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 Fight Night 220 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Nurullo Aliev vs. Rafael Alves
Nurullo Aliev def. Rafael Alves via majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28)
Nurullo Aliev: N/A
Rafael Alves: “Jesus is King” by Kanye West
Carl Deaton vs. Joe Solecki
Joe Solecki def. Carl Deaton via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:55
Joe Solecki: “Bury My Bones” by Whiskey Meyers
Carl Deaton: “Electric Pow Wow Drum” by A Tribe Called Red
Charles Johnson vs. Ode Osbourne
Ode Osbourne def. Charles Johnson via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Ode Osbourne: “Level Up” by Meek Mill
Charles Johnson: “It’s a Beautiful Day” by The Kiffness x Rushawn and “Who Run It” by Three-Six Mafia
Jordan Leavitt vs. Victor Martinez
Jordan Leavitt def. Victor Martinez via knockout (knees, punches) – Round 1, 2:33
Jordan Leavitt: “Grind with Me” by Pretty Ricky
Victor Martinez: “Stomp” by Young Buck, T.I., The Game and Ludacris
Gabriella Fernandes vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius
Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Gabriella Fernandes via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Jasmine Jasudavicius: “Sweat” by Inner Circle
Gabriella Fernandes: “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar
Erick Gonzalez vs. Trevor Peek
Trevor Peek def. Erick Gonzalez via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:59
Trevor Peek: “Brighter Than Gold” by Louis II
Erick Gonzalez: “Die a King” by IamJakeHill
Yohan Lainesse vs. Mike Malott
Mike Malott def. Yohan Lainesse via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 4:15
Mike Malott: “Fat Lip” by Sum 41
Yohan Lainesse: “Message for the Queen” by 300
Montana De La Rosa vs. Tatiana Suarez
Tatiana Suarez def. Montana De La Rosa via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 2:51
Tatiana Suarez: “Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Montana De La Rosa: “Sunshine” by One Republic
Don'Tale Mayes vs. Augusto Sakai
Augusto Sakai def. Don’Tale Mayes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Augusto Sakai: “A Vida e Desafio” by Nada Como Um Dia Apos O Outro Dia
Don'Tale Mayes: “Riata Dada” by EST Gee
Brendan Allen vs. Andre Muniz
Brendan Allen def. Andre Muniz via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:25
Brendan Allen: “OMG” by Ace Hood
Andre Muniz: “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
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