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+ 21 went with as their backing tracks in Moscow.
Davey Grant def. Grigorii Popov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Davey Grant: “Concrete Angel” by Gareth Emery feat. Christina Novelli
Grigorii Popov: “Legend About Ancient Fights” by Olga Podluzhnaya
Pannie Kianzad def. Jessica-Rose Clark via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Pannie Kianzad: “Daddy Cool” by Boney M
Jessica-Rose Clark: “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar
Roosevelt Roberts def. Alexander Yakovlev via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Roosevelt Roberts: “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence
Alexander Yakovlev: “Music: The Best 3” by Justin Seven Music
David Zawada def. Abubakar Nurmagomedov via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:50
David Zawada: “Hungry” by Rob Bailey and The Hustle Standard
Abubakar Nurmagomedov: “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio
Karl Roberson def. Roman Kopylov via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:01
Karl Roberson: “Fucc It Up” by Roddy Ricch
Roman Kopylov: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
Rustam Khabilov def. Sergey Khandozhko via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Rustam Khabilov: “Voodoo People” by The Prodigy
Sergey Khandozhko: “Sovereign Russia” by Kuban Cossack Choir
Magomed Ankalaev def. Dalcha Lungiambula via knockout (kick and punches) – Round 3, 0:29
Magomed Ankalaev: “My Nanak” by Tamila Sagaipova
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Dalcha Lungiambula: “Mpakasa Ndombe” by El Nega
Shamil Gamzatov def. Klidson Abreu via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Shamil Gamzatov: “Intro” by DMX
Klidson Abreu: “G.R.E.S. Unidos da Alvorada” by Manaus
Anthony Rocco Martin def. Ramazan Emeev via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Anthony Rocco Martin: “Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood and The Destroyers
Ramazan Emeev: “Because I Am a Highlander” by Marat
Ed Herman def. Khadis Ibragimov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Ed Herman: “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by Scorpions
Khadis Ibragimov: “North Caucasus” by Aishat Aisaeva
Danny Roberts def. Zelim Imadaev via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 4:54
Danny Roberts: “Last Night in L.A.” by Konan
Zelim Imadaev: “Letz Get it On” by 2pac
Alexander Volkov def. Greg Hardy via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexander Volkov: “Zima Mama” by 25/17
Greg Hardy: “I Want War” by Pastor Troy
Zabit Magomedsharipov def. Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Zabit Magomedsharipov: “Lezginka” by Djigitovka
Calvin Kattar: “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty
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