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 53 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas (fighters listed alphabetically).
AJ Dobson
Julian Erosa
Julian Erosa def. Ricardo Ramos via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:15
“Whitehouse Road” by Tyler Childers
Jarno Errens
Jarno Errens def. Steven Nguyen via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“2 Be High” by Nico Moreno
Cody Gibson
Miles Johns def. Cody Gibson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Kurt Holobaugh
Trey Ogden def. Kurt Holobaugh via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Never” by Arkitek MrJ feat. Alaina Cross
Miles Johns
Andre Lima
Andre Lima def. Igor Severino via disqualification (biting) – Round 2, 2:52
“Galera Do Interior” by Bareos Da Pisadinha
Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas def. Amanda Ribas via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
“Prolific Praise” by Trey Mclaughlin
Steven Nguyen
Trey Ogden
Trey Ogden def. Kurt Holobaugh via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Sound of My Ceremony” by Nipsey Hussle
Fernando Padilla
Fernando Padilla def. Luis Pajuelo via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 1, 2:45
“El Valiente de Chihuahua” by Corridos Para Peleadores
Mick Parkin
Mick Parkin def. Mohammed Usman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Luis Pajuelo
Fernando Padilla def. Luis Pajuelo via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 1, 2:45
“It Was Written” by Damian Marley
Billy Quarantillo
Youssef Zalal def. Billy Quarantillo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:50
“Big Dog” by Benny The Butch feat. Lil Wayne
Ricardo Ramos
Julian Erosa def. Ricardo Ramos via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:15
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
Montserrat Rendon
Amanda Ribas
Rose Namajunas def. Amanda Ribas via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
“Omnia” by Fee Ra Huri
Cameron Saaiman
Payton Talbott def. Cameron Saaiman via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:21
“Safari Song” by Greta Van Fleet
Igor Severino
Andre Lima def. Igor Severino via disqualification (biting) – Round 2, 2:52
“Superman” (instrumental) by Eminem
Edmen Shahbazyan
Edmen Shahbazyan def. AJ Dobson via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:33
“Shook Ones Pt. 2” by Mobb Deep
Justin Tafa
Karl Williams def. Justin Tafa via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
“Tama Samoa” by Rsa Band Samoa
Payton Talbott
Mohammed Usman
Karl Williams
Karl Williams def. Justin Tafa via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
“Stars” by Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign
Youssef Zalal
Youssef Zalal def. Billy Quarantillo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:50
“Up All Night” by Drake
Darya Zheleznyakova
Darya Zheleznyakova def. Montserrat Rendon via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Gun for the Belt” by Noggano feat. Sophie
