While it take 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 can play a role, as well.
See what the fighters from Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 49 event in Tulsa chose as their backing tracks.
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Rafael dos Anjos def. Benson Henderson via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:31
Rafael dos Anjos: “O Grito De Um Guerreiro” by MC Sapao
Benson Henderson: “Our God” by R-Swift
Jordan Mein def. Mike Pyle via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:12
Jordan Mein: “Play Too Rough” by King Los
Mike Pyle: “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor
Thales Leites def. Francis Carmont via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 0:20
Thales Leites: “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Francis Carmont: “Libere Yo” by Kalash
Max Holloway def. Clay Collard via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 3:47
Max Holloway: “Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Moki Boy
Clay Collard: “Give It All” by Rise Against
James Vick def. Valmir Lazaro via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
James Vick: “Bring ‘Em Out” by T.I.
Valmir Lazaro: “Firme e Forte (Ao Vivo)” by Psirico
Chas Skelly def. Tom Niinimaki via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:35
Chas Skelly: “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
Tom Niinimaki: “O Saya” by A.R. Rahman with M.I.A.
Neil Magny def. Alex Garcia via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Neil Magny: “Special” by Lecrae
Beneil Dariush def. Tony Martin via submission (arm-triangle choke – Round 2, 3:38
Beneil Dariush: “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson
Tony Martin: “Dream On” by Aerosmith
Matt Hobar def. Aaron Phillips via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Matt Hobar: “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against the Machine
Aaron Phillips: “Ooh Ahh (My Life Be Like)” by Grits
Ben Saunders def. Chris Heatherly via submission (omoplata) – Round 1, 2:18
Ben Saunders: “Grew Up a Screw Up” by Ludacris and Young Jeezy
Chris Heatherly: “Beautiful” by Eminem
Wilson Reis def. Joby Sanchez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Wilson Reis: “Jesus Walks” by Kanye West
Joby Sanchez: “In My Mind, Pt. 2” by Flo Rida
For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 49, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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