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 120 in Norfolk, Va., went with as their backing tracks.
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Dustin Poirier def. Anthony Pettis via TKO (submission due to injury) – Round 3, 2:08
Dustin Poirier: “The Boss” by James Brown
Anthony Pettis: “Showtime” by Jim Jones & Tum Tum
Matt Brown def. Diego Sanchez via knockout (elbow) – Round 1, 3:44
Matt Brown: “The Immortal” by Jasta
Diego Sanchez: “Hall of Fame” by Script feat. WILL.I.AM
Andrei Arlovski def. Junior Albini via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Andrei Arlovski: “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash
Junior Albini: “It’s a Fight” by Three 6 Mafia
Cezar Ferreira def. Nate Marquardt via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Cezar Ferreira: “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti
Nate Marquardt: “Why Wait” by P.O.D.
Raphael Assuncao def. Matthew Lopez via knockout (punch) – Round 3, 1:50
Raphael Assuncao: “Podo Vir” by Tiago Brasil
Matthew Lopez: “Lunatic Fringe” by Red Rider
Clay Guida def. Joe Lauzon via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:07
Clay Guida: “Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue
Joe Lauzon: “Move” by Thousand Foot Krutch
Marlon Moraes def. John Dodson via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)
Marlon Moraes: “Coming Home” by Diddy Dirty Money feat. Skylar Grey
John Dodson: “Children of the Night” by Kids Next Door
Tatiana Suarez def. Viviane Pereira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Tatiana Suarez: “Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Viviane Pereira: “Pesadao” by IZA
Sage Northcutt def. Michel Quinones via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Sage Northcutt: “Represent” by Lecrae feat. Tedashi
Michel Quinones: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin
Nina Ansaroff def. Angela Hill via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Nina Ansaroff: “Try Everything” by Shakira
Angela Hill: “Battle Hymn” by Manowar
Sean Strickland def. Court McGee via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Sean Strickland: “Star Spangled Banner” by Electric Guitar
Court McGee: “Cinderella Man” by Eminem
Jake Collier def. Marcel Fortuna via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Jake Collier: “Remember My Name” by Maino
Marcel Fortuna: “Shoot to Thrill” by AC/DC
Karl Roberson def. Darren Stewart via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:41
Karl Roberson: “New Level” by A$AP Ferg feat. Future
Darren Stewart: “Original Nuttah” by Shy-FX
For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 120, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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