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.
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