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 305 went with as their backing tracks in Perth, Australia. (Fighters listed alphabetically)
Israel Adesanya
Dricus Du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 4, 3:38
“Donda” by Kanye West and “11:11” Chris Brown
Jesus Aguilar
Jesus Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:39
“Nada Es Coincidencia” by Corridos Para Peleadores
Herbert Burns
Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns via TKO (referee stoppage) – Round 3, 0:48
“Desabafo” by Marcelo D2 and “Deixa Eu Dizer” by Claudia
Josh Culibao
Ricardo Ramos def. Josh Culibao via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Hey Baby (Uhh, Ahh)” by Anton feat DJ Otzi
Dricus Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 4, 3:38
South Africa national anthem and “Live It Up” by Airbourne
Steve Erceg
Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:04
“You Don’t Mess With Jim” by Jim Croce
Mateusz Gamrot
Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light ’em Up)” by Fall Out Boy
Ricky Glenn
Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
“God’s Country” by Blake Shelton
Dan Hooker
Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Who I Smoke” by Fastmoney Goon, Spinabenz & Yungeen Ace
Jack Jenkins
Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns via TKO (referee stoppage) – Round 3, 0:48
“Horses” by Daryl Braithwalthe
Li Jingliang
Carlos Prates def. Li Jingliang via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 4:05
“Mit” (First Round) by Al Ge
N/A
Kai Kara-France
Song Kenan
Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
“No More Hesitation” by Justin Lin
Stewart Nicoll
Jesus Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:39
“Go To Sleep” by Eminem feat. Obie Trice and DMX
Tom Nolan
Casey O'Neill
Casey O’Neill def. Luana Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
“Element” by Kendrick Lamar
Carlos Prates
Carlos Prates def. Li Jingliang via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 4:05
“Purple Lamborghini” by Skrillex & Rick Ross
Ricardo Ramos
Ricardo Ramos def. Josh Culibao via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Cheia De Manias Part. Thiaguinho)” by Raa Negra
Alex Reyes
Tom Nolan def. Alex Reyes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Mmhmm (Remix)” by Bigxthaplug Feat. Finesse2tymes
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Tai Tuivasa via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
“Champion” Josylvio, Sevn Alias, Psycho Feat. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Luana Santos
Casey O’Neill def. Luana Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
“Fall Out Boy & Alicia Keys” by Christina Grimmie & Mike Tompkins
Junior Tafa
Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa via technical submission (heel hook) – Round 1, 4:56
“Dreaming” by Scribo
N/A
Tai Tuivasa
Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Tai Tuivasa via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
“Raise Your Glass” by Pink
Valter Walker
Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa via technical submission (heel hook) – Round 1, 4:56
“Wardruna – Voluspa” by Isaac Rosas
