Music has the power to change your state of mind. It can pump us up, get us to focus and get us in the zone. When you apply that concept to the world’s most dangerous, disciplined sport-mixed martial arts, music can be used as a weapon of warfare. Fighters listen to specific music to prepare for war. Listen to the songs that the fighters of UFC 268 leveled up with on the way to the cage.
Ode Osbourne vs. CJ Vergara
Ode Osbourne: “Blue Notes 2” by Meek Mill feat. Lil Uzi Vert
CJ Vergara: “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” by Kanye West
Winner: Ode Osbourne def. CJ Vergara
Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. Bruno Souza
Melsik Baghdasaryan: “Master Klass 2020” by Joni Dhol
Bruno Souza: “Eminencia Parda” by Emicida
Winner: Melsik Baghdasaryan def. Bruno Souza via unanimous decision
John Allan vs. Dustin Jacoby
Dustin Jacoby: “Runnin’ Down a Dream” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
John Allan: “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
Winner: Dustin Jacoby def. via unanimous decision
Chris Barnett vs. Gian Villante
Chris Barnett: “Special Delivery” by G Dep feat. Ghostface Killah, Keith Murray and Craig Mack
Gian Villante: “The Downeaster Alexa” by Billy Joel
Winner: Chris Barnett via TKO (head kick, punches)
Ian Garry vs. Jordan Williams
Ian Garry: “R U Mine” by Arctic Monkeys
Jordan Williams: “Spaceships” by Boss Wood & Big Kurt
Winner: Ian Garry via knockout (punches)
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Edmen Shahbazyan
Nassourdine Imavov: “Now We Are Free” by Dave Pearce
Edmen Shahbazyan: “Artsakh” by Ara Gevorgyan
Winner: Nassourdine Imavov via TKO (elbows)
Chris Curtis vs. Phil Hawes
Chris Curtis: “The Only Thing I Know for Real” by Metal Gear Rising
Phil Hawes: “Unchained (The Payback)” by James Brown and Tupac
Winner: Chris Curtis via TKO (strikes)
Bobby Green vs. Al Iaquinta
Bobby Green: “Over the Top” by Smiley feat. Drake
Al Iaquinta: “Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3
Winner: Bobby Green via TKO (punches)
Andreas Michailidis vs. Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira: “Itsari” by Sepultura
Andreas Michailidis: “300 Violin Orchestra” by Fifty Vinc
Winner: Alex Pereira via TKO (knee, punches)
Michael Chandler vs. Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje: “Rock Superstar” by Cypress Hill
Michael Chandler: “Paid My Dues”/”The Search” by NF
Winner: Justin Gaethje via unanimous decision
Shane Burgos vs. Billy Quarantillo
Shane Burgos: “Freedom Is Priceless” by Saint Jhn
Billy Quarantillo: “If I Can’t” by 50 Cent
Shane Burgos via unanimous decision
Frankie Edgar vs. Marlon Vera
Marlon Vera: “Hand on the Pump” by Cypress Hill
Frankie Edgar: “Kick in the Door” by Notorious B.I.G.
Winner: Marlon Vera via knockout (head kick)
Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili
Rose Namajunas: “Prolific Praise” by Trey McLaughlin
Zhang Weili: “Swordsman Sea of Laughter” by Huangzhan
Winner: Rose Namajunas via split decision
Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington
Kamaru Usman: “YABA BULUKU” by Dj Tarico & Burna Boy feat Preck & Nelson
Colby Covington: MEDAL” by Jim Johnston & “I’M ME” by Lil Wayne
Winner: Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision
Listen to the UFC 268 Playlist on Youtube & Spotify
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