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 247 went with as their backing tracks in Houston.
Youssef Zalal def. Austin Lingo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Youssef Zalal: “Up All Night” by Drake
Austin Lingo: “What’s Happenin” by Webbie
Andre Ewell def. Jonathan Martinez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Andre Ewell: “Highlights” by Kanye West
Journey Newson def. Domingo Pilarte via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:38
Journey Newson: “No Name” by NF
Domingo Pilarte: “Forever Flame” by Miracle of Sound
Mario Bautista def. Miles Johns via TKO (knee, punches) – Round 2, 1:41
Mario Bautista: “Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue
Khaos Williams def. Alex Morono via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:27
Khaos Williams: “Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill
Lauren Murphy def. Andrea Lee via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Lauren Murphy: “Bad To the Bone” by George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Andrea Lee: “One Bad Bitch” by Carroll Baker
Trevin Giles def. James Krause via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
James Krause: “Rambo” by Bryson Tiller
Derrick Lewis def. Ilir Latifi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Derrick Lewis: “Tops Drop” by Fat Pat
Ilir Latifi: “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti
Dan Ige def. Mirsad Bektic via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Dan Ige: “Digging For Windows” by Zack de la Rocha
Mirsad Bektic: “All Eyez On Me” by Tupac
Justin Tafa def. Juan Adams via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:59
Juan Adams: “Bad Man” by imk. a.y.o.
Valentina Shevchenko def. Katlyn Chookagian via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 1:03
Valentina Shevchenko: Traditional Eastern European dance
Katlyn Chookagian: “Where the Hood At” by DMX
Jon Jones def. Dominick Reyes via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Jon Jones: “God Gave Me Style” by 50 Cent/”The Champ Is Here” by Jadakiss
Dominick Reyes: “Grinding All My Life” by Nipsey Hussle
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