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 292 went with as their backing tracks in Boston.
Maryna Moroz vs. Karine Silva
Karine Silva def. Maryna Moroz via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 4:59
Karine Silva: “Pantera Negra” by Emicida
Maryna Moroz: “Tin Sontsya” by Kozaki
Andrea Lee vs. Natalia Silva
Natalia Silva def. Andrea Lee via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Natalia Silva: “Nothing Is Impossible” by Planetshakers
Andrea Lee: “Big Brother” by Hi-Rez feat. Tommy Vext
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Andre Petroski
Andre Petroski def. Gerald Meerschaert via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Andre Petroski: “Still Dre” by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg
Gerald Meerschaert: “99 Red Balloons” by Goldfinger
Cody Gibson vs. Brad Katona
Brad Katona: “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley
Cody Gibson: “A Beautiful Day” by Trinix x Rushawn
Kurt Holobaugh vs. Austin Hubbard
Kurt Holobaugh: “Take It Outside” by Brantley Gilbert
Austin Hubbard: “Born Different” by Shafer, Gawne & Matty Beats
Pedro Munhoz vs. Marlon Vera
Gregory Rodrigues def. Denis Tiuliulin via knockout (elbows) – Round 1, 1:43
Gregory Rodrigues: “This Means War” by Avenged Sevenfold
Denis Tiuliulin: N/A
Mario Bautista vs. Da'Mon Blackshear
Brad Tavares def. Chris Weidman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Brad Tavares: “Tears” by Alborosie feat. Wendy Rene
Chris Weidman: “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty
Ian Machado Garry vs. Neil Magny
Marlon Vera def. Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Marlon Vera: “Where You Come From” by DJ Khaled feat. Buju Banton
Pedro Munhoz: “Homem na Estrada” by Racionais Mcs
Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos
Mario Bautista def. Da’Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Mario Bautista: “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin
Da'Mon Blackshear: “Drop The World” by Lil Wayne feat. Eminem
Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley
Sean O’Malley def. Aljamain Sterling via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:51
Sean O'Malley: “Superstar” by Lupe Fiasco
Aljamain Sterling: “Blackout” and “I Love” by Joyner Lucas
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