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+ 27 went with as their backing tracks in Norfolk, Va.
Sean Brady def. Ismail Naurdiev via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Sean Brady: “They Don’t Love You No More” by DJ Khaled feat. Jay Z, Meek Mill, Rick Ross and French Montana
Ismail Naurdiev: “Shukran” by Moe Phoenix
Spike Carlyle def. Aalon Cruz via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:25
Spike Carlyle: “King” by Bizzle feat. H.U.R.T.
Aalon Cruz: “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar
Jordan Griffin def. TJ Brown via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:38
Jordan Griffin: “Energy” by Drake
TJ Brown: “Let Me Show You” by C-No feat. Hot Boy Roc
Luis Pena def. Steve Garcia via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Luis Pena: “Immortal” by 21 Savage
Steve Garcia: “God’s Country” by Blake Shelton
Marcin Tybura def. Serghei Spivac via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Marcin Tybura: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Serghei Spivac: “Cried” by Alisa Supronova
Brendan Allen def. Tom Breese via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:47
Brendan Allen: “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf
Tom Breese: “Bad Boys” by Morrison
Kyler Phillips def. Gabriel Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kyler Phillips: “WAV Files (Drogas Wave)” by Lupe Fiasco
Gabriel Silva: “Ready for War” by 50 Cent
Grant Dawson def. Darrick Minner via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:38
Grant Dawson: “Hellfire” by Jonathan Young
Darrick Minner: “Bartholomew” by The Silent Comedy
Megan Anderson def. Norma Dumont via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 3:31
Megan Anderson: “Jimmy Recard” by Drapht
Norma Dumont: “Um Bom Lugar” by Sabotage
Magomed Ankalaev def. Ion Cutelaba via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:38
Magomed Ankalaev: “My Nanak” by Tamila Sagaipova
https://sonichits.com/video/Tamila_Sagaipova/My_Nanak
Ion Cutelaba: “Doina Haiducului” by Zdob si Zdub
Felicia Spencer def. Zarah Fairn via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:37
Felicia Spencer: “We Will Rock You” by Queen
Zarah Fairn: “Lionne” by DADJU
Deiveson Figueiredo def. Joseph Benavidez via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:54
Deiveson Figueiredo: “Mission: Impossible” theme song by Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen
Joseph Benavidez: “Do Your Thing” by Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band
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