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 240 went with as their backing tracks in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Erik Koch def. Kyle Stewart via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Erik Koch: “J’adore Hardcore” by Scooter
Kyle Stewart: “Feeling Good” by Michael Buble
Gillian Robertson def. Sarah Frota via TKO (elbows) – Round 2, 4:13
Gillian Robertson: “PIMP” by 50 Cent feat. Snoop Dogg, G-Unit
Sarah Frota: “AmarElo” by Emicide feat. Belchior
Deiveson Figueiredo def. Alexandre Pantoja via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Deiveson Figueiredo: “O Maior Trofeu” by Damares
Alexandre Pantoja: “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Gavin Tucker def. Seungwoo Choi via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 3:17
Gavin Tucker: “Legend Has It” by Run the Jewels
Seungwoo Choi: “Human” by Rag’n’Bone Man
Hakeem Dawodu def. Yoshinori Horie via TKO (head kick) – Round 3, 4:09
Hakeem Dawodu: “BIG” by Young M.A.
Yoshinori Horie: “Champion” by Tohoshinki
Viviane Araujo def. Alexis Davis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Viviane Araujo: “Mais Agressivo Que Antes (Ao Vivo)” by Cambio Negro
Alexis Davis: “A Night with the Jersey Devil” by Bruce Springsteen
Krzysztof Jotko def. Marc-Andre Barriault via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Krzysztof Jotko: “Jump Around” by House of Pain
Marc-Andre Barriault: “Kill Your Conscience” by Shinedown
Arman Tsarukyan def. Olivier Aubin-Mercier via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Arman Tsarukyan: “Yarkhushta” (Armenian traditional song)
Olivier Aubin-Mercier: “Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy
Geoff Neal def. Niko Price via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:39
Geoff Neal: “Don’t Push Me” by 50 Cent feat. Eminem and Lloyd Banks
Niko Price: “Never Did” by Ryan Caraveo
Cris Cyborg def. Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Cris Cyborg: “Galieu” by Fernandinho
Felicia Spencer: “We Will Rock You” by Queen
Max Holloway def. Frankie Edgar via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 48-47)
Max Holloway: “Long Live the Chief” by Jidenna/”Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Moke Boy
Frankie Edgar: “Kick in the Door” by Notorious B.I.G.
For complete coverage of UFC 240, check out the UFC Results.
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