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+ 29 went with as their backing tracks in Jacksonville, Fla.
Chase Sherman def. Ike Villanueva via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 0:49
Chase Sherman: “Comin’ Back” by Citizen Cope
Ike Villanueva: “Los Tigres del Norte” by Jefe de Jefe
Brian Kelleher def. Hunter Azure via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 3:42
Brian Kelleher: “Believe” by Meek Mill feat. Justin Timberlake
Hunter Azure: “Back in Black” by AC/DC
Omar Morales def. Gabriel Benitez via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Omar Morales: “Level” by Apache
Gabriel Benitez: “Tierra Santa” by Mejor Morir Pie
Sijara Eubanks def. Sarah Moras via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Sijara Eubanks: “Savage Remix” by Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyonce
Sarah Moras: “Photosynthesis” by Frank Turner
Thiago Moises def. Michael Johnson via submission (heel hook) – Round 2, 0:25
Thiago Moises: “Raridade” by Anderson Freire
Michael Johnson: “When We Ride on Our Enemies” by Tupac
Andrei Arlovski def. Philipe Lins via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Andrei Arlovski: “Watchdog” by Issaya
Philipe Lins: “Monster” by Skillet
Ricky Simon def. Ray Borg via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Ricky Simon: “Back to Life” by Russ
Ray Borg: “Shout at the Devil” by Mötley Crüe
Drew Dober def. Alexander Hernandez via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:25
Drew Dober: “This Is How We Do It” by Montel Jordan
Alexander Hernandez: “Be (Intro)” by Common
Ben Rothwell def. Ovince Saint Preux via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Ben Rothwell: “Vampire Hunters” by Anton Coppola
Ovince Saint Preux: “Purple Lamborghini” by Skrillex and Rick Ross
Glover Teixeira def. Anthony Smith via TKO (punches) – Round 5, 1:04
Anthony Smith: “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison
Glover Teixeira: “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
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