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+ 24 went with as their backing tracks in Raleigh, N.C.
Herbert Burns def. Nate Landwehr via knockout (knee, punches) – Round 1, 2:43
Herbert Burns: “Desabafo” by Marcelo D2 e Claudia
Nate Landwehr: “TNT” by AC/DC
Brett Johns def. Tony Gravely via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:53
Brett Johns: “Canter” by Gerry Cinnamon
Tony Gravely: “Can’t C Me” by Tupac
Sara McMann def. Lina Lansberg via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)
Sara McMann: “Indestructible” by Disturbed
Lina Lansberg: “Bullwinkle Pt. II” by The Centurions
Montel Jackson def. Felipe Colares via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
Montel Jackson: “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
Felipe Colares: Brazil national anthem
Justine Kish def. Lucie Pudilova via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Justine Kish: “Sail” by AWOLNATION
Lucie Pudilova: “Wrong Side of Heaven” by Five Finger Death Punch
Arnold Allen def. Nik Lentz via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Arnold Allen: “Club Foot” by Kasabian
Nik Lentz: “Greatest Show Unearthed” by Creature Feature
Bevon Lewis def. Dequan Townsend via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bevon Lewis: “I Serve the Base” by Future
Dequan Townsend: “First Day Out” by Tee Grizzley
Jamahal Hill def. Darko Stosic via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jamahal Hill: “BOP on Broadway” by DaBaby
Darko Stosic: “Hriste Boze” by Nikola Urosevic Gedza
Angela Hill def. Hannah Cifers via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:26
Angela Hill: “Hell Yeah” by Dead Prez
Hannah Cifers: “Your Love Oh Lord (Psalm 36)” by Third Day
Alex Perez def. Jordan Espinosa via technical submission (arm triangle) – Round 1, 2:33
Alex Perez: “Juicy” by Notorious B.I.G.
Jordan Espinosa: “Grinding All My Life” by Nipsey Hussle
Michael Chiesa def. Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Michael Chiesa: “Stranglehold” by Ted Nugent
Rafael dos Anjos: “Going the Distance” by Bill Conti
Curtis Blaydes def. Junior Dos Santos via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:06
Curtis Blaydes: “Mortal Kombat” theme song
Junior Dos Santos: “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti
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