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 from UFC 283 went with as their backing tracks in Rio de Janeiro.
Daniel Marcos vs. Saimon Oliveira
Daniel Marcos def. Saimon Oliveira via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 2:18
Daniel Marcos: “Un Dia Todo se Termina” by Tornillo feat. Santa Fe Klan
Saimon Oliveira: “Vida Loka I” by Criolo, Emicida and Mano Brown
Zarah Fairn vs. Josiane Nunes
Josiane Nunes def. Zarah Fairn via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Josiane Nunes: “Grandes Coisas” by Fernandinho
Zarah Fairn: “For an Angel” by Paul Van Dyk
Warlley Alves vs. Nicolas Dalby
Nicolas Dalby def. Warlley Alves via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Nicolas Dalby: “Get Up Offa That Thing” by James Brown
Warlley Alves: “Coming in Hot” by Andy Mineo and Lecrae
Ismael Bonfim vs. Terrance McKinney
Ismael Bonfim def. Terrance McKinney via knockout (knee) – Round 2, 2:17
Ismael Bonfim: “Worship Home” by Gabriel Guedes
Terrance McKinney: “Ain’t No Sunshine” by DMX
Luan Lacerda vs. Cody Stamann
Cody Stamann def. Luan Lacerda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Cody Stamann: “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Luan Lacerda: “Legendary” by Welshly Arms
Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Jailton Almeida
Jailton Almeida def. Shamil Abdurakhimov via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:56
Jailton Almeida: “Vencedor” by Thiaguinho
Shamil Abdurakhimov: “Alugho” by Youth of Dagestan
N/A
Gabriel Bonfim vs. Mounir Lazzez
Gabriel Bonfim def. Mounir Lazzez via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:49
Gabriel Bonfim: “Ruja O Leao/Que Se Abram Os Ceus” by Isaias Saad and Nivea Soares
Mounir Lazzez: “1, 2, 3 Soleil” by Abdel Kader
Melquizael Costa vs. Thiago Moises
Thiago Moises def. Melquizael Costa via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:05
Thiago Moises: “United” by Armin van Buuren, Vini Vici, Alok feat. Zafrir
Melquizael Costa: “Melk Caut MMA” by MC Peterson Rodrigues
Brunno Ferreira vs. Gregory Rodrigues
Brunno Ferreira def. Gregory Rodrigues via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:13
Brunno Ferreira: “Apontei Pro Ceu” by MC Lipi
Gregory Rodrigues: “War Drums” by Jake Hamilton
Ihor Potieria vs. Mauricio Rua
Ihor Potieria def. Mauricio Rua via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:05
Ihor Potieria: N/A
Mauricio Rua: “Sail” by AWOLNATION
Paul Craig vs. Johnny Walker
Johnny Walker def. Paul Craig via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:16
Johnny Walker: “Mas Que Nada” by Sergio Mendes feat. Black Eyed Peas
Paul Craig: “Knuckles” by The Snuts
Jessica Andrade vs. Lauren Murphy
Jessica Andrade def. Lauren Murphy via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26)
Jessica Andrade: “Prvt E Hora de Vencer” by Faccao 288
Lauren Murphy: “Bad To the Bone” by George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Gilbert Burns vs. Neil Magny
Gilbert Burns def. Neil Magny via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 4:15
Gilbert Burns: “Medley” by Buchecha
Neil Magny: “No Regrets” by Lecrae
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno
Deiveson Figueiredo: “Baludao” by Dkria feat. MC Tikao
Brandon Moreno: “El Corrido Del Bebe Asesino” by Ariel Macias
Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill
Jamahal Hill: “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins
Glover Teixeira: “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
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