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 294 went with as their backing tracks in Abu Dhabi.
Shara Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva
Shara Magomedov def. Bruno Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27 30-27)
Shara Magomedov: “Legendary 2” by Tupac
Bruno Silva: “Escola de Vida” by Black Style
N/A
Victoria Dudakova vs. Jinh Yu Frey
Viktoriia Dudakova def. Jinh Yu Frey via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Viktoriia Dudakova: “I Am Russian” by Shaman
Jinh Yu Frey: “Sloth’s Revenge” by The Dirty Heads
Muhammad Naimov vs. Nathaniel Wood
Muhammad Naimov def. Nathaniel Wood via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Muhammad Naimov: Cristiano Ronaldo Cvrtoon Plevne Turkish
Nathaniel Wood: “I’m a Man” by Black Strobe
Mike Breeden vs. Anshul Jubli
Mike Breeden def. Anshul Jubli via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 3:00
Mike Breeden: “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Anshul Jubli: “Ronin” by Jade
Abu Azaitar vs. Sedriques Dumas
Sedriques Dumas def. Abu Azaitar via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Abu Azaitar: Moroccan national anthem
Sedriques Dumas: “Ready” by Young Nudy
Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry
Trevor Peek vs. Mohammad Yahya
Trevor Peek def. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 30-27)
Trevor Peek: “Don’t Tread On Me” by We the Kingdom
Mohammad Yahya: United Arab Emirates army song
Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev def. Tim Elliott via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:03
Muhammad Mokaev: “My People” by Zagir Magomedov
Tim Elliott: “Pusher Man” by Curtis Mayfield
Muin Gafurov vs. Said Nurmagomedov
Said Nurmagomedov def. Muin Gafurov via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:13
Said Nurmagomedov: “Dagestan” by Suleymanov
Muin Gafurov: “Amirjon Ruziev” by Mardi Vatan
Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves
Ikram Aliskerov def. Warlley Alves via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:07
Ikram Aliskerov: N/A
Warlley Alves: “Coming in Hot” by Andy Mineo and Lecrae
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker declared no contest (accidental illegal blow) – Round 1, 3:13
Magomed Ankalaev: Georgian dance by Legend Erisioni
Johnny Walker: “The Rocky Road to Dublin” by High Kings and “Insomnia” by Faithless
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman
Khamzat Chimaev def. Kamaru Usman via majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28)
Khamzat Chimaev: “Timur Mutsuraev” by Tu Noch Kogda
Kamaru Usman: “Shaq & Kobe” by Rick Ross
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2
Islam Makhachev def. Alexander Volkanovski via knockout (head kick, punches) – Round 1, 3:06
Islam Makhachev: “Lezginka”
Alexander Volkanovski: “Down Under” by Men at Work
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