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 128 in Atlantic City, N.J., went with as their backing tracks.
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Kevin Lee def. Edson Barboza via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 5, 2:18
Kevin Lee: “Wins and Losses” by Meek Mill
Edson Barboza: “Meus Próprios Meios” by Oficina G3
Frankie Edgar def. Cub Swanson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Frankie Edgar: “Kick in the Door” by The Notorious B.I.G.
Cub Swanson: “Look Alive” by Blocboy JB feat. Drake
Justin Willis def. Chase Sherman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Justin Willis: “DNA”/”Til I Collapse” by Kendrick Lamar/Eminem
Chase Sherman: “Made You Look” by Nas
David Branch def. Thiago “Marreta” Santos via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:30
David Branch: “Soul Food” by Fabolous & Jadakiss
Thiago “Marreta” Santos: “Marretta Da CCD Para O Mundo” by MC Isaac Sardinho
Aljamain Sterling def. Brett Johns via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Aljamain Sterling: “King’s Dead” by Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake
Brett Johns: “Yma O Hyd” by Dafydd Iwan
Dan Hooker def. Jim Miller via knockout (knee, punch) – Round 1, 3:00
Dan Hooker: “Runnin'” by David Dallas
Jim Miller: “It’s a Long Way To the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” by AC/DC
Ryan LaFlare def. Alex Garcia via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ryan LaFlare: “Lux Aeterna” from “Requiem for a Dream” soundtrack by Clint Mansell
Alex Garcia: “Bandoleers” (“The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” soundtrack) by Don Omar & Tego Calderon
Ricky Simon def. Merab Dvalishvili via TKO – Round 3, 5:00
Ricky Simon: “I Can’t Lie” by Russ
Merab Dvalishvili: “Chveni Samshoblo” by JGUFI BANI
Siyar Bahadurzada def. Luan Chagas via knockout (body kick, punch) – Round 2, 2:40
Siyar Bahadurzada: “All the Way Up” by Fat Joe & Remy Ma
Luan Chagas: “Impossible” by Da T.R.U.T.H. feat AD3
Corey Anderson def. Patrick Cummins via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Corey Anderson: “Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill
Patrick Cummins: “Oblivion” by Grimes
Tony Martin def. Keita Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tony Martin:”Bad Mother(expletive)” by MGK feat. Kid Rock
Keita Nakamura: “Monster” by Osuman feat. Rino Latina II
For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 128, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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