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 242 went with as their backing tracks in Abu Dhabi.
Don Madge def. Fares Ziam via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Don Madge: “Money Man” by A$AP Mob feat. A$AP Rocky, A$AP Nast, Yung Lord and Skepta
Fares Ziam: “Never Personal” by Lacrim feat. Rick Ross
Omari Akhmedov def. Zak Cummings via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Omari Akhmedov: “Mosaique” by Ash
Zak Cummings: “Kick It in the Sticks” by Brantley Gilbert
Muslim Salikhov def. Nordine Taleb via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:26
Muslim Salikhov: “Uppercut” by Tupac
Nordine Taleb: “Go Hard or Go Home” by Wiz Khalifa feat. Iggy Azalea
Belal Muhammad def. Takashi Sato via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 1:55
Belal Muhammad: “My Blood is Palestinian” by Mohammed Assaf
Takashi Sato: “Oh Ashes/Ash King” by Susumu Hirasawa
Ottman Azaitar def. Teemu Packalen via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 3:33
Ottman Azaitar: Morocco national anthem
Teemu Packalen: “Kipinan Hetki” by Robin feat. Elastinen
Sarah Moras def. Liana Jojua via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 2:26
Sarah Moras: “Decisions” by Borgore feat. Miley Cyrus
Liana Jojua: “Dato Kenchiashvili da Ansambli Taoba” by Daukarit Rom Dzvel Xanjals
Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lerone Murphy declared split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)
Lerone Murphy: “Ambitionz As a Ridah” by Tupac
Zubaira Tukhugov: “Terrible” by Solzh G1ala
Joanne Calderwood def. Andrea Lee via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Joanne Calderwood: “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder
Andrea Lee: “One Bad Bitch” by Carroll Baker
Diego Ferreira def. Mairbek Taisumov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Diego Ferreira: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics
Mairbek Taisumov: “Kunta Maitan” by Nasheed
Curtis Blaydes def. Shamil Abdurakhimov via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:22
Curtis Blaydes: “Mortal Kombat” theme song
Shamil Abdurakhimov: “Alujo” by Youth of Dagestan
Islam Makhachev def. Davi Ramos via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Islam Makhachev: “Ghaltana” by Saad Lamjarred
Davi Ramos: “Till I Collapse” by Eminem feat. Nate Dogg
Paul Felder def. Edson Barboza via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 30-27)
Paul Felder: “Motownphilly” by Boyz II Men/”Hey Look Ma, I Made It” by Panic! At the Disco
Edson Barboza: “Vim, Vivi, Venci” by MP Michael Puga feat. Edson Barboza
Khabib Nurmagomedov def. Dustin Poirier via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:06
Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Dagestan” by Direct Hit feat. Sabina Saidova
Dustin Poirier: “The Boss” by James Brown
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