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 249 went with as their backing tracks in Jacksonville, Fla.
Ryan Spann def. Sam Alvey via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Ryan Spann: “Smile (Living My Best Life)” by Lil Duval
Sam Alvey: “From Now On” by Hugh Jackman
Bryce Mitchell def. Charles Rosa via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-24)
Bryce Mitchell: “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” by DMX
Charles Rosa: “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Vicente Luque def. Niko Price via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 3, 3:37
Vicente Luque: “Baby Baby” by Tropkillaz
Niko Price: “Unstoppable” by Drake Jomaa
Carla Esparza def. Michelle Waterson via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 30-27)
Carla Esparza: “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Michelle Waterson: “Legends Are Made” by Sam Tinnesz
Aleksei Oleinik def. Fabricio Werdum via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Aleksei Oleinik: “Ballad for the Suppression” by Vladimir Vysotsky
Fabricio Werdum: “Amigo” by Roberto Carlos
Anthony Pettis def. Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Anthony Pettis: “Showtime” by Jim Jones and Tum Tum
Donald Cerrone: “Cowboy” by Kid Rock
Greg Hardy def. Yorgan De Castro via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Greg Hardy: “Ain’t Enough Money” by Greg Hardy and J. Oliver
Yorgan De Castro: “Cancan” by Ferro Gaita
Calvin Kattar def. Jeremy Stephens via knockout (strikes) – Round 2, 2:42
Calvin Kattar: “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty
Jeremy Stephens: “All Eyez On Me” by Tupac
Francis Ngannou def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:20
Francis Ngannou: “Yope Remix” by Innoss’b. feat. Diamond Platnumz
Jairzinho Rozenstruik: “Champion” by Josylvio, Sevn Alias, Psycho
Henry Cejudo def. Dominick Cruz via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:58
Henry Cejudo: “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco
Dominick Cruz: “How I Could Just Kill a Man” by Cypress Hill
Justin Gaethje def. Tony Ferguson via TKO (punches) – Round 5, 3:39
Justin Gaethje: “Call Me Human” by Godfather of Harlem feat. Skip Marley and French Montana
Tony Ferguson: “The Party Has Just Begun” by Freestyle
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