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 241 went with as their backing tracks in Anaheim, Calif.
Sabina Mazo def. Shana Dobson via unanimous decision (30-24, 30-25, 30-25)
Sabina Mazo: “Fu-Gee-La” by The Fugees
Shana Dobson: “Swagga Like Us” by T.I. & Jay Z feat. Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne
Kyung Ho Kang def. Brandon Davis via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Kyung Ho Kang: “Wanted Dead or Alive” by M.I.A.
Brandon Davis: “You Never Met a Mother(expletive) Quite Like Me” by Kid Rock
Hannah Cifers def. Jodie Esquibel via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Hannah Cifers: “Your Love Oh Lord (Psalm 36)” by Third Day
Jodie Esquibel: “California Dreamin” by The Mamas and the Papas
Casey Kenney def. Manny Bermudez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Casey Kenney: “Status Symbol 3” by Nipsey Hussle feat. Buddy
Manny Bermudez: “Go Loko” by YG feat. Tyga and Jon Z
Drakkar Klose def. Christos Giagos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Drakkar Klose: “Win” by Jay Rock
Christos Giagos: “Natural” by Imagine Dragons
Cory Sandhagen def. Raphael Assuncao via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Cory Sandhagen: “Victory Lap” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Raphael Assuncao: “Podo Vir” by Tiago
Khama Worthy def. Devonte Smith via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:15
Khama Worthy: “God’s Plan” by Drake
Devonte Smith: “Thank You” by DJ Khalid feat. Big Sean
Derek Brunson def. Ian Heinisch via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Derek Brunson: “Victory Lap” by Nipsey Hussle feat. Stacy Barthe
Ian Heinisch: “Hurricane” by Bob Dylan
Sodiq Yusuff def. Gabriel Benitez via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:14
Sodiq Yusuff: “Power” by Kanye West
Gabriel Benitez: “Tierra Santa” by Mejor Morir en Pie
Paulo Costa def. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Paulo Costa: “Dream On” by Aerosmith
Yoel Romero: “Soldado” by Juan Luis Guerra
Nate Diaz def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nate Diaz: “Trained to Go To Ft. Laroo” by E40/”Used To” by Drake feat. Lil’ Wayne/”The Way I Am” by Eminem
Anthony Pettis: “Hate Me Now” by Nas feat. Puff Daddy
Stipe Miocic def. Daniel Cormier via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 4:09
Stipe Miocic: “Til I Die” by Machine Gun Kelly
Daniel Cormier: “When We Ride on Our Enemies” by Tupac/”Right Above It” by Lil’ Wayne feat. Drake
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