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+ 8 in Sunrise, Fla.
Dhiego Lima def. Court McGee via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Dhiego Lima: “God’s Not Dead” by Newsboys
Court McGee: “Cinderella Man” by Eminem
Angela Hill def. Jodie Esquibel via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Angela Hill: “Skulls” by Misfits
Jodie Esquibel: “Carry Me Home” by The Sweeplings
Jim Miller def. Jason Gonzalez via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:12
Jim Miller: “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” by Jim Croce
Jason Gonzalez: “Way of the Warrior” by FiFtY VinC
Gilbert Burns def. Mike Davis via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:15
Gilbert Burns: “Medley” by Bucheca
Mike Davis: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Carla Esparza def. Virna Jandiroba via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Carla Esparza: “Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Virna Jandiroba: “Carcara” by Maria Bethania
Augusto Sakai def. Andrei Arlovski via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Augusto Sakai: “Anjos pra Quem Tem Fe” by O Rappa
Andrei Arlovski: “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash
Takashi Sato def. Ben Saunders via TKO (punch and elbows) – Round 2, 1:18
Takashi Sato: “Hai Yo” by Susumu Hirasawa
Ben Saunders: “Wu-Tang Ain’t Nuttin’ Ta F Wit” by Wu-Tang Clan
Roosevelt Roberts def. Thomas Gifford via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Roosevelt Roberts: “Beverly Hills” by Yung Bleu
Thomas Gifford: “The Voice of Truth” by Casting Crowns
Cory Sandhagen def. John Lineker via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Cory Sandhagen: “Victory Lap” by Macklemore feat. Ryan Lewis
John Lineker: “Chega de Religiao” by Ultima Geracao
Glover Teixeira def. Ion Cutelaba via submission (rear-naked choke) Round 2, 3:37
Glover Teixeira: “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns ‘N’ Roses
Ion Cutelaba: “Zdob si Zdub Doina Haiducului”
Mike Perry def. Alex Oliveira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Perry: “In My Hood” by 50 Cent
Alex Oliveira: “Balada” by Gusttavo Lima
Greg Hardy def. Dmitrii Smoliakov via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:15
Greg Hardy: “In God I Trust” by Kevin Gates
Dmitrii Smoliakov: “Chechen Lezginka” by Sumashedshaya
Jack Hermansson def. Ronaldo Souza via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Jack Hermansson: “The Joker” by Damien
Ronaldo Souza: “My Time” by Fabolous feat. Jeremih
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