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 223 in Brooklyn, N.Y., went with as their backing tracks.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov def. Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-43, 50-43)
Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Dagestan” by Direct Hit & Sabina Saidova
Al Iaquinta: “New York” by Ja Rule
Rose Namajunas def. Joanna Jedrzejczyk via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Rose Namajunas: “Sleepy Language” by Layo & Bushwacka!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk: “Revolution” by Diplo feat. Faustix and Imanos
Renato Moicano def. Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Calvin Kattar: “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty
Renato Moicano: “Isaac” by Edson Gomes
Zabit Magomedsharipov def. Kyle Bochniak via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Zabit Magomedsharipov: “Lezginka” by Djigitovka
Kyle Bochniak: “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)” by AC/DC
Chris Gruetzemacher def. Joe Lauzon via TKO (corner stoppage) – Round 2, 5:00
Joe Lauzon: “Move” by Thousand Foot Krutch
Chris Gruetzemacher: “Highway Tune” by Greta Van Fleet
Karolina Kowalkiewicz def. Felice Herrig via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz: “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop
Felice Herrig: “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
Olivier Aubin-Mercier def. Evan Dunham via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:53
Olivier Aubin-Mercier: “Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy
Evan Dunham: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Ashlee Evans-Smith def. Bec Rawlings via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ashlee Evans-Smith: “The Wolf” by The Delta Bombers
Bec Rawlings: “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze
Devin Clark def. Michael Rodriguez via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Devin Clark: “Amazing” by Prof
Mike Rodriguez: “We Don’t Care Anymore” by Story of the Year
For complete coverage of UFC 223, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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