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 of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo went with as their backing tracks.
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Derek Brunson def. Lyoto Machida via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:30
Derek Brunson: “HUMBLE” by Kendrick Lamar
Lyoto Machida: “Game of Thrones” theme by Ramin Djawadi
Colby Covington def. Demian Maia via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Colby Covington: “Amazing” by Kanye West feat. Young Jeezy
Demian Maia: “Numb” by Linkin Park
Pedro Munhoz def. Rob Font via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 4:03
Pedro Munhoz: “Ambitionz az a Ridah” by Tupac
Rob Font: “Welcome to Jamrock” by Damian Marley
Francisco Trinaldo def. Jim Miller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Francisco Trinaldo: “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr.
Jim Miller: “It’s a Long Way To the Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll)” by AC/DC
Thiago “Marreta” Santos def. Jack Hermansson via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:59
Thiago “Marreta” Santos: “Marreta Da CCD Para O Mundo” by MC Isaac Saradhino
Jack Hermansson: “The Joker” by Damien feat. Terje Tylden
John Lineker def. Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
John Lineker: “Chega De Religiao” by Ultima Geracao
Marlon Vera: “Entourage” by Nick Lewis feat. Brandon J. Walker
Vicente Luque def. Niko Price via submission (D’arce choke) – Round 2, 4:08
Vicente Luque: “Baby Baby” by Tropkillaz
Niko Price: “Coming Home” by Diddy Dirty Money feat. Skylar Grey
Antonio Carlos Junior def. Jack Marshman via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1
Antonio Carlos Junior: “Let’s Twist Again” by Chubby Checker
Jack Marshman: “Tick Tock” by Giggs
Jared Gordon Gordon def. Hacran Dias via unanimous decision (29-26, 29-27, 30-26)
Jared Gordon: “Flash” by Queen
Hacran Dias: “Last Breath” by Future
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Max Griffin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos: “The Final Countdown” by Europe
Max Griffin: “Sucker For Pain” by Lil’ Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons
Deiveson Figueiredo def. Jarred Brooks via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Deiveson Figueiredo: “Follow U (Xilent Remix)” by Yogi feat. Ayah Marar
Jarred Brooks: “Me de Amor” by Sango
Marcelo Golm def. Christian Colombo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:08
Marcelo Golm: “Close My Eyes” by Tupac
Christian Colombo: “Godzilla” by Blue Oyster Cult
For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 119, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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