While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to achieve a UFC victory, picking the right song to accompany you into the cage is also a key skill.
See what the fighters used as background music at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City. (Fighters listed alphabetically).
Jose Aldo
Mario Bautista defeated. Jose Aldo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“We Are the Champions” by Queen and “Run This Town” by Jay-Z feat. Rihanna
Cesar Almeida
Cesar Almeida defeated. Ihor Potieria by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Negro Drama” by Racionals Mcs
Mario Bautista
Mario Bautista defeated. Jose Aldo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Robot Rock” by Daft Punk
Joaquin Buckley
Joaquin Buckley defeated. Stephen Thompson via Knockout (punches) – Round 3, 2:17
“Feeling Good” by Nina Simone
Roman Dolidze
Roman Dolidze defeated. Kevin Holland via TKO (lost due to injury) – Round 1, 5:00
“Vigsapa” by Danheim & Skarphedins Son
Carla Esparza
Tecia Pennington defeated. Carla Esparza by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
“I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Kayla Harrison
Kayla Harrison defeated. Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Unbreakable” by Jay Kill & the Hustle Standard
Alexander Hernández
Alexander Hernandez defeated. Austin Hubbard via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
“I Wonder” by Kanye West
Kevin Holland
Roman Dolidze defeated. Kevin Holland via TKO (lost due to injury) – Round 1, 5:00
“Drink Don’t Need No Mix” by Shaboozey and BigXthaPlug
Austin Hubbard
Alexander Hernandez defeated. Austin Hubbard via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
“The Mountain” by Shafer
Iasmin Lucindo
Iasmin Lucindo defeated. Marina Rodriguez by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Rap Da Felicidade” by Cidinho & Doca
Court McGee
Court McGee defeated. Tim Means via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:19
“Iron Man” by Black Sabbath
Tim means
Court McGee defeated. Tim Means via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:19
“Paradise to Me” by Niko Moon
Julianna Pena
Julianna Peña defeated. Raquel Pennington wins the women’s bantamweight title by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47).
“The Door (Cyril Remix) by Teddy Swims
Raquel Pennington
Julianna Peña defeated. Raquel Pennington wins the women’s bantamweight title by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47).
“Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, feat. Ray Dalton
Tecia Pennington
Tecia Pennington defeated. Carla Esparza by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
“Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj
Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira defeated. Khalil Rountree via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 4:32
“Itsari” by Sepultura
Ihor Potieria
Cesar Almeida defeated. Ihor Potieria by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler
Marina Rodríguez
Iasmin Lucindo defeated. Marina Rodriguez by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Khalil Roundtree
Alex Pereira defeated. Khalil Rountree via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 4:32
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” main theme by Ennio Morricone
Ovince Saint Preux
Ryan Spann defeated. Ovince Saint Preux via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:35
“Purple Lamborghini” by Skrillex and Rick Ross
Ryan Spann
Ryan Spann defeated. Ovince Saint Preux via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:35
“Stronger Than Ever” by Alex Jean
Stephen Thompson
Joaquin Buckley defeated. Stephen Thompson via Knockout (punches) – Round 3, 2:17
“Never Get Used to It” by Forest Frank
Ketlen Vieira
Kayla Harrison defeated. Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Efesios 6” by Anderson Freire
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