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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 287 with Run the Jewels, Dr. Dre, and is J. Cole the new Eminem Curse?

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 287 went with as their backing tracks in Miami.

Jaqueline Amorim vs. Sam Hughes

Sam Hughes def. Jaqueline Amorim via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Sam Hughes: “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg

Jaqueline Amorim: “Black Skinhead” by Kanye West

Steve Garcia vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke

Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Trey Ogden

Ignacio Bahamondes def. Trey Ogden via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Ignacio Bahamondes: “El Taller del Maestro” by Alex Campos

Trey Ogden: “Fire Squad” by J. Cole

Cynthia Calvillo vs. Loopy Godinez

Loopy Godinez def. Cynthia Calvillo via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

Loopy Godinez: “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony

Cynthia Calvillo: “Middle Child” by J. Cole

Gerald Meerschaert vs. Joe Pyfer

Joe Pyfer def. Gerald Meerschaert via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:15

Joe Pyfer: “No Easy Way Out” by Robert Trapper

Gerald Meerschaert: “Take It To Da House” by Trick Daddy

Luana Pinheiro vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez

Luana Pinheiro def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Luana Pinheiro: “Norte Nordeste Me Veste” by RAPadura

Michelle Waterson-Gomez: “Take Over” by Hidden Citizens and Ruelle

Chris Curtis vs. Kelvin Gastelum

Kelvin Gastelum def. Chris Curtis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Kelvin Gastelum: “Swag Surfin” by F.L.Y.

Chris Curtis: “Last Time That I Checc’d” by Nipsey Hussle

Christian Rodriguez vs. Raul Rosas Jr.

Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio

Kevin Holland def. Santiago Ponzinibbio via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 3:16

Kevin Holland: “Tell Me” by MGF Bandit

Santiago Ponzinibbio: “Pa’ la Seleccion” by La T y La M

Rob Font vs. Adrian Yanez

Rob Font def. Adrian Yanez via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:57

Rob Font: “Welcome to Jamrock” by Damien Marley

Adrian Yanez: “Oh La La” by Run the Jewels

Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal

Gilbert Burns def. Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Gilbert Burns: “Medley” by Buchecha

Jorge Masvidal: “Tony Montana” theme from “Scarface” by Giorgio Moroder

Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2

Israel Adesanya def. Alex Pereira via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 4:21

Israel Adesanya: “Headstrong” by Trapt

Alex Pereira: “Itsari” by Sepultura

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.

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