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+ 22 went with as their backing tracks in Sao Paulo.
Tracy Cortez def. Vanessa Melo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Tracy Cortez: “Como La Flor” by Selena
Vanessa Melo: “Davi e Golias” by Andreia Alencar
Ariane Lipski def. Isabella de Padua via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)
Ariane Lipski: “Guerra” by Marechal
Isabella de Padua: “Never Let Me Go” by Alok, Bruno Martini, Zeeba
Douglas Silva de Andrade def. Renan Barao via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Douglas de Andrade: “Conquering the Impossible” by Jamily
Renan Barao: “Negro Drama” by Racionais MC
Randy Brown def. Warlley Alves via submission (triangle choke) – Round 2, 1:22
Randy Brown: “Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy
Warlley Alves: “The Bigger the Giant, the Bigger the Forehead” by Estratagema de Deus
Francisco Trinaldo def. Bobby Green via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Francisco Trinaldo: “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr.
Bobby Green: “No Flocking” by Kodak Black
Ricardo Ramos def. Eduardo Garagorri via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:57
Ricardo Ramos: “Ta Escrito” by Grupo Revelacao
Eduardo Garagorri: “Toxicity ” by System of a Down
James Krause def. Sergio Moraes via knockout (punch) – Round 3, 4:19
James Krause: “Rambo” by Bryson Tiller
Sergio Moraes: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
Wellington Turman def. Markus Perez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Wellington Turman: “Eighth Angel” by 509-E
Markus Perez: “Ouverture (Sparring)” by Olivia Merilahti
Andre Muniz def. Antonio Arroyo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Andre Muniz: “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
Antonio Arroyo: “My Hero” by Foo Fighters
Charles Oliveira def. Jared Gordon via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:26
Charles Oliveira: “The Anthem” by Fernandinho
Jared Gordon: “Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3
Paul Craig vs. Mauricio Rua declared split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)
Paul Craig: “Victory Over the Sun” by Biffy Clyro
Mauricio Rua: “Under Pressure” by Queen & David Bowie
Jan Blachowicz def. Ronaldo Souza via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
Jan Blachowicz: “Magalenha” by Sergio Mendes
Ronaldo Souza: “My Time” by Fabolous feat. Jeremih
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