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 on ESPN 41 went with as their backing tracks in San Diego.
Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Youssef Zalal
Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Youssef Zalal declared majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Da'Mon Blackshear: “Superstar” by Lupe Fiasco
Youssef Zalal: “Up All Night” by Drake
Josh Quinlan vs. Jason Witt
Josh Quinlan def. Jason Witt via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:09
Josh Quinlan: “At the Table” by Josh Garrels
Jason Witt: “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
Tyson Nam vs. Ode Osbourne
Tyson Nam def. Ode Osbourne via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:59
Tyson Nam: “RITMO” by Black Eyed Peas feat. J. Balvin
Ode Osbourne: “We Are One (Ole Ola)” 2014 FIFA World Cup anthem by Pitbull
Gabriel Benitez vs. Charlie Ontiveros
Gabriel Benitez def. Charlie Ontiveros via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:35
Gabriel Benitez: “Tierra Santa” by Mejor Morir en Pie
vs. Charlie Ontiveros: “Back in My Bag” by Aha Gazelle
Cynthia Calvillo vs. Nina Nunes
Nina Nunes def. Cynthia Calvillo via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Nina Nunes: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
Cynthia Calvillo: “Feeling Myself” by Mac Dre
Lukasz Brzeski vs. Martin Buday
Martin Buday def. Lukasz Brzeski via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Martin Buday: “New Level” by A$AP Ferg feat. Future
Lukasz Brzeski: “Lukasyno” by Moj Swiat
Loopy Godinez vs. Angela Hill
Angela Hill def. Loopy Godinez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Angela Hill: “Ain’t No Stopping Me” by Al Kapone
N/A
Loopy Godinez: “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Bruno Silva
Gerald Meerschaert def. Bruno Silva via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 1:39
Gerald Meerschaert: “California Love” by Tupac
Bruno Silva: “Escola de Vida” by Black Style
N/A
Priscila Cachoeira vs. Ariane Lipski
Priscila Cachoeira def. Ariane Lipski via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:05
Priscila Cachoeir: “Zombie” by The Cranberries
Ariane Lipski: “Capitulo 4 Versiculo 3” by Racionais MCs
Devin Clark vs. Azamat Murzakanov
Azamat Murzakanov def. Devin Clark via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:08
Azamat Murzakanov: N/A
Devin Clark: “Die Tonight” by Adam Calhoun
Yazmin Jauregui vs. Iasmin Lucindo
Yazmin Jauregui def. Iasmin Lucindo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Yazmin Jauregui: “Yo Vengo de Abajo” by Santa Fe Klan
Iasmin Lucindo: “Fe” by Iza
Nate Landwehr vs. David Onama
Nate Landwehr def. David Onama via majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Nate Landwehr: “Bad Company” by Bad Company
David Onama: “Back To the Hotel” by N2Deep
Dominick Cruz vs. Marlon Vera
Marlon Vera def. Dominick Cruz via knockout (head kick, punches) – Round 4, 2:17
Marlon Vera: “Spanish Town Rockin'” by Chronixx
Dominick Cruz: “Forgot About Dre” by Dr. Dre feat. Eminem
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