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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN+ 5 with Neil Diamond and the Eminem Curse

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

For complete coverage of UFC on ESPN+ 5, check out the UFC Events section of the site.

The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.

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