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+ 25 went with as their backing tracks in Rio Rancho, N.M.
Raulian Paiva def. Mark De La Rosa via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 4:43
Raulian Paiva: “Muleque de Vila” by Projota
Mark De La Rosa: “Keanu Reeves” by Logic
Macy Chiasson def. Shanna Young via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Macy Chiasson: “Carmina Burana” by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Shanna Young: “Roll On” by Kid Rock
Merab Dvalishvili def. Casey Kenney via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 29-28)
Merab Dvalishvili: “Chveni Samshoblo” by Jgufi Bani
Casey Kenney: “Status Symbol 3” by Nipsey Hussle feat. Buddy
Devin Clark def. Dequan Townsend via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Devin Clark: “I Could Kick Your Ass” by Justin Moore
Dequan Townsend: “Stand Up” by T.I. feat. Lil Jon, Trick Daddy and Lil Wayne
Scott Holtzman def. Jim Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Scott Holtzman: “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi
Jim Miller: “Working for the Weekend” by Loverboy
John Dodson def. Nathaniel Wood via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:16
John Dodson: “Children of the Night” by Kids Next Door
Nathaniel Wood: “I’m a Man” by Black Strobe
Daniel Rodriguez def. Tim Means via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:37
Daniel Rodriguez: “Last Time That I Checc’d” by Nipsey Hussle feat. YG
Tim Means: “Maybe It’s Time” by White Noise Owl
Lando Vannata def. Yancy Medeiros via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Lando Vannata: “The Balls of the Dragon” by Vendetta Beats
Yancy Medeiros: “Country Roads” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole/”Make It Bun Dem” by Damien Marley
Ray Borg def. Rogerio Bontorin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-25)
Ray Borg: “Shout at the Devil” by Motley Crue
Rogerio Bontorin: “Vida Boa” by Victor e Leo
Brok Weaver def. Kazula Vargas via disqualification (illegal knee) – Round 1, 4:02
Brok Weaver: “Stadium Pow Bow” by A Tribe Called Red feat. Black Bear
Kazula Vargas: “Jefe de Jefes” by Tigres del Norte
Montana De La Rosa def. Mara Romero Borella via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Montana De La Rosa: “Destiny” by Neffex
Mara Romero Borella: “Avore de Bons Frutos” by Pregador Luo
Diego Sanchez def. Michel Pereira via disqualification (illegal knee) – Round 3, 3:09
Diego Sanchez: “Apache Mountain Spirit Song” by Chants and Trances of the Native American Indian
Michel Pereira: “Abusadamente” by MC Gustta e MC DG
Jan Blachowicz def. Corey Anderson via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:08
Corey Anderson: “Hold On, I’m Coming” by Sam and Dave
Jan Blachowicz: “The Devil and the Huntsman” by Sam Lee and Daniel Pemberton
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