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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN 7 with plenty of soundtracks and Kanye West

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 from UFC on ESPN 7 went with as their backing tracks in Washington, D.C.

Makhmud Muradov def. Trevor Smith via knockout (punch) – Round 3, 4:09

Makhmud Muradov: “O’zbekiston Farzandlarimiz” by Saida

Trevor Smith: “N****s Bleed” by Notorious B.I.G.

Virna Jandiroba def. Mallory Martin via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:16

Virna Jandiroba: “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor

Mallory Martin: “XXL” by DaBaby

Joe Solecki def. Matt Wiman via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Joe Solecki: “Runnin'” by Machine Gun Kelly

Matt Wiman: “We Move Lightly” by Dustin O’Halloran

Bryce Mitchell def. Matt Sayles via submission (twister) – Round 1, 4:20

Bryce Mitchell: “In God I Trust” by Kevin Gates

Matt Sayles: “On the Come Up” by Mike WiLL Made-It feat. Big Sean

Billy Quarantillo def. Jacob Kilburn via submission (triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:18

Billy Quarantillo: “Real American” (Hulk Hogan’s theme) by Rick Derringer

Jacob Kilburn: “Nothing I Can’t Do” by Tedashii feat. Trip Lee and Lecrae

Tim Means def. Thiago Alves via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:38

Tim Means: “Maybe It’s Time” by White Noise Owl

Thiago Alves: “Lado B, Lado A” by O Rappa

Rob Font def. Ricky Simon via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Rob Font: “Welcome to Jamrock” by Damien Marley

Ricky Simon: “The Flute Song” by Russ

Cody Stamann vs. Song Yadong declared majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)

Cody Stamann: “Use This Gospel” by Kanye West

Song Yadong: “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas

Aspen Ladd def. Yana Kunitskaya via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:33

Aspen Ladd: “Promotory” from “The Last of the Mohicans” soundtrack by Trevor Jones

Yana Kunitskaya: “Believer” by Imagine Dragons

Ben Rothwell def. Stefan Struve via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:57

Ben Rothwell: “Vampire Hunters” from “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” soundtrack by Wojciech Kilar

Stefan Struve: “Guest List” by Alvaro & Jetfire

Cynthia Calvillo vs. Marina Rodriguez declared majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)

Cynthia Calvillo: “All of the Lights” by Kanye West feat. Rihanna and Kid Cudi

Marina Rodriguez: “Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys

Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Alistair Overeem via knockout (punches) – Round 5, 4:56

Jairzinho Rozenstruik: “Trappen” by Josylvio

Alistair Overeem: “Mombasa” from “Inception” soundtrack by Hans Zimmer

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