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)
[autotag]Sam Hughes[/autotag]: “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg
[autotag]Jaqueline Amorim[/autotag]: “Black Skinhead” by Kanye West
Steve Garcia vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
Steve Garcia def. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke via knockout (body kick, punches) – Round 2, 0:36
[autotag]Steve Garcia[/autotag]: “Armies” by KB
[autotag]Shayilan Nuerdanbieke[/autotag]: “Kazagymnyn Batyrlary” by Tumar
Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Trey Ogden
Ignacio Bahamondes def. Trey Ogden via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
[autotag]Ignacio Bahamondes[/autotag]: “El Taller del Maestro” by Alex Campos
[autotag]Trey Ogden[/autotag]: “Fire Squad” by J. Cole
Cynthia Calvillo vs. Loopy Godinez
Loopy Godinez def. Cynthia Calvillo via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
[autotag]Loopy Godinez[/autotag]: “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony
[autotag]Cynthia Calvillo[/autotag]: “Middle Child” by J. Cole
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Joe Pyfer
Joe Pyfer def. Gerald Meerschaert via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:15
[autotag]Joe Pyfer[/autotag]: “No Easy Way Out” by Robert Trapper
[autotag]Gerald Meerschaert[/autotag]: “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)
[autotag]Luana Pinheiro[/autotag]: “Norte Nordeste Me Veste” by RAPadura
[autotag]Michelle Waterson-Gomez[/autotag]: “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)
[autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag]: “Swag Surfin” by F.L.Y.
[autotag]Chris Curtis[/autotag]: “Last Time That I Checc’d” by Nipsey Hussle
Christian Rodriguez vs. Raul Rosas Jr.
Christian Rodriguez def. Raul Rosas Jr. via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
[autotag]Christian Rodriguez[/autotag]: “Nazareno” by Farruko
[autotag]Raul Rosas Jr.[/autotag]: “El Mariachi Loco” by Pedro Fernandez
Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
Kevin Holland def. Santiago Ponzinibbio via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 3:16
[autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag]: “Tell Me” by MGF Bandit
[autotag]Santiago Ponzinibbio[/autotag]: “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
[autotag]Rob Font[/autotag]: “Welcome to Jamrock” by Damien Marley
[autotag]Adrian Yanez[/autotag]: “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)
[autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag]: “Medley” by Buchecha
[autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag]: “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
[autotag]Israel Adesanya[/autotag]: “Headstrong” by Trapt
[autotag]Alex Pereira[/autotag]: “Itsari” by Sepultura
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