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 on ESPN 10 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Christian Aguilera def. Anthony Ivy via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:59
Christian Aguilera: “Smile (Living My Best Life)” by Lil’ Duval
Anthony Ivy: “Paranoia” by Dave East feat. Jeezy
Tyson Nam def. Zarrukh Adashev via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 0:32
Tyson Nam: “Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)” by Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin
Zarrukh Adashev: “Fast and Sad” by Ivarelli
Julia Avila def. Gina Mazany via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:22
Julia Avila: “Bad Girls” by M.I.A.
Gina Mazany: “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I
Merab Dvalishvili def. Gustavo Lopez via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
Merab Dvalishvili: “Midi Midi” by Movdivar
Gustavo Lopez: “Let It Out” by Kennedy
Mariya Agapova def. Hannah Cifers via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:42
Mariya Agapova: “Where Is Your Love?” by Scriptonite feat. Major Lazer
Hannah Cifers: “Your Love Oh Lord” by Third Day
Jordan Espinosa def. Mark De La Rosa via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Jordan Espinosa: “Baila Conmigo” by Dayvi and Victor Cardenas feat. Kelly Ruiz
Mark De La Rosa: “BLKKK SKKKN HEAD” by Kanye West
Andre Fili def. Charles Jourdain via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Andre Fili: “Feelin’ Myself” by Mac Dre
Charles Jourdain: “For the Glory” by All Good Things
Charles Rosa def. Kevin Aguilar via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Charles Rosa: “Red Nation” by The Game feat. Lil’ Wayne
Kevin Aguilar: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Marilyn Manson
Marvin Vettori def. Karl Roberson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:17
Marvin Vettori: “Victory” by P Diddy feat. Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes
Karl Roberson: “Mob Ties” by Massaka and Joe Young feat. Tyg
Cynthia Calvillo def. Jessica Eye via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Cynthia Calvillo: “Jump Around” by House of Pain
Jessica Eye: “You Should See Me in a Crown” by Billie Eilish
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