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 245 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Punahele Soriano def. Oskar Piechota via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:17
Punahele Soriano: “You’re the Voice” by John F. Farnham
Oskar Piechota: “J’y Suis Jamais Alle” by Yann Tiersen
Jessica Eye def. Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jessica Eye: “You Should See Me in a Crown” by Billie Eilish
Viviane Araujo: “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio
Brandon Moreno def. Kai Kara-France via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Brandon Moreno: “El Corrido del Bebe Asesino” by Ariel Macias
Kai Kara-France: “The Greatest” by Six60
Chase Hooper def. Daniel Teymur via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:34
Chase Hooper: “Visionz” by Wu Tang Clan
Daniel Teymur: “Spontanitet” by Kaliffa
Matt Brown def. Ben Saunders via knockout (strikes) – Round 2, 4:55
Matt Brown: “I Am the Immortal” by Jasta
Ben Saunders: “Grew Up a Screw Up” by Ludacris feat. Young Jeezy
Omari Akhmedov def. Ian Heinisch via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Omari Akhmedov: “Mosaique” by Ash
Ian Heinisch: “Hurricane” by Bob Dylan
Irene Aldana def. Ketlen Vieira via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:51
Irene Aldana: “Army of Me” by Bjork
Ketlen Vieira: “Efesios 6” by Anderson Freire
RESULT
Geoff Neal: “Don’t Push Me” by 50 Cent
Mike Perry: “Forever” by Tory Lanez
Petr Yan def. Urijah Faber via knockout (head kick) – Round 3, 0:43
Petr Yan: “Stem for the Belt” by Noggano
Urijah Faber: “California Love” by Tupac feat. Dr. Dre
Marlon Moraes def. Jose Aldo via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Marlon Moraes: “My Time” by Fabolous feat. Jeremih
Jose Aldo: “Run This Town” by Jay-Z feat. Rihanna
Amanda Nunes def. Germaine de Randamie via unanimous decision (49-44, 49-46, 49-45)
Amanda Nunes: “The Champion” by Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris
Germaine de Randamie: “Het Land Van” by Deetox & Lange Frans
Alexander Volkanovski def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)
Alexander Volkanovski: “Game of Thrones” theme song (violin cover) by Jason Yang and Roger Lima
Max Holloway: “B.O.M.B.S.” by Fabolous and “Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Moke Boy
Kamaru Usman def. Colby Covington via TKO (punches) – Round 5, 4:10
Kamaru Usman: “Another Story” by Burna Boy and “Anybody” by Burna Boy
Colby Covington: “Medal” (Kurt Angle theme song) by Jim Johnson
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