While becoming a successful UFC fighter requires extensive training and honed skills, choosing the right song to accompany you to the cage is also an essential talent. Let’s take a look at the selection of backing tracks chosen by the fighters at UFC 290 in Las Vegas.
In a match between Kamuela Kirk and Esteban Ribovics, Esteban Ribovics emerged victorious with a unanimous decision. He made his way to the cage with the song “Argentina” by Trueno and Nathy Peluso. On the other hand, Kamuela Kirk opted for “Fight Another Day” by Maoli.
In the fight between Jesus Aguilar and Shannon Ross, Jesus Aguilar secured a victory with a knockout in the first round. Aguilar walked out to the cage with the song “Nada es Coincidencia” by Corridos Para Peleadores, while Shannon Ross chose “Down Under” by Luude.
Next up was a match between Terrence Mitchell and Cameron Saaiman. Cameron Saaiman won the fight with a TKO in the first round. Saaiman entered the cage with the song “Safari Song” by Greta Van Fleet, while Terrence Mitchell opted for “Cult of Personality” by Living Colour.
Vitor Petrino faced off against Marcin Prachnio, with Vitor Petrino emerging as the victor with a submission in the third round. Petrino’s song of choice was “Bruno & Barretto” by Bruto Memo, while Prachnio walked out to the cage with “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In the match between Jimmy Crute and Alonzo Menifield, Alonzo Menifield came out on top with a submission victory. Menifield chose “Monster 2.0” by Jacob Bannks feat. Boogie as his entrance song, while Jimmy Crute selected “Wrong One” by Seth Sentry.
Denise Gomes faced off against Yazmin Jauregui, and Denise Gomes secured a victory with a TKO in the first round. Gomes entered the cage with the song “Prvt e Hora de Vencer” by Faccao 288, while Jauregui chose “De Mi Cada Gota De Sangre” by Ariel Macias.
Edgar Chairez went up against Tatsuro Taira, with Tatsuro Taira winning the fight via unanimous decision. Taira walked out to the cage with “Power to the People” by John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band, while Chairez chose “El Rey” by Vicente Fernandez.
Robbie Lawler faced Niko Price, and Lawler secured a knockout victory in the first round. Lawler’s entrance song was the main theme from “The Last of the Mohicans” titled “Promontory” by Trevor Jones, while Price went with “Glory to God” by KJ-52.
Bo Nickal squared off against Val Woodburn, and Bo Nickal emerged the winner with a TKO in the first round. Nickal chose “Hand of God” by Bellion as his entrance song, while Woodburn selected “Shootaz” by Vybz Kartel.
Dan Hooker took on Jalin Turner in a split decision victory for Hooker. Hooker walked out to the cage with “Son of the Dirty South” by Brantley Gilbert and Jelly Roll, while Turner chose “My Life” by J. Cole.
In a match between Dricus Du Plessis and Robert Whittaker, Du Plessis secured a TKO victory in the second round. Du Plessis entered the cage with the song “Live it Up” by Airbourne, while Whittaker chose “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr.
Brandon Moreno battled Alexandre Pantoja, with Pantoja coming out on top with a split decision victory. Pantoja’s entrance song was “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent, while Moreno chose “El Corrido del Bebe Asesino” by Ariel Macias.
The main event featured Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez, with Volkanovski winning via TKO in the fourth round. Volkanovski walked out to the cage with the song “Down Under” by Men at Work, while Rodriguez chose “El Invincible” by Los Rieleros del Norte.
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