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 293 went with as their backing tracks in Sydney.
Kiefer Crosbie vs. Kevin Jousset
Kevin Jousset def. Kiefer Crosbie via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:49
Kevin Jousset: “I’m Not Afraid” by Eminem
Kiefer Crosbie: “The Rocky Road to Dublin” by The Dubliners
Gabriel Miranda vs. Shane Young
Gabriel Miranda def. Shane Young via submission (neck crank) – Round 1, 0:59
Gabriel Miranda: “O Som Que Desperta” by Fred Arrais
Shane Young: “Til I Collapse” by Eminem
Blood Diamond vs. Charlie Radtke
Charlie Radtke def. Blood Diamond via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Charlie Radtke: “Firestarter” by The Prodigy
Blood Diamond: “One Blood” by The Game
Nasrat Haqparast vs. Landon Quinones
Nasrat Haqparast def. Landon Quinones via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nasrat Haqparast: “My Mother How Much I Love Her”
Landon Quinones: “Twinz (Deep Cover 98)” by Big Pun
John Makdessi vs. Jamie Mullarkey
Jamie Mullarkey def. John Makdessi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jamie Mullarkey: “My Brother’s Keeper” by Kid Mac
John Makdessi: “Victory 2004” by Diddy feat. The Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent & Lloyd Banks
Jack Jenkins vs. Jose Mariscal
Chepe Mariscal def. Jack Jenkins via verbal submission (arm injury) – Round 2, 3:19
Jose Mariscal: “Miss Murder” by AFI
Jack Jenkins: “8 Mile” Eminem final rap battle
Da Woon Jung vs. Carlos Ulberg
Carlos Ulberg def. Da Woon Jung via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:49
Carlos Ulberg: “Conquer” by SWIDT
Da Woon Jung: Digimon Adventure Butter-Fly Perfect Final Version
Tyson Pedro vs. Anton Turkalj
Tyson Pedro def. Anton Turkalj via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:12
Tyson Pedro: “All My Life” by Lil Durk
Anton Turkalj: “Sexy Back” by Justin Timberlake
Austen Lane vs. Justin Tafa
Justin Tafa def. Austen Lane via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:22
Justin Tafa: “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
Austen Lane: “Because I’m Me” by The Avalanches
Manel Kape vs. Felipe Dos Santos
Manel Kape def. Felipe dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Manel Kape: “Minha Terra” by Supa Squad
Felipe Dos Santos: “Priordade” by Midian Lima
Alexander Volkov vs. Tai Tuivasa
Alexander Volkov def. Tai Tuivasa via submission (Ezekiel choke) – Round 2, 4:37
Alexander Volkov: “Mama Mi Vse Tiagelo Bolni” by 25/17
Tai Tuivasa: “Scar” by Missy Higgins
Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland
Sean Strickland def. Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Sean Strickland: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” by Megaraptor – Metal Version
Israel Adesanya: “Bring It On Down (Battlezone) Remix” by Flii Stylz & Tenashus
