Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 288 with a double shot of that Jay-Z and Alicia Keys classic
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 288 went with as their backing tracks in Newark, N.J.
Joseph Holmes vs. Claudio Ribeiro
Claudio Ribeiro def. Joseph Holmes via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:21
Claudio Ribeiro: “Audio Que Te Entrega” by Leo Santana, MC Don Juan and Mari Fernandez
Joseph Holmes: “I’m the Man” by 50 Cent
Ikram Aliskerov vs. Phil Hawes
Ikram Aliskerov def. Phil Hawes via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:10
Ikram Aliskerov: N/A
Phil Hawes: “Electrifying the Rock” by Jim Johnston
Parker Porter vs. Braxton Smith
Parker Porter def. Braxton Smith via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:10
Parker Porter: “The Message” by Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five
Braxton Smith: “Power” by Kanye West
Virna Jandiroba vs. Marina Rodriguez
Virna Jandiroba def. Marina Rodriguez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Virna Jandiroba: “Empire State of Mind” by Jay Z and Alicia Keys
Marina Rodriguez: “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Rolando Bedoya vs. Khaos Williams
Khaos Williams def. Rolando Bedoya via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Khaos Williams: “Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill
Rolando Bedoya: “Nocaute” by MC Lucas DM and MC Robs
Devin Clark vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu
Kennedy Nzechukwu def. Devin Clark via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 2:28
Kennedy Nzechukwu: “This Year (Blessing)” by Victor Thompson and Ehis D Greatest
Devin Clark: “Die Tonight” by Adam Calhoun and Ryan Upchurch
Drew Dober vs. Matt Frevola
Matt Frevola def. Drew Dober TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:08
Matt Frevola: “Narco” by Blasterjaxx and Timmy Trumpet
Drew Dober: “This is How We Do It” by Montel Jordan
Kron Gracie vs. Charles Jourdain
Charles Jourdain def. Kron Gracie via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Charles Jourdain: “John Wick Mode” by Le Castle Vania
Kron Gracie: “Open Letter” by Lil’ Wayne
Movsar Evloev vs. Diego Lopes
Movsar Evloev def. Diego Lopes via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Movsar Evloev: “Melodies of the Mountains” by Sulambek Mamilov
Diego Lopes: “Flaco Pesado” by Zxmyr feat. Geramx
Jessica Andrade vs. Yan Xiaonan
Yan Xiaonan def. Jessica Andrade via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:20
Yan Xiaonan: “Yuan Zou Gao Fei” by Jin Zhiwen
Jessica Andrade: “Prvt e Hora de Vencer” by Faccao 288
Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad
Belal Muhammad def. Gilbert Burns via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Belal Muhammad: “My Blood is Palestine” by Dami Falasteeni
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Gilbert Burns: “Medley” by Buchecha
Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling def. Henry Cejudo via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
Aljamain Sterling: “Empire State of Mind” by Jay Z and Alica Keys, “It’s All About the Benjamins” by Puff Daddy, “Go Dumb” by Aljamain Sterling and “Just Wanna Rock” by Lil’ Uzi Vert
Henry Cejudo: “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco
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