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 219 in Las Vegas went with as their backing tracks.
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Cris Cyborg def. Holly Holm via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Cris Cyborg: “Stomp (Remix)” by Kirk Franklin
Holly Holm: “The Landlord’s Walk” by Blair Douglas
Khabib Nurmagomedov def. Edson Barboza via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-24)
Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Daghestan” by Direct Hit & Sabina Saidova Dagestan
Edson Barboza: “Meus Proprios Meios” by Oficina G3
Dan Hooker def. Marc Diakiese via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 0:42
Dan Hooker: “Runnin'” by David Dallas
Marc Diakiese: “Man’s Not Hot” by Big Shaq
Carla Esparza def. Cynthia Calvillo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Carla Esparza: “Bodies” by Drowning Pool
Cynthia Calvillo: “Jump Around” by House of Pain
Neil Magny def. Carlos Condit via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Neil Magny: “No Regrets” by Lecrae
Carlos Condit: “Home” by MGK, X Ambassadors & Bebe Rexha
Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Khalil Rountree via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Michal Oleksiejczuk: “Husaria Ginie” by Krzesimir Debski
Khalil Rountree: “Let Me Fly” by DMX
Myles Jury def. Rick Glenn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Myles Jury: “By Design” by Kid Cudi
Rick Glenn: “Whoomp! (There It Is)” by Tag Team
Marvin Vettori vs. Omari Akhmedov declared a majority draw (28-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Marvin Vettori: “Down With the Sickness” by Disturbed
Omari Akhmedov: “Mosaique” by Ash
Nicolau Matheus def. Louis Smolka via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
Matheus Nicolau: “Back on the Path” by Marcin Przbylowicz & Percival Schuttenbach
Louis Smolka: “Eazy” by G-Eazy
Tim Elliott def. Mark De La Rosa via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 2, 1:41
Tim Elliott: “Karate” by Kennedy
Mark De La Rosa: “BLKKK SKKKN HEAD” by Kanye West
For complete coverage of UFC 219, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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