Following a night filled with fights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil which included the UFC featherweight title rematch between Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes, here’s a quick recap of some of the UFC 179 walkout songs that were heard during the main card. In the night’s top fight, Jose Aldo once again proved why he’s the best in the UFC’s featherweight division while walking out to “Run This Town” by Jay-Z feat. Rihanna and Kanye West prior to defending his belt. Meanwhile Chad “Money” Mendes represented the red, white and blue during five hard fought rounds after entering the Octagon to “Country Boy” by Aaron Lewis. Other walkout tunes included tracks from Lacrae, Skrillex, Michael Jackson and more. Searching for some of the songs that were played during fighter walkouts at UFC 179? Check out the main card track list below.
UFC 179 Walkout Music (Main Card):
Jose Aldo: “Run This Town” by Jay-Z feat. Rihanna and Kanye West
Chad Mendes: “Country Boy” by Aaron Lewis feat. George Jones and Charlie Daniels
Phil Davis: “Nuthin” by Lacrae
Hans Stringer: “Bangarang” by Skrillex
Darren Elkins: “You’ve Got to Stand for Something” by Aaron Tippin
Lucas Martins: “Tarde de Outubro” by CPM 22
Beneil Dariush: “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson
Carlos Diego Ferreira: “Strong Enough” by Matthew West
