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 Sacramento, Calif.
Benito Lopez def. Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Benito Lopez: “Run This Town” by Jay Z feat. Rihanna
Vince Morales: “Sho Nuff” by Tech N9ne
Brianna Van Buren def. Livinha Souza via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Brianna Van Buren: “Strong Will Continue” by Damian Marley feat. Nas
Livinha Souza: “Nego Drama” by Racionais MCs
Jonathan Martinez def. Liu Pingyuan via knockout (knee) – Round 3, 3:54
Jonathan Martinez: “Pacas de a Kilo” by Tigers del Norte
Liu Pingyuan: “Bu Zai You Yu” by Beyond
Ryan Hall def. Darren Elkins via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Ryan Hall: “Pinball Wizard” by The Who
Darren Elkins: “Bleed It Out” by Linkin Park
Julianna Pena def. Nicco Montano via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
Julianna Pena: “The Fear” by The Score
Nicco Montano: “NDN Kars” by Keith Secola
Andre Fili def. Sheymon Moraes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:07
Andre Fili: “Feeling Myself” by Mac Dre
Sheymon Moraes: “Anjos” by O Rappa
John Allan def. Mike Rodriguez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
John Allan: “Aonde Nos Chegou” by MC Menor e MC Dede
Mike Rodriguez/autotag]: “We Don’t Care Anymore” by Story of the Year
Marvin Vettori def. Cezar Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
[autotag]Marvin Vettori: “Victory” by P Diddy feat. Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes
Cezar Ferreira: “La Danza del Tezcatliopoca Rojo” by Ramiro Musotto
Karl Roberson def. Wellington Turman via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Karl Roberson: “Hussle and Motivate” by Nipsey Hussle
Wellington Turman: “Throw it Up” by Lil’ Jon and The East Side Boyz
Josh Emmett def. Mirsad Bektic via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:25
Josh Emmett: “Pain” by Pusha T/”Refuse to Lose” by Brotha Lynch Huhg/”Sky is the Limit” by Rebelution
Mirsad Bektic: “Volim te Bosno” by 180 Boys
Urijah Faber def. Ricky Simon via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:46
Urijah Faber: “California Love” by Tupac feat. Dr. Dre
Ricky Simon: “Ain’t Going Back” by Russ
Germaine de Randamie def. Aspen Ladd via TKO (punch) – Round 1, 0:16
Germaine de Randamie: “Het Land Van” by Deetox and Lange Frans
Aspen Ladd: “Promontory” from “The Last of the Mohicans” soundtrack by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman
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