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 221 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Jared Gooden vs. Carlston Harris
Carlston Harris def. Jared Gooden via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Carlston Harris: “Champion” by Mobflames
Jared Gooden: “If I Can Dream” by Elvis Presley
Tyson Nam vs. Bruno Silva
Bruno Silva def. Tyson Nam via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:23
Bruno Silva: “TNT” by AC/DC
Tyson Nam: “RITMO (Bad Boys for Life)” by Black Eyed Peas
JJ Aldrich vs. Ariane Lipski
Ariane Lipski def. JJ Aldrich via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ariane Lipski: “Capitulo 4, Versiculo 3” by Racionais MCs
JJ Aldrich: “The Otherside” by The Roots
Tony Gravely vs. Victor Henry
Victor Henry def. Tony Gravely via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Victor Henry: “Baring Teeth for Revolt” by Goatwhore
Tony Gravely: “Wish I Had It” by Kevin Gates
Sedriques Dumas vs. Josh Fremd
Josh Fremd def. Sedriques Dumas via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:00
Josh Fremd: “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by Tupac
Sedriques Dumas: “Tweak Out” by Big Boogie
Raphael Assuncao vs. Davey Grant
Davey Grant def. Raphael Assuncao via technical submission (reverse triangle choke) – Round 3, 4:43
Davey Grant: “Concrete Angel” by Gareth Emery feat. Christina Novelli
Raphael Assuncao: “Awesome God” by R. Swift
Lukasz Brzeski vs. Karl Williams
Karl Williams def. Lukasz Brzeski via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Karl Williams: “Big Jam” by Kylo & Monea
Lukasz Brzeski: “Mój świat” by Lukasyno & Kriso feat. Miss God
Vitor Petrino vs. Anton Turkalj
Vitor Petrino def. Anton Turkalji via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Vitor Petrino: “Os Baroes da Pisadinha” by Galera do Interior
Anton Turkalj: “Sexyback” by Justin Timberlake
Mario Bautista vs. Guido Cannetti
Mario Bautista def. Guido Cannetti via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:18
Mario Bautista: “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin
Guido Cannetti: “Te Mentiria” by La Kongo
Jonathan Martinez vs. Said Nurmagomedov
Jonathan Martinez def. Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jonathan Martinez: “El Papá De Los Pollitos” by Los Tucanes De Tijuana
Said Nurmagomedov: N/A
Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann
Nikita Krylov def. Ryan Spann via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:38
Nikita Krylov: N/A
Ryan Spann: “Ready or Not” by The Fugees
Alexandr Romanov vs. Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov def. Alexandr Romanov via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:16
Alexander Volkov: “Mama Mi Vse Tiagelo Bolni” by 25/17
Alexandr Romanov: “Stop the Time” by Amatory
Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili def. Petr Yan via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Merab Dvalishvili: “Movidar” by Midi Midi
N/A
Petr Yan: “Stem for the Belt” by Noggano
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.
