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.
See what the fighters from UFC Fight Night 213 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Christian Rodriguez vs. Joshua Weems
Christian Rodriguez def. Joshua Weems via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 1, 4:07
Christian Rodriguez: “Guasa, Guasa” by Tego Calderon
Joshua Weems: “Whatever It Takes” by Imagine Dragons
Cody Durden vs. Carlos Mota
Cody Durden def. Carlos Mota via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Cody Durden: “Hail Mary” by Tupac
Carlos Mota: “Til I Collapse” by Eminem
Steve Garcia vs. Chase Hooper
Steve Garcia def. Chase Hooper via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:32
Steve Garcia: “Armies” by KB
Chase Hooper: “Rock Shyt” by D.I.T.C.
Joseph Holmes vs. Junyong Park
Junyong Park def. Joseph Holmes via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:04
Joseph Holmes: “I Ain’t Worried” by One Republic
Junyong Park: “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti
Andrei Arlovski vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Marcos Rogerio de Lima def. Andrei Arlovski via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:50
Marcos Rogerio de Lima: “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor
Andrei Arlovski: “Watchdog” by Issaya
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Roman Dolidze vs. Phil Hawes
Roman Dolidze def. Phil Hawes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:09
Roman Dolidze: “Georgian Dances” by The Eighth Wonder of the World
Phil Hawes: “Electrifying” (The Rock WWE theme song)
Dustin Jacoby vs. Khalil Rountree
Khalil Rountree def. Dustin Jacoby via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Khalil Rountree: “Da Rockwilder” by Method Man and Redman
Dustin Jacoby: “Runnin’ Down a Dream” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Josh Fremd vs. Tresean Gore
Tresean Gore def. Josh Fremd via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 0:49
Tresean Gore: “Trailer” by Ace Hood
Josh Fremd: “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by Tupac
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Jared Vanderaa
Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Jared Vanderaa via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Waldo Cortes-Acosta: “Soy Dominicano” by Redimi2
Jared Vanderaa: “This is Halloween” by Marilyn Manson
Max Griffin vs. Tim Means
Max Griffin def. Tim Means via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Max Griffin: “The Luniz” by Yukmouth
Tim Means: “Walk” by Pantera
Calvin Kattar vs. Arnold Allen
Arnold Allen def. Calvin Kattar via TKO (injury) – Round 2, 0:08
Arnold Allen: “London Calling” by The Clash
Calvin Kattar: “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals
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