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 3 went with as their backing tracks in Minneapolis.
Maurice Greene def. Junior Albini via TKO (punches), Round 1 3:38
Maurice Greene: “She Know” by T-Billa
Junior Albini: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
Amanda Ribas def. Emily Whitmire via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:10
Amanda Ribas: “Fee Ra Huri” by Omnia
Emily Whitmire: “Whatever It Takes” by Imagine Dragons
Dalcha Lungiambula def. Dequan Townsend via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:42
Dalcha Lungiambula: “Champion Dalcha Wumela” by El Nega
Dequan Townsend: “Juicy” by Notorious B.I.G.
Jared Gordon def. Dan Moret via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Jared Gordon: “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake
Dan Moret: “Trying To Find a Balance” by Atmosphere
Eryk Anders def. Vinicius Moreira via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:18
Eryk Anders: “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” theme song by Ennio Morricone
Vinicius Moreira: “Rap e Compromisso” by Sabotage
Ricardo Ramos def. Journey Newson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ricardo Ramos: “Stronger” by Kanye West
Journey Newson: “When Doves Cry” by Prince & The Revolution
Alonzo Menifield def. Paul Craig via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:19
Alonzo Menifield: “Monster 2.0” by Jacob Banks feat. Boogie
Paul Craig: “Moments Passed” by Dermot Kennedy
Drew Dober def. Marco Polo Reyes via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:07
Drew Dober: “This Is How We Do It” by Montel Jordan
Marco Polo Reyes: “El Corrido de Nayarit” by Banda Kora
Vinc Pichel def. Roosevelt Roberts by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Vinc Pichel: “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
Roosevelt Roberts: “100” by Rich Homie Quan
Demian Maia def. Anthony Rocco Martin by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Demian Maia: “Numb” by Linkin Park
Anthony Rocco Martin: “Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Joseph Benavidez def. Jussier Formiga via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:47
Joseph Benavidez: “Do Your Thing” by Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
Jussier Formiga: “O Hino” by Fernandinho
Francis Ngannou def. Junior Dos Santos by TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:11
Francis Ngannou: “God’s Plan” by Drake
Junior Dos Santos: “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti
For complete coverage of UFC on ESPN 3, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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