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 230 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas. (We’ll spare you the suspense: No one walked out to anyone whose name rhymes with Mason Galqueen.)
Emily Ducote vs. Ashley Yoder
Emily Ducote def. Ashley Yoder via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Emily Ducote: “Made for This” by Carrollton
Ashley Yoder: “It’s Good” by Lil’ Wayne feat. Jadakiss and Drake
Heili Alateng vs. Chris Gutierrez
Chris Gutierrez def. Heili Alateng via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Gutierrez: “Bandolero” by Don Omar feat. Tego Calderon
Heili Alateng: “Your Mongolian Empire Will Wait” by Chinggis Jaga
Irina Alekseeva vs. Melissa Dixon
Melissa Dixon def. Irina Alekseeva via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Melissa Dixon: “Hey Ya” by Outkast
Irina Alekseeva: “What Have You Lost Here?” by Janaga
Brendon Marotte vs. Terrance McKinney
Terrance McKinney def. Brendon Marotte via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:20
Terrance McKinney: “Right Hand To God” by Nipsey Hussle
Brendon Marotte: “Sail” by AWOLNation
Tainara Lisboa vs. Ravena Oliveira
Tainara Lisboa def. Ravena Oliveira via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Tainara Lisboa: “O Preco” by Charlie Brown Jr.
Ravena Oliveira: “Letodie” by Memento Mori
TJ Brown vs. Darren Elkins
Darren Elkins def. TJ Brown via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:23
Darren Elkins: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
TJ Brown: “Right Now” by Van Halen
Christian Rodriguez vs. Cameron Saaiman
Christian Rodriguez def. Cameron Saaiman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Christian Rodriguez: “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco
Cameron Saaiman: “Safari Song” by Greta Van Fleet
Michel Pereira vs. Andre Petroski
Michel Pereira def. Andre Petroski via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:06
Michel Pereira: “Canudinho Part. Ana Castela” by Gusttavo Lima
Andre Petroski: “Am I Dreaming” by Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky, Roisee
Jonathan Martinez vs. Adrian Yanez
Jonathan Martinez def. Adrian Yanez via TKO (leg kicks) – Round 2, 2:26
Jonathan Martinez: “El Papa de los Pollitos” by Los Tucanes De Tijuana
Adrian Yanez: “Barrio” by That Mexican OT feat. Lefty Sm
Viviane Araujo vs. Jennifer Maia
Viviane Araujo def. Jennifer Maia via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Viviane Araujo: “Ta OK” by Dennnins, MC Kevin o Chris, Maluma, Karol G
Jennifer Maia: “TNT” by AC/DC
Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza def. Sodiq Yusuff via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-46, 48-46)
Edson Barboza: “Pelos Meus Proprios Meios” by Oficina G3
Sodiq Yusuff: “Power” by Kanye West
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