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 237 went with as their backing tracks in Mexico City (fighters listed alphabetically).
Jesus Aguilar
Jesus Aguilar def. Mateus Mendonca via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
“Nada Es Coincidencia” by Corridos Para Peleadores
Victor Altamirano
Felipe dos Santos def. Victor Altamirano via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
“Como Te Voy A Olvidar” by Los Angeles Azules
Raoni Barcelos
Raoni Barcelos def. Christian Quinonez via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:04
“Brillo” by Natanael Cano
Denys Bondar
Luis Rodriguez def. Denys Bondar via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:59
“My Face” by Biga Ranx
Edgar Chairez
Edgar Chairez def. Daniel Lacerda via submission ( triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:17
“Los Mexicanos” by Sieck
Felipe dos Santos
Felipe dos Santos def. Victor Altamirano via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
“Linda Momento” by Julliany Souza
Chris Duncan
Manuel Torres def. Chris Duncan via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:46
“El Chapo” by The Game feat. Skrillex
Sam Hughes
Yazmin Jauregui
Yazmin Jauregui def. Sam Hughes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Nueva Vida” by Peso Pluma
Daniel Lacerda
Edgar Chairez def. Daniel Lacerda via submission ( triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:17
“Medley” by Buchecha
Mateus Mendonca
Jesus Aguilar def. Mateus Mendonca via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
“Never Safe” by Frannk Whitte
Brandon Moreno
Brandon Royval def. Brandon Moreno via split decision (48-47, 46-49, 48-47)
“El Corrido Del Bebe Asesino” by Ariel Macias
Muhammad Naimov
Muhammad Naimov def. Erik Silva via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 0:44
Cristiano Ronaldo “Cvrtoon Plevne” Turkish remix
Brian Ortega
Brian Ortega def. Yair Rodriguez via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 0:58
“El Matador” by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
Francisco Prado
Daniel Zellhuber def. Francisco Prado via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-26)
“El Nuevo Campeon” by Amar Azul
Claudio Puelles
Fares Ziam def. Claudio Puelles via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
“Fear of the Dark” by Iron Maiden
Christian Quinonez
Raoni Barcelos def. Christian Quinonez via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:04
“Siempre Listos Para Pelear” by Corridos Para Peleadores
Ronaldo Rodriguez
Ronaldo Rodriguez def. Denys Bondar via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:59
“Por Mi Mexico” by Lefty Sm feat. Santa Fe Klan
Yair Rodriguez
Brian Ortega def. Yair Rodriguez via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 0:58
“El Corrido De Chihuahua” by Los Reileros Del Norte
Brandon Royval
Brandon Royval def. Brandon Moreno via split decision (48-47, 46-49, 48-47)
“El Rey” by Vicente Fernandez, “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” by Ol’ Dirty Bastard
Erik Silva
Muhammad Naimov def. Erik Silva via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 0:44
“I Am Not Done” by Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard feat. Moxiie
Manuel Torres
Manuel Torres def. Chris Duncan via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:46
“Gente Del Oriente” by Greeg Mora feat. Joaquin Medina
Daniel Zellhuber
Daniel Zellhuber def. Francisco Prado via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-26)
“Golden Boy” by Gibran Nolasco
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Fares Ziam
Fares Ziam def. Claudio Puelles via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
“Toda La Noche” by Jul feat. Naps & Morad
