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+ 19 went with as their backing tracks in Tampa, Fla.
J.J. Aldrich def. Lauren Mueller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
J.J. Aldrich: “The Otherside” by The Roots feat. Bilal
Lauren Mueller: “Rise” by State of Mine
Marvin Vettori def. Andrew Sanchez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Marvin Vettori: “Victory” by P. Diddy feat. Busta Rhymes
Andrew Sanchez: “Lunatic Fringe” by Red Rider
Miguel Baeza def. Hector Aldana via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:32
Miguel Baeza: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Hector Aldana: “Puro Cachanilla” by Vicente Fernandez
Marlon Vera def. Andre Ewell via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 3:17
Marlon Vera: “Sublime” by Machine Gun Kelly
Andre Ewell: “Intro” by D3
Deiveson Figueiredo def. Tim Elliott via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 3:08
Deiveson Figueiredo: “The Biggest Trophy” by Damares
Tim Elliott: “Karate” by Kennedy
Alex Morono def. Max Griffin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Alex Morono: “Throes of Perdition” by Trivium
Max Griffin: “Oh God” by Mustard feat. A$AP Ferg, YG, Tyga and A$AP Rocky
Mike Davis def. Thomas Gifford via knockout (punch) – Round 3, 4:45
Mike Davis: “Alive” by Five
Thomas Gifford: “Nobody” by Casting Crowns
Ryan Spann def. Devin Clark via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 2:01
Ryan Spann: “Can’t Stop Us” by Chaz French
Devin Clark: “Animal” by Upchurch
Eryk Anders def. Gerald Meerschaert via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Eryk Anders: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” theme song by Ennio Morricone
Gerald Meerschaert: “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
Matt Frevola def. Luis Pena via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Matt Frevola: “Born in the USA” by Bruce Springsteen
Luis Pena: “Move Ya Body” by Nina Sky
Amanda Ribas def. Mackenzie Dern via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Amanda Ribas: “Fee Ra Huri” by Omnia
Mackenzie Dern: “Old Town Road” by Lil’ Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
Niko Price def. James Vick via knockout (upkick, punches) – Round 1, 1:44
Niko Price: “Good Day” by Greg Street feat. Nappy Roots
James Vick: “All the Above” by Maino feat. T-Pain
Cub Swanson def. Kron Gracie via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Cub Swanson: “Go Loko” by YG feat. Tyga and Jon Z
Kron Gracie: “The Purge” siren
Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. Michelle Waterson via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
Joanna Jedrzejczyk: “Back from the Edge” by James Arthur
Michelle Waterson: “Ready, Set, Let’s Go” by Sam Tinnesz
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