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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 239 with vintage Led Zeppelin, Cash, Queen

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 239 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.

Julia Avila def. Pannie Kianzad via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Julia Avila: “Bad Girls” by M.I.A.

Pannie Kianzad: “Be My Lover” by La Bouche

Chance Rencountre def. Ismail Naurdiev via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Chance Rencountre: “Built to Kill” by Northern Cree Singers

Ismail Naurdiev: “Shukran” by Moe Phoenix

Edmen Shahbazyan def. Jack Marshman via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:12

Edmen Shahbazyan: “Artsakh” by Ara Gevorgyan

Jack Marshman: “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash

Song Yadong def. Alejandro Perez via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:04

Song Yadong: “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas

Alejandro Perez: “Un Puño de Tierra” by Antonio Aguilar

Claudia Gadelha def. Randa Markos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Claudia Gadelha: “Agradecer” by Pacificadores

Randa Markos: “No Love” by Eminem feat. Lil’ Wayne

Marlon Vera def. Nohelin Hernandez via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:25

Marlon Vera: “That’s All I Need” by Dirty Heads

Nohelin Hernandez: “Cameras” by Wiz Khalifa

Arnold Allen def. Gilbert Melendez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Arnold Allen: “Club Foot” by Kasabian

Gilbert Melendez: “Can’t C Me” by Tupac

Michael Chiesa def. Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Michael Chiesa: “Stranglehold” by Ted Nugent

Diego Sanchez: “Fire Squad” by J Cole

Jan Blachowicz def. Luke Rockhold via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:39

Jan Blachowicz: “The House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals

Luke Rockhold: “Live is Life” by Opus

Jorge Masvidal def. Ben Askren via knockout (knee, punches) – Round 1, 0:05

Jorge Masvidal: “Tony’s Theme” from “Scarface” by Giorgio Moroder

Ben Askren: “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)” by Parliament

Amanda Nunes def. Holly Holm via TKO (head kick, punches) – Round 1, 4:10

Amanda Nunes: “The Champion” by Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris

Holly Holm: “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin

Jon Jones def. Thiago Santos via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Thiago Santos: “Marretta da CCD Para o Mundo” by MC Isaac Saradinho

Jon Jones: “We Are the Champions” by Queen/”The Champ is Here” by Jadakiss

For complete coverage of UFC 239, check out the UFC Results.

The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.

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