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 5 went with as their backing tracks in Newark, N.J..
Miranda Granger def. Hannah Goldy via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Miranda Granger: “I’m Comin’ (Willennium)” by Will Smith
Hannah Goldy: “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
Claudio Silva def. Cole Williams via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:35
Claudio Silva: “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by Tupac
Cole Williams: “My Time” by Fabolous feat. Jeremih
Lauren Murphy def. Mara Romero Borella via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 1:46
Lauren Murphy: “Old Thing Back” (Matoma remix) by Notorious B.I.G. feat. Ja Rule
Mara Romero Borella: “Crystalize” by Lindsey Stirling
Matt Schnell def. Jordan Espinosa via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 1:23
Matt Schnell: “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” by Jim Croce
Jordan Espinosa: “Ready or Not” by The Fugees
Antonina Shevchenko def. Lucie Pudilova via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:20
Antonina Shevchenko: “Tachanka” by Renat Ibragimov
Lucie Pudilova: “Wrong Side of Heaven” by Five Finger Death Punch
Mickey Gall def. Salim Touahri via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mickey Gall: “Hey Mickey” by Toni Basil/”Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3
Salim Touahri: “Drop the World” by Lil’ Wayne feat. Eminem
Kennedy Nzechukwu def. Darko Stosic via unanimous decision (29-26, 29-26, 28-27)
Kennedy Nzechukwu: “Energy” by Runtown
Darko Stosic: “Dangerous” by David Guetta feat. Sam Martin
Scott Holtzman def. Dong Hyun Ma via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 2, 5:00
Scott Holtzman: “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi
Dong Hyun Ma: “Rock It” by Ofenbach
Gerald Meerschaert def. Trevin Giles via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 1:49
Gerald Meerschaert: “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
Trevin Giles: “Blood on the Leaves” by Kanye West
Nasrat Haqparast def. Joaquim Silva via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 0:36
Nasrat Haqparast: “Offenes Verdeck” by Kalim
Joaquim Silva: “X Remix” by Nicky Jam & J Balvin feat. Maluma and Ozuna
Jim Miller def. Clay Guida via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:58
Jim Miller: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
Clay Guida: “Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue
Colby Covington def. Robbie Lawler via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-45, 50-45)
Colby Covington: “Medal” by Jim Johnston
Robbie Lawler: “Ain’t No Grave” by Johnny Cash
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