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 243 went with as their backing tracks in Melbourne, Australia.
Khalid Taha def. Bruno Silva via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:00
Khalid Taha: “Xhelozia” by Mozzik
Bruno Silva: “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr.
Ji Yeon Kim def. Nadia Kassem via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:59
Ji Yeon Kim: “Forever Young” by Crew Cardinal feat. Kodie
Nadia Kassem: “Run That” by Pistol Pete & Enzo
Megan Anderson def. Zarah Fairn via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:57
Megan Anderson: “Where Yah From” by Drapht
Zarah Fairn: “Love Now” by Calvin Harris feat. All About She
Brad Riddell def. Jamie Mullarkey via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Brad Riddell: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Jamie Mullarkey: “Hard Act To Follow” by Grinspoon
Callan Potter def. Maki Pitolo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Callan Potter: “Up There Cazaly” by The Two Man Band
Maki Pitolo: “Loud” by Mac Miller
Jake Matthews def. Rostem Akman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jake Matthews: “The Game” by Motorhead
Rostem Akman: “Original” by Xatar
Yorgan De Castro def. Justin Tafa via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:10
Yorgan De Castro: “Till I Collapse” by Eminem
Justin Tafa: “Engineers” by Hp Boyz
Dhiego Lima def. Luke Jumeau via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Dhiego Lima: “God’s Not Dead” by Newsboys
Luke Jumeau: “Dreaming” by Scribe
Serghei Spivac def. Tai Tuivasa via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:14
Serghei Spivac: “Spivak” by Jurla
Tai Tuivasa: “Spot the Difference” by ONEFOUR
Dan Hooker def. Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Dan Hooker: “Working Class Man” by Jimmy Barnes
Al Iaquinta: “Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3
Israel Adesanya def. Robert Whittaker via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 3:33
Israel Adesanya: “Hype to Hype” by Big Rulez
Robert Whittaker: “Khe Sanh” by Cold Chisel
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