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 251 went with as their backing tracks in Abu Dhabi.
Davey Grant def. Martin Day via knockout (punch) – Round 3, 2:38
Davey Grant: “Concrete Angel” by Darren Styles and Chris Unknown
Martin Day: “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard
Karol Rosa def. Vanessa Melo via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Karol Rosa: “PRVT e Hora Vencer” by Faccao 288
Vanessa Melo: “Conquista” by Edi Rock
Raulian Paiva def. Zhalgas Zhumagulov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Raulian Paiva: “Projota” by Muleque de Villa
Zhalgas Zhamagulov: “Conil Wave” by Konil Tolkini
RESULT
Marcin Tybura: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Maxim Grishin: “Awesome God” by R Swift
Leonardo Santos def. Roman Bogatov via unanimous decision (29-26, 29-26, 29-26)
Leonardo Santos: “Anjos Pra Quem Tem Fe” by O Rappa
Roman Bogatov: “Kykywka” by Kino
Makwan Amirkhani def. Danny Henry via technical submission (anaconda choke) – Round 1, 3:15
Makwan Amirkhani: “Bik O Zava” by Aziz Weisi
Danny Henry: “Underdog” by Kasabian
Muslim Salikhov def. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Muslim Salikhov: “Uppercut” by Tupac
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos: “Jardim das araucarias” by Tiregrito
Jiri Prochazka def. Volkan Oezdemir via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 0:49
Jiri Prochazka: “Voodoo Child” by Brick + Mortar
Volkan Oezdemir: “Garcimore” by Booba
Amanda Ribas def. Paige VanZant via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:21
Amanda Ribas: “Fee Ra Huri” by Omnia
Paige VanZant: “Fight for Me” by Gawvi feat. Lecrae
Rose Namajunas def. Jessica Andrade via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Rose Namajunas: “Prolific Praise” by Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar
Jessica Andrade: “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John
Petr Yan def. Jose Aldo via TKO (strikes) – Round 5, 3:24
Petr Yan: “Stem for the Belt” by Horrano Noggano
Jose Aldo: “Campeao do Povo” by Mauricio Ricao
Alexander Volkanovski def. Max Holloway via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
Alexander Volkanovski: “Down Under” by Men At Work
Max Holloway: “Believe” by Meek Mill feat. Justin Timberlake and “Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Moki Boy
Kamaru Usman def. Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
Kamaru Usman: “African Giant” and “Anybody” by Burna Boy
Jorge Masvidal: “Tony’s Theme” from “Scarface” by Giorgio Moroder
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