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 212 in Rio de Janeiro, went with as their backing tracks.
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Max Holloway def. Jose Aldo via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:13
Max Holloway: “Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Moke Boy
Jose Aldo: “Run This Town” by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
Claudia Gadelha def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:03
Claudia Gadelha: “Best is Yet To come” by Luvbug
Karolina Kowalkiewicz: “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop
Vitor Belfort def. Nate Marquardt via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Vitor Belfort: “300 Violin Orchestra (Prayer Version)” by Jorge Quintero
Nate Marquardt: “Baited” by Flame
Paulo Borrachinha def. Oluwale Bamgbose via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:06
Paulo Borrachinha: “Panrampampam” by Joao Lucas & Diogo
Oluwale Bamgbose: “Endless Light” by Hillsong Light
Yancy Medeiros def. Erick Silva via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:01
Yancy Medeiros: “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons
Erick Silva: “300 Violin Orchestra” by Jorge Quintero
Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) def. Marlon Moraes via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Raphael Assuncao: “Podo Vir” by Tiago Brasil
Marlon Moraes: “I’m Coming Home” by Diddy feat. Skylar Grey
Antonio Carlos Junior def. Eric Spicely via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:49
Antonio Carlos Junior: “Let’s Twist Again” by Chubby Checker
Eric Spicely: “Bro Hymn” by Pennywise
Matthew Lopez def. Johnny Eduardo via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:57
Matthew Lopez: “Lunatic Fringe” by Red Rider
Johnny Eduardo: “O Hino” by Fernandinho
Brian Kelleher def. Iuri Alcantara via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:48
Brian Kelleher: “Blessed Up” by Meek Mill
Iuri Alcantara: “Nao Morrerei” by Narquinhos Gomes
Viviane Pereira def. Jamie Moyle via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Viviane Pereira: “Pontes Indestructiveis” by Charlie Brown Jr.
Jamie Moyle: “Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj feat. Drake
Luan Chagas def. Jim Wallhead vis submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:48
Luan Chagas: “O Nome de Jesus” by Isadora Pompeu
Jim Wallhead: “Turn Down for What” by DJ Snake & Lil’ John
Deiveson Alcantara def. Marco Beltran via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 5:00
Deiveson Alcantara: “Video Motivacional” by Nao Desista
Marco Beltran: “Tequila Sunrise” by Cypress Hill/
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