UFC Vegas 53 ( UFC on ESPN 35) was headlined by two rising contenders in the men’s bantamweight division: Rob Font Vs Marlon “Chito” Vera. Although Font was consistently favored amongst the oddsmakers, it was Vera who walked away with the unanimous decision. The fight itself won the (FOTN)Fight Of The Night Bonus and went down as a serious contender for Fight of The Year with the kind of forward-moving phone-booth fighting style action that fans love. Marlon “Chito” Vera became a bonafide star last night, showing both his relentless aggression in the cage and his vulnerable side when his eyes watered up and his voice trembled as he spoke during his post-fight interview with his family by his side. What a moment, what a card. The thrill and the agony of UFC 53!
Besides the technical skills that are required for a fighter to be able to step into the cage, their choice of workout and walkout music also plays an important role in a fighter’s mindset on their way to the cage.
Listen to the walkout songs that the fighters of UFC Vegas 53 ( UFC on ESPN 35) Font vs Vera leveled up with on their way to the cage.
Main Card
Rob Font vs. Marlon “Chito” Vera
Rob Font:: “Welcome To JamRock by Damian Marley
Marlon Vera: “Subzero” by Action Bronson
Winner: Marlon “Chito” Vera via unanimous decision
Andrei Arlovski vs. Jake Collier
Andrei Arlovski: “Watchdog” by Issaya
Jake Collier: “I Like These Odds” by Jay Kill and The Hustle Standard
Winner: Andrei Arlovski via split decision
Andre Fili vs. Joanderson Brito
Andre Fili: “Feeling Myself” by Marc Dre
Joanderson Brito: “Joanderson Brito UFC Cage” by Endrah
Winner: Joanderson Brito via 1st round TKO
Grant Dawson vs Jared Gordon
Grant Dawson: “Hellfire” by Jonathan Young
Jared Gordon: “Lux Aeterna” by Clint Mansell and Kronos Quartet
Winner: Grant Dawson via submission
Tristan Connelly vs. Darren Elkins
Tristan Connelly: “The Blood of Cu Chulainn” by Jeff Danna and Mychael Danna
Darren Elkins: “Highway To Hell” by AC/DC
Winner: Darren Elkins via unanimous decision
Krzysztof Jotko vs. Gerald Meerschaert
Krzysztof Jotko: “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL.Cool J
Gerald Meerschaert: “What’s My Name” by DMX
Winner: Krzysztof Jotko via split decision
Chase Sherman vs Alexandr Romanov
Chase Sherman: “No Good” by Kaleo
Alexandr Romanov: “Stop The Time” by Amatory
Winner: Alexandr Romanov via 1st round submission
Francisco Figueiredo vs. Daniel Silva
Francisco Figueiredo: ““Oitavo Anjo” by 509-E”
Daniel Silva: “Galera Do Interior (Ao Vivo)” by Os Baroes da Pisadinha feat. Luan Estilizado
Winner: Francisco Figueiredo via 1st round submission
Gabe Green vs. Yohan Lainesse
Gabe Green: “X Gon Give It To Ya by DMX
Yoahn Lainesse: “Gortoz O Ran by Denez Priget
Winner: Gabe Green via TKO punches
Mike Breeden vs. Natan Levy
Mike Breeden: “I’m Back” by Lil Scrappy
Natan Levy: “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas x feat Jack Harlow
Winner: Natan Levy via unanimous decision
Gina Mazany vs. Shanna Young
Gina Mazany: “Danger (Been So Long) ” by Mystikal feat Nivea
Shanna Young: “I Don’t Wanna Stop” by Ozzy Osbourne
Winner: Shanna Young via KO (strikes)