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+ 30 went with as their backing tracks in Abu Dhabi.
Serghei Spivac def. Carlos Felipe via majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Serghei Spivac: “Spivac” by Jurla
Carlos Felipe: “Drop” by Jovem Dex
Arman Tsarukyan def. Davi Ramos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Arman Tsarukyan: “Yarkhushta” (traditional Armenian dance)
Davi Ramos: “Till I Collapse” by Eminem feat. Nate Dogg
Amir Albazi def. Malcolm Gordon via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 4:42
Amir Albazi: “Eloy Omak Ya Iraq” by Hussam Alrassam
Malcolm Gordon: “D4L” by Drake
Brett Johns def. Montel Jackson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Brett Johns: “F–kin’ in the Bushes” by Oasis
Montel Jackson: “We Ball” by Meek Mill
Joel Alvarez def. Joe Duffy via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:25
Joel Alvarez: “Cancion del Mariachi” by Los Lobos and Antonio Banderas
Joe Duffy: “Oro Se Do Bheatha Bhaile” by Sean Mor
Grant Dawson def. Nad Narimani via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-27)
Grant Dawson: “Hellfire” by Jonathan Young
Nad Narimani: “Could You Be Loved” by Bob Marley
Roman Dolidze def. Khadis Ibragimov via TKO (knee, punches) – Round 1, 4:15
Roman Dolidze: “Chveni Samshoblo” by Jgufi Bani
Khadis Ibragimov: “North Caucasus” by Aishat Alsaeva
Askar Askarov def. Alexandre Pantoja via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Askar Askarov: “We Are Heroes” by Nasheed
Alexandre Pantoja: “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Ariane Lipski def. Luana Carolina via submission (kneebar) – Round 1, 1:28
Ariane Lipski: “Ready or Not” by The Fugeess
Luana Carolina: “123 Victory” by Pharrell Williams
Rafael Fiziev def. Marc Diakiese via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Rafael Fiziev: “Human” by Rag’n’Bone Man
Marc Diakiese: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jack Hermansson def. Kelvin Gastelum via submission (heel hook) – Round 1, 1:18
Jack Hermansson: “The Joker” by Damien
Kelvin Gastelum: “People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul” by James Brown
Deiveson Figueiredo def. Joseph Benavidez via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:48
Deiveson Figueiredo: “Mission: Impossible” theme song by Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen
Joseph Benavidez: “Do Your Thing” by Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
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