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 248 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Danaa Batgerel def. Guido Cannetti via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:01
Danaa Batgerel: “Wolf Totem” by The Hu
Guido Cannetti: “Dr. Panico” by Clinch!
Giga Chikadze def. Jamall Emmers via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jamall Emmers: “In the Field” by Pardison Fontaine
Giga Chikadze: “Samani” by Chabuka Amiranashvili
Gerald Meerschaert def. Deron Winn via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:13
Gerald Meerschaert: “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
Deron Winn: “In Vein” by Rick Ross feat. The Weeknd
Rodolfo Vieira def. Saparbek Safarov via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:58
Rodolfo Vieira: “Human” by Rag’n’Bone Man
Saparbek Safarov: “Kunta Maytan” by Nasheed
Mark Madsen def. Austin Hubbard via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Austin Hubbard: “Maad City Remix” by Steelo Bass & Boo G
Mark Madsen: “Man on a Mission” by Oh the Larceny
Sean O’Malley def. Jose Quinonez via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:02
Sean O'Malley: “Superstar” by Lupe Fiasco feat. Matthew Santos
Jose Quinonez: “La Senda del Guerreor Rojo” by Anawak
Alex Oliveira def. Max Griffin via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Alex Oliveira: “Ta Escrito” by Grupo Revelacao
Max Griffin: “On God” by Mustard feat. A$AP Ferg, YG, Tyga and A$AP Rocky
Neil Magny def. Li Jingliang via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Neil Magny: “No Regrets” by Lecrae feat. Suzy Rock
Li Jingliang: “Dude” by Erkin Abdulla
Beneil Dariush def. Drakkar Klose via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:00
Beneil Dariush: “Still Rolling Stones” by Lauren Dingle
Drakkar Klose: “Win” by Jay Rock
Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. Zhang Weili via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
Zhang Weili: “Swordsman & Sea of Laughter” by Huangshan
Joanna Jedrzejczyk: “Dream On” by Aerosmith
Israel Adesanya def. Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Israel Adesanya: “Glow” by Drake feat. Kanye West
Yoel Romero: “Solado” by Juan Luis Guerra
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