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 Fight Night 223 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Hailey Cowan vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth
Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Hailey Cowan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jamey-Lyn Horth: “Somethin’ Bad” by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood
Hailey Cowan: “Whipping Post” by Michael Lee
Marcus McGhee vs. Journey Newson
Marcus McGhee def. Journey Newson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:03
Marcus McGhee: “Maniac” by Goldlink
Journey Newson: “Killing Strangers” by Marilyn Manson
Irina Alekseeva vs. Stephanie Egger
Irina Alekseeva def. Stephanie Egger via submission (kneebar) – Round 1, 2:11
Irina Alekseeva: “Fatality” by Kordhell
Stephanie Egger: “Captain” by Danitsa
Cody Durden vs. Charles Johnson
Cody Durden def. Charles Johnson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Durden: “Hail Mary” by Tupac
Charles Johnson: “Dragonball Z” Ultra Instinct theme and “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Martin Buday vs. Jake Collier
Martin Buday def. Jake Collier via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Martin Buday: “New Level” by A$AP Ferg feat. Future
Jake Collier: “Kindness for Weakness” by Nu Breed
Josh Quinlan vs. Trey Waters
Trey Waters def. Josh Quinlan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Trey Waters: “I’m Illy” by T.I.
Josh Quinlan: “At the Table” by Josh Garrels
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Marcos Rogerio
Marcos Rogerio def. Waldo Cortes-Acosta via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Marcos Rogerio: “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor
Waldo Cortes-Acosta: “Pila de Bandera” by Don Miguelo x Mozart La Para x Lapiz Conciente
Julian Erosa vs. Fernando Padilla
Fernando Padilla def. Julian Erosa via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:41
Fernando Padilla: “El Corrido de Chihuahua” by Los Rieieros del Norte
Julian Erosa: “In the Field” by Pardison Fontaine
Cody Brundage vs. Rodolfo Vieira
Rodolfo Vieira def. Cody Brundage via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 1:28
Rodolfo Vieira: “Cacador de Faixa Preta”
Cody Brundage: “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton
Caio Borralho vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
Caio Borralho def. Michal Oleksiejczuk via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:49
Caio Borralho: “Ultimo Dias” by Kiara Rocks
Michal Oleksiejczuk: “Charge of the Winged Hussars”
Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon
Song Yadong: “Dragon Fist” by Jay Chou
Ricky Simon: “The Stakeout” by Russ
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