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+ 26 went with as their backing tracks in Auckland, New Zealand.
Priscila Cachoeira def. Shana Dobson via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:40
Priscila Cachoeira: “Prvt e Hora Vencer” by Faccao 288
Shana Dobson: “Mamacita” by Travis Scott feat. Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug
Angela Hill def. Loma Lookboonmee via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Angela Hill: “Still Up” by Dreamville feat. EarthGang and Reason/”Shut ‘Em Up” by The Prodigy vs. Public Enemy vs. Manfred Mann
Loma Lookboonmee: “Last Light” by Bodyslam
Kai Kara-France def. Tyson Nam via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kai Kara-France: “Poi E” by Patea Maori Club
Tyson Nam: “Bobby” by Logic feat. My Dad
Song Kenan def. Callan Potter via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:20
Song Kenan: “Wo Shi Fen Nu” by Beyond
Callan Potter: “Slice of Heaven” by Dave Dobbyn
Jake Matthews def. Emil Meek via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jake Matthews: “The Game” by Motorhead
Emil Meek: “Danse pa Bordet” by Autokarma
Jalin Turner def. Josh Culibao via TKO (ground-and-pound) – Round 2, 3:01
Jalin Turner: “Under The Sun” by Dreamville, J. Cole, Lute & Da Baby
Joshua Culibao: “El Chapo” by The Game & Skrillex
Zubaira Tukhugov def. Kevin Aguilar via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:21
Zubaira Tukhugov: “Terrible” by Solzh G1Ala
Kevin Aguilar: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Marilyn Manson
Brad Riddell def. Magomed Mustafaev via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Brad Riddell: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Magomed Mustafaev: “The Power” by Snap!
Marcos Rogerio de Lima def. Ben Sosoli via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:28
Marcos Rogerio de Lima: “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor
Ben Sosoli: “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!” by Vengaboys
Yan Xiaonan def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Yan Xiaonan: “Self Improvement of Men” theme song by James Wong
Karolina Kowalkiewicz: “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop
Jim Crute def. Michal Oleksiejczuk via submission (kimura) – Round 1, 3:29
Jim Crute: “Find Me” by PNC feat. Chong Nee
Michal Oleksiejczuk: “Husaria Ginie” by Krzesimir Debski
Dan Hooker def. Paul Felder via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
Dan Hooker: “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Paul Felder: “Space Oddity” by David Bowie/”Born in the USA” by Bruce Springsteen
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