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 on ESPN+ 10 went with as their backing tracks in Rochester, N.Y.
Julio Arce def. Julian Erosa via knockout (head kick) – Round 3, 1:49
Julio Arce: “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony
Julian Erosa: “No Challenge Freestyle” by Pardison Fontaine
Zak Cummings def. Trevin Giles via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 4:01
Zak Cummings: “Kick It in the Sticks” by Brantley Gilbert
Trevin Giles: “Mann” by Big Moe
Ed Herman def. Patrick Cummins via TKO (knee, punches) – Round 1, 3:39
Ed Herman: “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by Scorpions
Patrick Cummins: “Oblivion” by Grimes
Grant Dawson def. Mike Trizano via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:27
Grant Dawson: “Hellfire” by Jonathan Young
Mike Trizano: “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen
Michel Pereira def. Danny Roberts via knockout (flying knee, punch) – Round 1, 1:47
Michel Pereira: “Heroes Tonight” by Janji feat. Johnning
Danny Roberts: “Smash Sumthin'” by Adam F feat. Redman
Desmond Green def. Charles Jourdain via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Desmond Green: “Coming Home” by Diddy feat. Skylar Grey/”The Champ is Here” by Jadakiss/”Proud” by 2Chainz feat. YG, Offset/”Last Breath” by Future
Charles Jourdain: “Pure Water” by Mustard feat. Migos
Aspen Ladd def. Sijara Eubanks via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-28)
Aspen Ladd: “Promontory” by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman (“Last of the Mohicans” soundtrack)
Sijara Eubanks: “Middle Child” by J. Cole
Davi Ramos def. Austin Hubbard via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Davi Ramos: “Till I Collapse” by Eminem
Austin Hubbard: “Tsunami” by Russ
Charles Oliveira def. Nik Lentz via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 2:11
Charles Oliveira: “O Hino” by Fernandinho
Nik Lentz: “The Greatest Show Unearthed” by Creature Feature
Vicente Luque def. Derrick Krantz via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:52
Vicente Luque: “Baby Baby” by Troopkillaz
Derrick Krantz: “The Sky is a Neighborhood” by Foo Fighters
Felicia Spencer def. Megan Anderson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:24
Felicia Spencer: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
Megan Anderson: “Shook Ones Pt. II” by Mobb Deep
Ian Heinisch def. Antonio Carlos Junior via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Ian Heinisch: “Hurricane” by Bob Dylan
Antonio Carlos Junior: “Let’s Twist Again” by Chubby Checker
Rafael dos Anjos def. Kevin Lee via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:47
Rafael dos Anjos: “Fight to Survive” by Stan Bush (“Bloodsport” soundtrack)
Kevin Lee: “Dedication” by Nipsey Hussle feat. Kendrick Lamar, Victory Lap
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