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 went with as their backing tracks at UFC on ESPN+ 7 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Alistair Overeem def. Aleksei Oleinik via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:45
Alistair Overeem: “Mombasa (Overeem Intro Edit)” by Hans Zimmer
Aleksei Oleinik: “Ballad for Suppression” by Vladimir Vysotsky
Islam Makhachev def. Arman Tsarukyan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Islam Makhachev: “I Against I” by Massive Attack
Arman Tsarukyan: Yapkhusta Armenian traditional song
Sergei Pavlovich def. Marcelo Golm via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:06
Sergei Pavlovich: “The Witch” by Kalevala
Marcelo Golm: “Monster (Remix)” by Meg and Dia
Roxanne Modafferi def. Antonina Shevchenko via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Roxanne Modafferi: “Bring Her Down (To Crippletown)” by Rob Zombie
Antonina Shevchenko: “Tachanka” by Renat Ibragimov
Krzysztof Jotko def. Alen Amedovski via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)
Krzysztof Jotko: “Jump Around” by House of Pain
Alen Amedovski: “Nelle Tue Mani” by Andrea Bocelli
Movsar Evloev def. Seungwoo Choi via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-26)
Movsar Evloev: N/A
Seungwoo Choi: “Human” by Rag’n’Bone Man
Sultan Aliev def. Keita Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Sultan Aliev: “This is Caucasus” by Sherhan Daldaev
Keita Nakamura: “Monster” by Osman feat. Rino Latina II
Alexander Yakovlev def. Alex da Silva via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:10
Alexander Yakovlev: “Music is the Best 3” by Justin Seven Music
Alex Da Silva: “Ousadia E Alegria” by Thiaguinho
Shamil Abdurakhimov def. Marcin Tybura via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:15
Shamil Abdurakhimov: “Alugho” by Youth of Dagestan
Marcin Tybura: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Gadzhimurad Antigulov via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:44
Michal Oleksiejczuk: “Husaria Ginie” by Kryzesimir Debski
Gadzhimurad Antigulov: “Because I am a Highlander” by Maret
Magomed Mustafaev def. Rafael Fiziev via TKO (spinning back kick, punches) – Round 1, 1:26
Magomed Mustafaev: “Sandstorm” by Darude
Rafael Fiziev: “Muras” by Mirbek Atabaekiv
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