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 231 went with as their backing tracks in Sao Paulo.
Marc Diakiese vs. Kaue Fernandes
Marc Diakiese: “Ojuelegba” by Wizkid
Kaue Fernandes: “So Tell Me, Tell Me” by Shavonne
Montserrat Conejo vs. Eduarda Moura
Eduarda Moura def. Montserrat Conejo via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:14
Eduarda Moura: “Zombie” by The Cranberries
Montserrat Conejo: “Soy Quien Soy” by Cartel de Santa
Denise Gomes vs. Angela Hill
Angela Hill def. Denise Gomes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Angela Hill: “Nao Quer Chifre” by MC Frog
Denise Gomes: “Prvt E Hora de Vencer” by Faccao 288
Modestas Bukauskas vs. Vitor Petrino
Vitor Petrino def. Modestas Bukauskas via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 1:03
Vitor Petrino: “Abertura Oficial Vitor Petrino” by DJ Ruan do Primerio
Modestas Bukauskas: “Honor Him” by Hans Zimmer and “Talkin’ Da Hardest” by Giggs
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos declared majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Rinat Fakhretdinov: “Ve Vigja” by Eolya
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Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos: “The Final Countdown” by Europe
Elves Brener vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky
Elves Brener def. Kaynan Kruschewsky via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:01
Elves Brener: “Levante e Ande” by Emicida
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Kaynan Kruschewsky: “Ja Posso Suportar” by Pregador Luo
Caio Borralho vs. Abus Magomedov
Caio Borralho def. Abus Magomedov via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Caio Borralho: “Ultimo Dias” by Kiara Rocks
Abus Magomedov: “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio
Don'Tale Mayes vs. Rodrigo Nascimento
Rodrigo Nascimento def. Don’Tale Mayes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Rodrigo Nascimento: “Capitulo 4, Versiculo 3” by Racionais MCs
Don'Tale Mayes: “Faneto” by Chief Keef
Gabriel Bonfim vs. Nicolas Dalby
Nicolas Dalby def. Gabriel Bonfim via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:23
Nicolas Dalby: “Braender Byen Ned” by Suspekt
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Gabriel Bonfim: “A Alegria do Senhor” by Ferdandinho