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 ESPN 52 went with as their backing tracks in Austin, Texas.
Veronica Hardy vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth
Veronica Hardy def. Jamey-Lyn Horth via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Veronica Hardy: “Baddadan” by Chase & Status
Jamey-Lyn Horth: “Somethin’ Bad” by Miranda Lambert with Carrie Underwood
Jared Gooden vs. Wellington Turman
Jared Gooden def. Wellington Turman via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:11
Jared Gooden: “James Brown – It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” by James Brown
Wellington Turman: “For Honor” by Peyton Parrish
Rodolfo Bellato vs. Ihor Potieria
Rodolfo Bellato def. Ihor Potieria via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:17
Rodolfo Bellato: “Aonde Nos Chegou” by MC Menor e MC Dede
Ihor Potieria: “Another Love” by Tom Odell
Drakkar Klose vs. Joe Solecki
Drakkar Klose def. Joe Solecki via knockout (slam) – Round 1, 1:41
Drakkar Klose: “What U See Is What U Get” by Key Glock and Young Dolph
Joe Solecki: “Bury My Bones” by Whiskey Meyers
Cody Brundage vs. Zach Reese
Cody Brundage def. Zach Reese via knockout (slam, punches) – Round 1, 1:49
Cody Brundage: “Fantasy” by Marian Carey
Zach Reese: “Folsom Prison Blues” by Johnny Cash
Julia Avila vs. Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate def. Julia Avila via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 1:15
Miesha Tate: “Roar” by Katy Perry
Julia Avila: “Bad Girls” by M.I.A.
Punahele Soriano vs. Dustin Stoltzfus
Dustin Stoltzfus def. Punahele Soriano via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:10
Dustin Stoltzfus: “A Gringo Like Me” by Ennio Morricone
Punahele Soriano: “Trinity (Titoli)” by Annibale E I Cantori Moderni from “Django Unchained”
Clay Guida vs. Joaquim Silva
Joaquim Silva def. Clay Guida via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Joaquim Silva: “Last Breath” by Future
Clay Guida: “Walk” by Pantera
Sean Brady vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Sean Brady def. Kelvin Gastelum via submission (kimura) – Round 3, 1:43
Sean Brady: “They Don’t Love You No More” by DJ Khaled
Kelvin Gastelum: “El Palenque” by Vicente Fernandez
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Rob Font
Deiveson Figueiredo def. Rob Font via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Deiveson Figueiredo: “Bandoleros” by Don Omar feat. Tego Calderon
Rob Font: “Welcome to Jamrock” by Damien Marley
Bobby Green vs. Jalin Turner
Jalin Turner def. Bobby Green via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:49
Jalin Turner: “The Climb Back” by J. Cole
Bobby Green: “Levels” by BigXthaPlug
Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan def. Beneil Dariush via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:04
Arman Tsarukyan: “Yarkhusta” traditional Armenian song
Beneil Dariush: “Still Rolling Stones” by Lauren Daigle