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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN 51 with the return of the Eminem Curse, but at least no Jason Aldean

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 51 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.

Juliana Miller vs. Luana Santos

Luana Santos def. Juliana Miller via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:41

Luana Santos: “Fall Out Boy & Alicia Keys” by Christina Grimmie & Mike Tompkins

Juliana Miller: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Jose Johnson

Da’Mon Blackshear def. Jose Johnson via submission (twister) – Round 1, 3:47

Da'Mon Blackshear: “Whistle Dixie” by Travis Barker & Yelawolf

Jose Johnson: “Saved” by Jac Ross

Jaqueline Amorim vs. Montserrat Conejo

Jaqueline Amorim def. Montserrat Conejo via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 3:41

Jaqueline Amorim: Pride Fighting Championships theme

Montserrat Conejo: “Soy Quien Soy” by Cartel de Santa

Martin Buday vs. Josh Parisian

Isaac Dulgarian vs. Francis Marshall

Mike Breeden vs. Terrence McKinney

Terrence McKinney def. Mike Breeden via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:25

Terrence McKinney: “Let’s Go” by Trick Daddy feat. Twista and Lil’ Jon

Mike Breeden: “For the Love of Money” by The O’Jays

JP Buys vs. Marcus McGhee

Marcus McGhee def. JP Buys via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:19

Marcus McGhee: “Hard Work, God First” by Zauntee

JP Buys: “Made for This” by Carrollton

Josh Fremd vs. Jamie Pickett

Josh Fremd def. Jamie Pickett via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Josh Fremd: “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by Tupac

Jamie Pickett: “Bring the Pain” by Method Man

AJ Dobson vs. Tafon Nchukwi

AJ Dobson def. Tafon Nchukwi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

AJ Dobson: “Everything Nice” by Popcaan

Tafon Nchukwi: “the vibe – A COLORS SHOW” by Kamauu

Iasmin Lucindo vs. Polyana Viana

Iasmin Lucindo vs. Polyana Viana via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:42

Iasmin Lucindo: “Louco e Sonhador” by MC Neguinho do Kaxeta

Polyana Viana: “Vibe Animes #2” by Prod. Sidney Scaccio

Chris Daukaus vs. Khalil Rountree

Khalil Rountree def. Chris Daukaus via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:40

Khalil Rountree: “Cloak & Dagger” by Burna Boy feat. J. Hus

Chris Daukaus: “Spoiler” by Hyper

Hakeem Dawodu vs. Cub Swanson

Cub Swanson def. Hakeem Dawodu via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Hakeem Dawodu: “Versatile 3” by Kodak Black

Cub Swanson: “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodie 2” by A$AP Rocky

Vicente Luque vs. Rafael dos Anjos

Vicente Luque def. Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)

Vicente Luque: “Long Way” by Lathan Warlick feat. KB

Rafael dos Anjos: “Hope in Front of Me” by Danny Gokey

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