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.
See what the fighters from UFC on ESPN 45 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Maxim Grishin vs. Philipe Lins
Philipe Lins def. Maxim Grishin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Philipe Lins: “The Dawning” by Days Like These
Maxim Grishin: “Unstoppable” by SIA
Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Luan Lacerda
Da’Mon Blackshear def. Luan Lacerda TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:54
Da'Mon Blackshear: “Superstar” by Lupe Fiasco
Luan Lacerda: “Legendary” by Welshly Arms
Jinh Yu Frey vs. Elise Reed
Elise Reed def. Jinh Yu Frey via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Elise Reed: “Homecoming” by Ryan Caraveo
Jinh Yu Frey: “Sloth’s Revenge” by Dirty Heads
Jamie Mullarkey vs. Muhammad Naimov
Muhammad Naimov def. Jamie Mullarkey via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:59
Muhammad Naimov: “Plevne” by Crvtoon
Jamie Mullarkey: “Hooligan” by Big B
John Castaneda vs. Muin Gafurov
John Castaneda def. Muin Gafurov via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
John Castaneda: “I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy” by 50 Cent
Muin Gafurov: “Ariaee” by Marym
Andrei Arlovski vs. Don'Tale Mayes
Don’Tale Mayes def. Andrei Arlovski via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:17
Don'Tale Mayes: “Belly” movie intro by Nas and DMX
Andrei Arlovski: “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash
Johnny Munoz vs. Daniel Santos
Daniel Santos def. Johnny Munoz via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Daniel Santos: “Rei Dos Reis” by MC Paulin de Capital
Johnny Munoz: “All Day” by KRS-One
Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Abubakar Nurmagomedov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Abubakar Nurmagomedov: “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos: “The Final Countdown” by Europe
Karine Silva vs. Ketlen Souza
Karine Silva vs. Ketlen Souza via submission (kneebar) – Round 1, 1:45
Karine Silva: “Pantera Negra” by Emcida
Ketlen Souza: “Muleque de Vila (Ao Vivo)” by Projota
Victor Altamirano vs. Tim Elliott
Tim Elliott def. Victor Altamirano via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Victor Altamirano: “Dagombas en Tamale” by Residente
Tim Elliott: “The Big Payback” by James Brown
Jesse Butler vs. Jim Miller
Jim Miller def. Jesse Butler via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:23
Jesse Butler: “Ain’t No Grave” by Johnny Cash
Jim Miller: “Bad Moon Rising” by Credence Clearwater Revival
Alex Caceres vs. Daniel Pineda
Alex Caceres def. Daniel Pineda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alex Caceres: “Blackbird” by The Beatles
Daniel Pineda: “It’s a Fight” by Three 6 Mafia
Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi
Amir Albazi def. Kai Kara-France via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
Amir Albazi: “Takat Wala Mataket” by Salah Al Bahar
Kai Kara-France: “Not Many” by Scribe feat. Savage
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