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
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