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 286 went with as their backing tracks in London.
Veronica Hardy vs. Juliana Miller
Veronica Hardy def. Juliana Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Veronica Hardy: “Censor” by Chase and Status
Juliana Miller: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein
Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein declared majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Jai Herbert: “Morals and Principles” by Rimzeee
Ludovit Klein: “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
Luana Carolina vs. Joanne Wood
Joanne Wood def. Luana Carolina via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Joanne Wood: “Protect Your Mind (For the Love of a Princess)” by DJ Sakin
Luana Carolina: “Pantera Negra” by Emcida
Malcolm Gordon vs. Jake Hadley
Jake Hadley def. Malcolm Gordon via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:01
Jake Hadley: “Dangerous” by Conroy Smith
Malcolm Gordon: “X Gon’ Give it To Ya” by DMX
Christian Duncan vs. Dusko Todorovic
Christian Duncan def. Dusko Todorovic via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 1:52
Christian Duncan: “Fly Team” by Yung Montanna and Gripper
Dusko Todorovic: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Lerone Murphy vs. Gabriel Santos
Lerone Murphy def. Gabriel Santos via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Lerone Murphy: “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by Tupac
Gabriel Santos: “Eu Tenho a Senha” by Joao Gomes
Jafel Filho vs. Muhammad Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev def. Jafel Filho via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:32
Muhammad Mokaev: “My People” by Zagir Magomedov
N/A
Jafel Filho: “Grandao da Galileia” by Max do Corinho
Yanal Ashmoz vs. Sam Patterson
Yanal Ashmoz def. Sam Patterson via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:15
Yanal Ashmoz: “Knight’s Steed” by Amir LLabay
Sam Patterson: “Messy in Heaven” by venbee x goddard
Chris Duncan vs. Omar Morales
Chris Duncan def. Omar Morales via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Chris Duncan: “Braveheart” by Ryan O’Donnell and Rachel O’Donnell
Omar Morales: “Blind” by Korn
Makwan Amirkhani vs. Jack Shore
Jack Shore def. Makwan Amirkhani via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:27
Jack Shore: “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes and “Supersonic” by Oasis
Makwan Amirkhani: “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti
Roman Dolidze vs. Marvin Vettori
Marvin Vettori def. Roman Dolidze via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Marvin Vettori: “Victory” by Diddy feat. Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes
Roman Dolidze: “The Eighth Wonder of the World” by Georgian Dances
Jennifer Maia vs. Casey O'Neill
Jennifer Maia def. Casey O’Neill via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Jennifer Maia: “TNT” by AC/DC
Casey O'Neill: “Loch Lomond (Tartan Army Version)” by Runrig
Bryan Barberena vs. Gunnar Nelson
Gunnar Nelson def. Bryan Barberena via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:51
Gunnar Nelson: “Leidin Okkar Allra” by Hjalmar
Bryan Barberena: “Let’s Hear it for the Boy” by Deniece Williams
Rafael Fiziev vs. Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev via majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Justin Gaethje: “Ready” by Alborosie feat. Jo Mersa Marley
Rafael Fiziev: “Human” by Rag’n’Bone Man
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman
=====
Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman via majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47)
Leon Edwards: “Shabba Madda Pot” by Dexta Daps
Kamaru Usman: “Yaba Buluku” by DJ Tarico, Burna Boy, Preck and Nelson Tivane
The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.
