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 on ABC 5 went with as their backing tracks in Jacksonville, Fla.
Cody Brundage vs. Sedriques Dumas
Sedriques Dumas def. Cody Brundage via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Sedriques Dumas: “Orange Village” by Larry June, The Alchemist and Slum Village
Cody Brundage: “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton
Jamall Emmers vs. Jack Jenkins
Jack Jenkins def. Jamall Emmers via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Jack Jenkins: Final rap battle from “8 Mile” by Eminem
Jamall Emmers: “Kant Nobody” by Lil’ Wayne feat. DMX
Chepe Mariscal vs. Trevor Peek
Chepe Mariscal def. Trevor Peek via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chepe Mariscal: “Porbre Diablo” by Don Omar
Trevor Peek: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Joshua Van vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Joshua Van def. Zhalgas Zhumagulov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Joshua Van: “I Don’t Know Dem” by Chief Keef
Zhalgas Zhumagulov: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
Tabatha Ricci vs. Gillian Robertson
Tabatha Ricci def. Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Tabatha Ricci: “Tell ‘Em That I’m Comin'” by Lathan Warlick
Gillian Robertson: “P.I.M.P.” by 50 Cent
Loik Radzhabov vs. Mateusz Rebecki
Mateusz Rebecki def. Loik Radzhabov via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:36
Mateusz Rebecki: “Lubie Jeansy” by Veegas
Loik Radzhabov: “M. One” by Master Ismail
Randy Brown vs. Wellington Turman
Randy Brown def. Wellington Turman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Randy Brown: “Energy” by Tommy Lee Sparta
Wellington Turman: “Bodies” by Drowning Pool
Neil Magny vs. Phil Rowe
Neil Magny def. Phil Rowe via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Neil Magny: “No Regrets” by Lecrae
Phil Rowe: “Can We Talk” by Tevin Campbell
Brendan Allen vs. Bruno Silva
Brendan Allen def. Bruno Silva via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:39
Brendan Allen: “Go for Broke” by Machine Gun Kelly
Bruno Silva: “Escola de Vida” by Black Style
David Onama vs. Gabriel Santos
David Onama def. Gabriel Santos via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 4:13
David Onama: “Peace” by Mohbad
Gabriel Santos: “O Hino” by Fernandinho
Austen Lane vs. Justin Tafa
Austen Lane vs. Justin Tafa declared no contest (Tafa suffered accidental eye poke) – Round 1, 0:29
Austen Lane: “Because I’m Me” by The Avalanches
Justin Tafa: “Tama Samoa” (Manu Samoa anthem) by RSA Band Samoa
Maycee Barber vs. Amanda Ribas
Maycee Barber def. Amanda Ribas via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:42
Maycee Barber: “Somethin’ Bad” by Miranda Lambert feat. Carrie Underwood
Amanda Ribas: “Fee Ra Huri” by Omnia
Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria def. Josh Emmett via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-42, 49-45)
Ilia Topuria: “Love Tonight” by Shouse
Josh Emmett: “Sky’s the Limit” by Rebelution
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