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 11 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
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Curtis Blaydes def. Alexander Volkov via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)
Curtis Blaydes: “Encounter The Ultimate (Theme From Mortal Kombat)” by The Immortals
Alexander Volkov: “25/17” by Zima Mama
Josh Emmett def. Shane Burgos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Josh Emmett: “Pain”/”Refuse 2 Lose”/”Sky Is The Limit” by Pusha T/Brotha Lynch Hung/Rebelution
Shane Burgos: “Invincible” by Machine Gun Kelly feat. Ester Dean
Raquel Pennington def. Marion Reneau via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Raquel Pennington: “Until We Rich” by Ice Cube feat. Krayzie Bone
Marion Reneau: “Sprinkle Me” by E-40 feat. Suga-T
Belal Muhammad def. Lyman Good via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Belal Muhammad: “Remember Me” by Boss Sayf
Lyman Good: “Destiny” by NF
Jim Miller def. Roosevelt Roberts via verbal submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:25
Jim Miller: “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” by Kiss
Roosevelt Roberts: “Thug Life” by Rod Wave
RESULT
Bobby Green: “On God” by RJMrLA
Clay Guida: “5 Minutes Alone” by Pantera
Tecia Torres def. Brianna Van Buren via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tecia Torres: “Ivy Queen” by Vamos A Guerrear feat. Nengo Flow
Brianna Van Buren: “Strong Will Continue” by Nad & Damian Marley
Marc-Andre Barriault def. Oskar Piechota via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:50
Marc-Andre Barriault: “Grateful” by NEFFEX
Oskar Piechota: “Nowiny” by Paktofonika
Gillian Robertson def. Cortney Casey via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:32
Gillian Robertson: “P.I.M.P.” by 50 Cent
Cortney Casey: “Mr. Officer” by Tee Grizzley feat. Queen Naija
Justin Jaynes def. Frank Camacho via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:41
Justin Jaynes: “People Back Home” by Florida Georgia Line
Frank Camacho: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
Lauren Murphy def. Roxanne Modafferi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Lauren Murphy: “Time For Sum Aksion” by Redman
Roxanne Modafferi: “Run” by Foo Fighters
Austin Hubbard def. Max Rohskopf via TKO (doctor stoppage) – Round 2, 5:00
Austin Hubbard: “At My Leisure (Freestyle)” by Steelo Bass
Max Rohskopf: “Pony” by Ginuwine
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