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 301 went with as their backing tracks in Rio de Janeiro. (fighters listed alphabetically).
Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo def. Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“We Are the Champions” by Queen and “Run This Town” by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
Dione Barbosa
Dione Barbosa def. Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“A Porrada Vai Come” by Mister Jack O Rei Das Montagens
Ismael Bonfim
Ismael Bonfim def. Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Jeová Jireh” by Aline Barros
Kevin Borjas
Alessandro Costa def. Kevin Borjas via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:35
“Alma Corazan y Vida” by 7/14 Meidin Peru and Norick
Caio Borralho
Caio Borralho def. Paul Craig via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 2:10
“Ultimo Dias” Kiara Rocks
Elves Brener
Myktybek Orolbai def. Elves Brener via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
“Levante E Ande” by Emicida
Joanderson Brito
Joanderson Brito def. Jack Shore via TKO (injury) – Round 2, 3:35
“Tubarao Te Amo” by Ryan SP, MC Daniel, MC RF, MC Jhenny e Tchakabum
Alessandro Costa
Alessandro Costa def. Kevin Borjas via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:35
“Papin” by Kevin O Chris feat. MC Caja
Paul Craig
Caio Borralho def. Paul Craig via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 2:10
“Victory Over the Sun” by Biffy Clyro
Steve Erceg
“You Don’t Mess With Jim” by Jim Croce
Ernesta Kareckaite
Dione Barbosa def. Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“I’m the Man” 50 Cent feat. Sonny Digital
Drakkar Klose
Drakkar Klose def. Joaquim Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“X Gon’ Give It To Ya” by DMX
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Iasmin Lucindo def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“T.N.T.” by AC/DC
Iasmin Lucindo
Iasmin Lucindo def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Rap Da Felicidade” by Cidinho & Doca
Jonathan Martinez
Jose Aldo def. Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Solo Exitos Una Pagina Mas” by Chuy Vega Y Los Nuevos Cadetes
Jamie Mullarkey
Myktybek Orolbai
Myktybek Orolbai def. Elves Brener via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
“I’m Kyrgyz” by Daniyar Ermatov
Alexandre Pantoja
“Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Michel Pereira
Champ Alexandre Pantoja def. Steve Erceg via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – to retain flyweight title
“Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Vitor Petrino
“Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Vinc Pichel
Ismael Bonfim def. Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
Ihor Potieria
Michel Pereira def. Ihor Potieria via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:54
“Another Love” by Tom Odell
Mauricio Ruffy
Mauricio Ruffy def. Jamie Mullarkey via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:42
“One Shot”
Jack Shore
Joaquim Silva
Drakkar Klose def. Joaquim Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Last Breath” by Future
Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith def. Vitor Petrino vs. via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:00
“Creature” by Jelly Roll
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