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.
Inside, see what the fighters from UFC 238 went with as their backing tracks in Chicago.
Katlyn Chookagian def. Joanne Calderwood via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Katlyn Chookagian: “Where the Hood At” by DMX
Joanne Calderwood: “Maniac” by Michael Sembello
Eddie Wineland def. Grigorii Popov via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 4:47
Eddie Wineland: “Big Iron” by Johnny Cash
Grigory Popov: “Legend About Ancient Fights” by Olga Podludnaya
Darren Stewart def. Bevon Lewis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Darren Stewart: “Autopsy” by Skepta
Bevon Lewis: “Uptown Anthem” by Naughty by Nature
Yan Xiaonan def. Angela Hill via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Yan Xiaonan: “Once Upon a Time in China” by James Wong
Angela Hill: “Skulls” by Misfits
Calvin Kattar def. Ricardo Lamas via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:06
Calvin Kattar: “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Ricardo Lamas: “Cuba Isla Bella” by Orishas
Alexa Grasso def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexa Grasso: “Paper Plane” by M.I.A.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz: “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop
Aljamain Sterling def. Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Aljamain Sterling: “I Love (ADHD)” by Joyner Lucas
Pedro Munhoz: “Ambitionz as a Ridah” by Tupac
Tatiana Suarez def. Nina Ansaroff via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Tatiana Suarez: “Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Nina Ansaroff: “Try Everything” by Shakira
Blagoy Ivanov def. Tai Tuivasa via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Blagoy Ivanov: “Yuku” by Kapitan Petko Voivoda
Tai Tuivasa: “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams
Petr Yan def. Jimmie Rivera via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Petr Yan: “Russian Paradise” by Ноггано feat. AK 47
Jimmie Rivera: “Conteo” by Don Omar
Tony Ferguson def. Donald Cerrone via TKO (cut) – Round 2, 5:00
Tony Ferguson: “The Party Has Just Begun” by Freestyle
Donald Cerrone: “Cowboy” by Kid Rock
Valentina Shevchenko def. Jessica Eye via knockout (head kick) – Round 2, 0:26
Valentina Shevchenko: Traditional Eastern European folk dance by Lezginka
Jessica Eye: “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake
Henry Cejudo def. Marlon Moraes via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 4:51
Henry Cejudo: “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco
Marlon Moraes: “A Vida e Tipo Roda Gigante” by Andrezinho Shock
For complete coverage of UFC 238, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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