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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN 8 with House of Pain, Biggie

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 8 went with as their backing tracks in Jacksonville, Fla.

Rodrigo Nascimento def. Don’Tale Mayes via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:05

Rodrigo Nascimento: “’03 Bonnie and Clyde” by Jay Z feat. Beyonce

Don'Tale Mayes: “I’m Supposed to Die Tonight” by 50 Cent

Cortney Casey def. Mara Romero Borella via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 3:36

Cortney Casey: “Just Us” by DJ Khaled feat. SZA

Mara Romero Borella: “Survivor” by 2WEI feat. Edda Hayes

Nate Landwehr def. Darren Elkins via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Darren Elkins: “Bleed It Out” by Linkin Park

Nate Landwehr: “Cowboys” by Jelly Roll

Giga Chikadze def. Irwin Rivera via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Giga Chikadze: Georgian folk dance by Xorumi

Irwin Rivera: “La Cumbia Sabrosa” by La Grupo La Cumbia

Kevin Holland def. Anthony Hernandez via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:39

Anthony Hernandez: “Crown Me” by Hopsin

Kevin Holland: “All In” by Lil Baby

Miguel Baeza def. Matt Brown via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 0:18

Matt Brown: “The Immortal” by Jasta

Miguel Baeza: “Victory” by Puff Daddy feat. Notorious B.I.G.

Song Yadong def. Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Song Yadong: “Journey to the West” by Jing Qing Xu

Marlon Vera: “Bad Boys for Life” by Black Eyed Peas and J. Balvin

Krzysztof Jotko def. Eryk Anders via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Eryk Anders: “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” theme by Ennio Morricone

Krzysztof Jotko: “Jump Around” by House of Pain

Dan Ige def. Edson Barboza via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Dan Ige: “Oooh La La” by Run the Jewels

Edson Barboza: “Strong Will Continue” by Nas and Damian Marley

Claudia Gadelha def. Angela Hill via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Claudia Gadelha: “Muleque de Vila” by Projota

Angela Hill: “Real Big” by Mannie Fresh

Alistair Overeem def. Walt Harris via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:00

Alistair Overeem: “Mombasa” by Hans Zimmer

Walt Harris: “Landed” by Drake

The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.

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