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+ 16 went with as their backing tracks in Vancouver.
Austin Hubbard def. Kyle Prepolec via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Austin Hubbard: “Maad City Remix” by Steelo Bass feat. Boo G
Kyle Prepolec: “The Resistance” by Skillet
Louis Smolka def. Ryan MacDonald via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:43
Louis Smolka: “I Don’t Die” by Joyner Lucas
Ryan MacDonald: “Options” by NF
Chas Skelly def. Jordan Griffin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Chas Skelly: “Loud and Heavy” by Cody Jinks
Jordan Griffin: “Middle Child” by J. Cole
Hunter Azure def. Brad Katona via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Hunter Azure: “Back in Black” by AC/DC
Brad Katona: “Oats in the Water” by Ben Howard
Miles Johns def. Cole Smith via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Miles Johns: “Crown” by Jay Z
Cole Smith: PRIDE FC theme song
Augusto Sakai def. Marcin Tybura via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:59
Augusto Sakai: “Anjos (Pra Quem Tem Fe)” by O Rappa
Marcin Tybura: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Misha Cirkunov def. Jim Crute via submission (Peruvian necktie) – Round 1, 3:38
Misha Cirkunov: “Forever Young” by RMF
Jim Crute: “I Am Somebody” by Bliss n Eso
Uriah Hall def. Antonio Carlos Junior via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Uriah Hall: “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J
Antonio Carlos Junior: “Mas Que Nada” by Sergio Mendes feat. Black Eyed Peas
Tristan Connelly def. Michel Pereira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Tristan Connelly: “The Blood of Cu Chulainn” by Jeff Danna and Mychael Danna
Michel Pereira: “Combate” by Aldair Playboy feat. MC WM
Todd Duffee vs. Jeff Hughes declared no contest (accidental eye poke) – Round 1
Todd Duffee: “We Ready” by Archie Eversole
Jeff Hughes: “Higher Ground” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Glover Teixeira def. Nikita Krylov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Glover Teixeira: “Welcome To the Jungle” by Guns ‘N’ Roses
Nikita Krylov: “Wildman” by Rem Digga
Justin Gaethje def. Donald Cerrone via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:18
Justin Gaethje: “Vigilant” by Randy Valentine
Donald Cerrone: “Cowboy” by Kid Rock
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