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+ 17 went with as their backing tracks in Mexico City.
Claudio Puelles def. Marcos Mariano via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
Claudio Puelles: “Magic in the Hamptons” by Social House
Marcos Mariano: “Vou Colher Sorrindo” by Pregador Luo
Bethe Correia def. Sijara Eubanks via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bethe Correia: “Feel This Moment” by Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera
Sijara Eubanks: “Press” by Cardi B
Paul Craig def. Vinicius Moreira via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:19
Paul Craig: “Victory Over the Sun” by Biffy Clyro
Vinicius Moreira: “Rap e Compromisso” by Sabotage
Sergio Pettis def. Tyson Nam via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Sergio Pettis: “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony
Tyson Nam: “Boy Oh Boy” by Diplo
Angela Hill def. Ariane Carnelossi via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 3, 1:56
Angela Hill: “Killers” by Transmetal
Ariane Carnelossi: “Jarabe Tapatio” by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan
Kyle Nelson def. Marco Polo Reyes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:36
Kyle Nelson: “Hard Man” by Paul Lagendyk
Marco Polo Reyes: “El Corrido de Nayarit” by Banda Kora
Jose Quinonez def. Carlos Huachin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jose Quinonez: “Mi Sangre es Guerrera” by Tlecuauhtli Yaocuauhtli
Carlos Huachin: “Contigo Peru” by Cavero and Oscar Aviles
Steven Peterson def. Martin Bravo via knockout (spinning backfist) – Round 2, 1:31
Steven Peterson: “No Apologies” by Eminem
Martin Bravo: “Ahora o Nunca” by Apache
Irene Aldana def. Vanessa Melo via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Irene Aldana: “El Sinaloense” by Banda el Recodo
Vanessa Melo: “Inimigos nao Respiram” by Gutierrez
Askar Askarov vs. Brandon Moreno declared split draw (28-28, 29-28 Askarov, 30-27 Moreno)
Askar Askarov: “Dombra” Ugur Islak
Brandon Moreno: “El Corrido del Bebe Asesino” by Ariel Macias
Carla Esparza def. Alexa Grasso via majority decision (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Carla Esparza: “Warriors Code” by Dropkick Murphys
Alexa Grasso: “Paper Planes” by M.I.A.
Yair Rodriguez vs. Jeremy Stephens declared no contest (accidental eye poke) – Round 1, 0:15
Yair Rodriguez: “Humilde por Herencia” by Jovany Cadena
Jeremy Stephens: “Till I Collapse” by Eminem
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