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 50 went with as their backing tracks in Nashville.
Asu Almabaev vs. Ode Osbourne
Asu Almabaev def. Ode Osbourne via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:11
Ode Osbourne: “Kwaku the Traveler” by Black Sherf
Asu Almabaev: “Jumry Kylysh” by Ulytau
Dennis Buzukja vs. Sean Woodson
Sean Woodson def. Dennis Buzukja via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Sean Woodson: “E.I.” by Nelly
Dennis Buzukja: “Kuq E Zi Je Ti” by Elvana Gjata
Cody Durden vs. Jake Hadley
Cody Durden def. Jake Hadley via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Durden: “Hail Mary” by Tupac
Jake Hadley: “Dangerous” by Conroy Smith
Damon Jackson vs. Billy Quarantillo
Billy Quarantillo def. Damon Jackson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Billy Quarantillo: “Son of the Dirty South” by Brantley Gilbert feat. Jelly Roll
Damon Jackson: “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
Carlston Harris vs. Jeremiah Wells
Carlston Harris def. Jeremiah Wells via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 3, 1:50
Carlston Harris: “Real Champion” by Mobflames
Jeremiah Wells: “Broken People” by Logic feat. Rag’N’Bone Man
Raoni Barcelos vs. Kyler Phillips
Kyler Phillips def. Raoni Barcelos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Kyler Phillips: “Wav Files” by Lupe Fiasco
Raoni Barcelos: “Lado B Lado A” by O Rappa
Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Ludovit Klein
Ludovit Klein def. Ignacio Bahamondes via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Ludovit Klein: “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
Ignacio Bahamondes: “Me Siento Bien” by Movimiento Original
Tanner Boser vs. Aleksa Camur
Tanner Boser def. Aleksa Camur via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tanner Boser: “We Care a Lot” by Faith No More
Aleksa Camur: “Mr. Rager” by Kid Cudi
Diego Lopes vs. Gavin Tucker
Diego Lopes def. Gavin Tucker via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 1:38
Diego Lopes: “Esta Via Me Encanta” by C Kan feat. Zimple
Gavin Tucker: “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton
Dustin Jacoby vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu
Dustin Jacoby def. Kennedy Nzechukwu via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:22
Dustin Jacoby: “Runnin’ Down a Dream” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Kennedy Nzechukwu: “Lord Do It for Me” by Zacardi Cortez
Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez
Tatiana Suarez def. Jessica Andrade via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 1:31
Tatiana Suarez: “Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Jessica Andrade: “Prvt E Hora de Vencer” by Faccao 288
Cory Sandhagen vs. Rob Font
Cory Sandhagen: “Fly Like an Eagle” by Seal
Rob Font: “Welcome to Jamrock” by Damien Marley
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