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 246 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Sabina Mazo def. J.J. Aldrich via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Sabina Mazo: “I Know Who I Am” by Sinach
J.J. Aldrich: “The Otherside” by The Roots feat. Bilal Oliver
Aleksa Camur def. Justin Ledet via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Aleksa Camur: “Heathens” by Twenty-One Pilots
Justin Ledet: “Rodeo” by Garth Brooks
Drew Dober def. Nasrat Haqparast via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:10
Drew Dober: “This Is How We Do It” by Montel Jordan
Nasrat Haqparast: Afghanistan national anthem
Askar Askarov def. Tim Elliott via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Askar Askarov: “Dombra” by Ugur Isilak
Tim Elliott: “Karate” by Kennedy
Sodiq Yusuff def. Andre Fili via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Sodiq Yusuff: “Power” by Kanye West
Andre Fili: “Feeling Myself” by Mac Dre
Roxanne Modafferi def. Maycee Barber via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Roxanne Modafferi: “Wolf Totem” by The HU
Maycee Barber: “The Champion” by Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris
Diego Ferreira def. Anthony Pettis via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:46
Diego Ferreira: “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins
Anthony Pettis: “Show Time” by Tum Tum feat. Jim Jones
Brian Kelleher def. Ode Osbourne via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:45
Brian Kelleher: “Sacrifices” by Big Sean feat. Migos
Ode Osbourne: “Rapture” by Koffee feat. Govana
Aleksei Oleinik def. Maurice Greene via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:38
Aleksei Oleinik: “Ballad for Suppression” by Vladimir Vysotsky
Maurice Greene: “(Expletive) Done Changed” by T-Billa
Holly Holm def. Raquel Pennington via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Holly Holm: “Rock and Roll” by Led Zeppelin
Raquel Pennington: “The Bravest” by Sir Roosevelt
Conor McGregor def. Donald Cerrone via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:40
Conor McGregor: “The Foggy Dew” by Sinead O’Connor and The Chieftains / “Notorious” by Duran Duran / “Hypnotize” by Notorious B.I.G.
Donald Cerrone: “Cowboy” by Kid Rock
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