While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well.
See what the fighters from UFC 285 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Loik Radzhabov vs. Esteban Ribovics
Farid Basharat vs. Da'Mon Blackshear
Farid Basharat def. Da’Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Farid Basharat: “Blue Parrot (No Mercy)” by Alan Silvestri
Da'Mon Blackshear: “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Jessica Penne vs. Tabatha Ricci
Tabatha Ricci def. Jessica Penne via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 2:14
Tabatha Ricci: “Tellem That I’m Comin'” by Lathan Warlick
Jessica Penne: “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
Mana Martinez vs. Cameron Saaiman
Cameron Saaiman def. Mana Martinez via majority decision (29-26, 29-27, 28-28)
Cameron Saaiman: “Safari Song” by Greta Van Fleet
Mana Martinez: “Southside Da Realest” by Big Tuck
Ian Garry vs. Song Kenan
Ian Garry def. Song Kenan via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 4:22
Ian Garry: “Take Me to Church” by Hozier
Song Kenan: “I am Wrath” by Chronolyth
Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Julian Marquez
Marc-Andre Barriault def. Julian Marquez via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:12
Marc-Andre Barriault: “Monster” by Skillet
Julian Marquez: “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I
Viviane Araujo vs. Amanda Ribas
Amanda Ribas def. Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Amanda Ribas: “Fee Ra Huri” by Omnia
Viviane Araujo: “A Vida e Desafio” by Racionais MCs and Afro X
Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis def. Derek Brunson via TKO (corner stoppage) – Round 2, 4:59
Dricus Du Plessis: “Live it Up” by Airbourne
Derek Brunson: “10K” by KB
Cody Garbrandt vs. Trevin Jones
Cody Garbrandt def. Trevin Jones via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Cody Garbrandt: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Trevin Jones: “Spit Your Game” by Notorious B.I.G. feat. Twista & Bones, Thugs & Harmony
Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett
Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:54
Bo Nickal: “Hand of God” by Jon Bellion
Jamie Pickett: “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze
Mateusz Gamrot vs. Jalin Turner
Mateusz Gamrot def. Jalin Turner via unanimous decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Mateusz Gamrot: “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark” by Fall Out Boy
Jalin Turner: “My Life” by J. Cole
Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov
Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:17
Shavkat Rakhmonov: “Tam Tau Adam” by Oizhas Albay
Geoff Neal: “Hypnosis” by Sleep Token
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso def. Valentina Shevchenko via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 4, 4:34
Alexa Grasso: “El Son de la Negra” by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitian
Valentina Shevchenko: Eastern European folk dance by Lezginka
Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane
Jon Jones def. Ciryl Gane via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:04
Jon Jones: “God Give Me Style” by 50 Cent and “The Champ is Here” by Jadakiss
Ciryl Gane: “Zoo” by Kaaris
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