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 of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 5 event in London went with as their backing tracks.
Jorge Masvidal def. Darren Till via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 3:05
Jorge Masvidal: “Tony’s Theme” (“Scarface” soundtrack) by Giorgio Moroder
Darren Till: “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
Leon Edwards def. Gunnar Nelson via split decision (28-29, 29-27, 29-28)
Leon Edwards: “Grinding All My Life” by Nipsey Hussle
Gunnar Nelson: “Way Down We Go” by KALEO
Dominick Reyes def. Volkan Oezdemir via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Dominick Reyes: “Devastated” by Joey Bada$$
Volkan Oezdemir: “Freestyle Rapelite” by Maes
Nathaniel Wood def. Jose Quinonez via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:46
Nathaniel Wood: “I’m a Man” by Black Strobe
Jose Quinonez: “La China” by Porter
Claudio Silva def. Danny Roberts via verbal submission (armbar) – Round 3, 3:37
Claudio Silva: “Loopy” by C Biz
Danny Roberts: “Push It to Da Limit” by Skrapz
Jack Marshman def. John Phillips via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jack Marshman: “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash
John Phillips: “Disco Science” by Mirwais
Arnold Allen def. Jordan Rinaldi via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-28)
Arnold Allen: “Club Foot” by Kasabian
Jordan Rinaldi: “Same Power” by Jeremy Camp
Marc Diakiese def. Joe Duffy via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Marc Diakiese: “Never Fight an African” by Styles P
Joseph Duffy: “Cinderella Man” by Eminem
Saparbek Safarov def. Nico Negumereanu via unanimous decision (29-26, 29-26, 29-27)
Saparbek Safarov: “Kunta Mayan” by Nasheed
Nicolae Negumereanu: “Lie Ciocarlie (Remix)” by DJ Alex Riddle
Dan Ige def. Danny Henry via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:17
Danny Henry: “Underdog” by Kasabian
Dan Ige: “Back to Life” by Soul II Soul
Molly McCann def. Priscila Cachoeira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Molly McCann: “I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix)” by Lykke Li
Priscila Cachoeira: “Prvt e Hora de Vencer” by Facca 288
Mike Grundy def. Nad Narimani via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:42
Mike Grundy: “Wonderwall” by Oasis
Nad Narimani: “Runnin'” by Ludwig Grandson feat. A$AP Rocky & Jacob Banks
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