires Vidal
Montserrat Rendon def. Tamires Vidal via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Montserrat Rendon: “I’m Good (Blue)” by David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha
Tamires Vidal: “Renasci Das Cinzas” by MC Daniel
Hannah Goldy vs. Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue def. Hannah Goldy via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mizuki Inoue: “The Phoenix” by Fall Out Boy
Hannah Goldy: “Woman” by Raheem DeVaughn
Jake Collier vs. Mohammed Usman
Mohammed Usman def. Jake Collier via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mohammed Usman: “City Boys” by Burna Boy
Jake Collier: “Are You Ready” by AC/DC
Cody Brundage vs. Jacob Malkoun
Cody Brundage def. Jacob Malkoun via disqualification (illegal strike) – Round 1, 4:15
Cody Brundage: “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey
Jacob Malkoun: “Walk These Streets” by Rakim, Maino and Tracy Horton
Andre Fialho vs. Tim Means
Tim Means def. Andre Fialho via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:15
Tim Means: “Overload” by Novas Fade
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Andre Fialho: “Amor a Portugal” by Dulce Pontes
Dan Argueta vs. Miles Johns
Miles Johns def. Dan Argueta via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Miles Johns: “Blood, Sweat & Tears” by Dreamville, Bas, Black Sheriff and Kel-P
Dan Argueta: “Como te Voy a Olvidar” by Los Angeles Azules
Charles Jourdain vs. Ricardo Ramos
Charles Jourdain vs. Ricardo Ramos via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 3:12
Charles Jourdain: “Blood Code” by Le Castle Vania
Ramos: “All of the Lights” by Kanye West and Rihanna
Bryan Battle vs. A.J. Fletcher
Bryan Battle def. A.J. Fletcher via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:32
Bryan Battle: “Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill
A.J. Fletcher: “Bank of the River” by Bishop Gunn
Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Marina Rodriguez def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:42
Marina Rodriguez: “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Michelle Waterson-Gomez: “Savage Daughter” by Ekaterina Shelehova
Dan Ige vs. Bryce Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell def. Dan Ige via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Bryce Mitchell: “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony
Dan Ige: “Down” by Run the Jewels
Rafael Fiziev vs. Mateusz Gamrot
Mateusz Gamrot def. Rafael Fiziev via TKO (injury) – Round 2, 2:03
Mateusz Gamrot: “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light ‘Em Up)” by Fall Out Boy
Rafael Fiziev: “Human” by Rag’n’Bone Man
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