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 13 went with as their backing tracks in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Jack Shore def. Aaron Phillips via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:29
Jack Shore: “Supersonic” by Oasis
Aaron Phillips: “Life’s 8 Second Ride” by Ashton Dupre
Liana Jojua def. Diana Belbita via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:43
Liana Jojua: “Male Friendship” by Sharpudi Ismailov
Diana Belbita: “Legend” by Adrian von Ziegler
Jared Gordon def. Chris Fishgold via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Chris Fishgold: “Sky’s the Limit” by Lil’ Wayne
Jared Gordon: “Intro” by The XX
Modestas Bukauskas def. Andreas Michailidis via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 5:00
Modestas Bukauskas: “The Battle” (“Gladiator” soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer and “Talking Da Hardest” by Giggs
Andreas Michailidis: “300 Violin Orchestra” by Jorge Quintero
Lerone Murphy def. Ricardo Ramos via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:18
Lerone Murphy: “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by Tupac
Ricardo Ramos: “Ta Escrito” by Grupo Revelacao
Khamzat Chimaev def. John Phillips via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 2, 1:12
Khamzat Chimaev: “Noch Koga” by Timur Mutsurayev
John Phillips: “Encounter the Ultimate” (“Mortal Kombat” theme) by The Immortals
Mounir Lazzez def. Abdul Razak Alhassan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Mounir Lazzez: “Unforgettable” by French Montana feat. Swae Lee
Abdul Razak Alhassan: “Struggles” by Beniton feat. Stonebwoy
Taila Santos def. Molly McCann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Taila Santos: “Sou Vitorioso” by Neguinho do Kaxeta
Molly McCann: “Psycho” by Dave
Jimmie Rivera def. Cody Stamann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Jimmie Rivera: “Conteo” by Don Omar
Cody Stamann: “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Tim Elliott def. Ryan Benoit via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Tim Elliott: “Short Change Hero” by The Heavy
Ryan Benoit: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Calvin Kattar def. Dan Ige via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Calvin Kattar: “The House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals
Dan Ige: “Ju$t” by Run the Jewels feat. Pharrell and Zack de la Rocha
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