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 250 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Herbert Burns def. Evan Dunham via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:20
Herbert Burns: “Desabafo/Deixa Eu Dizer” by Marcelo D2 and Claudia
Evan Dunham: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Devin Clark def. Alonzo Menifield via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Devin Clark: “Die Tonight” by Adam Calhoun and Ryann
Alonzo Menifield: “Numb/Encore” by Jay-Z and Linkin Park
Alex Perez def. Jussier Formiga via TKO (leg kicks) – Round 1, 4:06
Alex Perez: “Juicy” by Notorious B.I.G.
Jussier Formiga: “O Hino” by Fernandinho
Maki Pitolo def. Charles Byrd via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:10
Maki Pitolo: “Won’t Back Down” by Eminem
Charles Byrd: “Odze (Throwback GH)” by Odo Addy and Kukrudu
Cody Stamann def. Brian Kelleher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Stamann: “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Brian Kelleher: “Come Closer (Falling)” by Trevor Daniel
Ian Heinisch def. Gerald Meerschaert via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:14
Ian Heinisch: “Hurricane” by Bob Dylan
Gerald Meerschaert: “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
Alex Caceres def. Chase Hooper via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alex Caceres: “This Is America” by Childish Gambino
Chase Hooper: “Keep It Through” by Prodigy
Sean O’Malley def. Eddie Wineland via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:54
Sean O'Malley: “Goat Talk – Sugar Sean” by J. Rob
Eddie Wineland: “Seven Bridges Road” by The Eagles
Neil Magny def. Anthony Rocco Martin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Neil Magny: “No Regrets” by Lecrae
Anthony Rocco Martin: “Bad To the Bone” by George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Aljamain Sterling def. Cory Sandhagen via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:28
Aljamain Sterling: “I Love (ADHD)” by Joyner Lucas
Cory Sandhagen: “Victory Lap” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Cody Garbrandt def. Raphael Assuncao via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 4:59
Cody Garbrandt: “We Will Rock You” by Queen
Raphael Assuncao: “Podo Vir” by Tiago
Amanda Nunes def. Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-45)
Amanda Nunes: “The Champion” by Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris
Felicia Spencer: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 250 with lots of Queen, Biggie, Eminem
