The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Phoenix for a mega card with dual title fights on the marquee.
UFC 274 was headlined by a lightweight title clash pitting former champ Charles Oliveira, who lost his title on the scale Friday, against Justin Gaethje. The bill also featured a strawweight championship tilt as Rose Namajunas took on Carla Esparza.
Just as incredible as the fights themselves, Saturday’s music selections were unique and diverse. Standout jams included an amazing contrast between Matt Schnell (Reba McEntire: “Fancy”) and Brandon Royval (Ol’ Dirty Bastard: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya”). Also of note, Jamaican Randy Brown utilized Ini Kamoze’s “Here Comes the Hotstepper,” a chart-topping single from 1994 about a fugitive on the run from the law. On a similar vibe, Danny Roberts selected British rapper Stormzy’s amazing “Big for Your Boots” from the Madden 18 video game soundtrack.
All UFC 274 Walkout Tracks:
Charles Oliveira: Fernandinho | “OH HINO”Justin Gaethje: Vicente Fernandez | “EL REY”
Rose Namajunas: Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar | “PROLIFIC PRAISE”
Carla Esparza: Dropkick Murphys | “I'M SHIPPING UP TO BOSTON”
Michael Chandler: NF | “PAID MY DUES” & | “THE SEARCH”
Tony Ferguson: Freestyle | “THE PARTY HAS JUST BEGUN”
Mauricio Rua: Awolnation | “SAIL”
Ovince St. Preux: Rick Ross | “MC HAMMER”
Donald Cerrone: Kid Rock | “COWBOY”
Joe Lauzon: Thousand Foot Krutch | “MOVE”
Andre Fialho: Dulce Pontes | “AMOR A PORTUGAL”
Cameron VanCamp: Polo G | “RAPSTAR”
Randy Brown: Ini Kamoze | “HERE COMES THE HOTSTEPPER”
Kalinn Williams: Meek Mill | “DREAMS ANO NIGHTMARES”
Macy Chiasson: J. Cole | “FIRE SQUAD”
Norma Dumont: Gary Glitter | “ROCK AND ROLL PART 2”
Brandon Royval: Ol' Dirty Bastard | “SHIMMY SHIMMY YA”
Matt Schnell: Reba McEntire | “FANCY”
Blagoy Ivanov: DMX | “MIKE TYSON SONG”
Marcos Rogerio de Lima: Pregador Luo e Mr Vegas | “TON CARFI - ORE”
Danny Roberts: Stormzy | “BIG FOR YOUR BOOTS”
Francisco Trinaldo: Roy Jones | “CAN'T BE TOUCHED” & Trevor Jones | “Promentory”
Tracy Cortez: Selena | “COMO LA FLOR”
Melissa Gatto: SIA | “UNSTOPPABLE”
Kleydson Rodrigues: MC Lipi E MC NP | “JA E SUCESSO AQUELE”
C.J. Vergara: Kanye West | “CAN'T TELL ME NOTHING”
Ariane Carnelossi: Rosas de Saron | “ET CIRCENSES”
Lupita Godinez: Marc Anthony '| “VIVIR MI VIDA”
Fernando Garcia: Cartel de Santa | “BOMBOS Y TAROLAS”
Journey Newson: Drevious | “TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF”
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