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 went with as their backing tracks at UFC on ESPN+ 6 in Nashville, Tenn.
Jordan Espinosa def. Eric Shelton via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Jordan Espinosa: “Walk It, Talk It” by Migos feat. Drake
Eric Shelton: “My Year” by Gashi and G. Easy
Chris Gutierrez def. Ryan MacDonald via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Gutierrez: “What’s Free” by Meek Mill feat. Rick Ross and Jay Z.
Ryan MacDonald: “Lay My Claim” by Rebelution
Randa Markos def. Angela Hill via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:24
Randa Markos: “Quiet Storm” by Mobb Deep feat. Lil’ Kim
Angela Hill: “Skulls” by Misfits
Jennifer Maia def. Alexis Davis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jennifer Maia: “TNT” by AC/DC
Alexis Davis: “Know Your Enemy” by Rage Against the Machine
Marlon Vera def. Frankie Saenz via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:25
Marlon Vera: “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin
Frankie Saenz: “Calm Like a Bomb” by Rage Against the Machine
Bryce Mitchell def. Bobby Moffett via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bryce Mitchell: “Comin’ Yo Direction” by Lil Wyte
Bobby Moffett: “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin
Maycee Barber def. J.J. Aldrich via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:01
Maycee Barber: “The Champion” by Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris
J.J. Aldrich: “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons
Luis Pena def. Steven Peterson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Luis Pena: “My Mind Playing Tricks On Me” by Geto Boys
Steven Peterson: “S On My Chest” by Lil Wayne and DJ Khaled
Jussier Formiga def. Deiveson Figueiredo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Jussier Formiga: “O Hino” by Fernandinho
Deiveson Figueiredo: “Abaixa que e Tiro” by Parangole
John Makdessi def. Jesus Pinedo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
John Makdessi: “Breathe” by The Prodigy
Jesus Pinedo: “The Hatred” by Snowgoons feat. Singapore Kane, Slaine & Lord Lhus
Curtis Blaydes def. Justin Willis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Curtis Blaydes: “Mortal Kombat” theme
Justin Willis: “Ambitionz Az a Rider” by Tupac/”DNA” by Kendrick Lamar
Anthony Pettis def. Stephen Thompson via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 4:55
Anthony Pettis: “Middle Child” by J Cole
Stephen Thompson: “Wonderboy” by Tenacious D
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