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 9 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Chris Gutierrez def. Vince Morales via TKO (leg kicks) – Round 2, 4:27
Chris Gutierrez: “Bandoleros” by Don Omar and Tego Calderon
Vince Morales: “I Love (ADHD)” by Joyner Lucas
Casey Kenney def. Louis Smolka via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 3:03
Casey Kenney: “Pop Out” by Polo G feat. Lil TJay
Louis Smolka: “Get It” by Kaleb Mitchell
Brandon Royval def. Tim Elliott via submission (arm triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:18
Brandon Royval: “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” by Ol’ Dirty Bastard
Tim Elliott: “Karate” by Kennedy
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Jamahal Hill def. Klidson Abreu via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:51
Jamahal Hill: “Life is Good” by Future feat. Drake
Klidson Abreu: “G.R.E.S. Unidos do Alvorada 2014” by Manaus Amazonas Brasil
Daniel Rodriguez def. Gabriel Green via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Daniel Rodriguez: “Last Time That I Checc’d” by Nipsey Hussle feat. YG
Gabe Green: “Middle Child” by J Cole
Katlyn Chookagian def. Antonina Shevchenko via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
Katlyn Chookagian: “Where the Hood At” by DMX
Antonina Shevchenko: “Tachanka” by Renat Ibragimov
Mackenzie Dern def. Hannah Cifers via submission (kneebar) – Round 1, 2:36
Mackenzie Dern: “Algumas Frases” by L7nnon
Hannah Cifers: “Your Love Oh Lord” by Third Day
Roosevelt Roberts def. Brok Weaver via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:26
Roosevelt Roberts: “How I Know” by Lil Durk
Brok Weaver: “Mowa Powwow Committee Song” by Ottertrail
Billy Quarantillo def. Spike Carlyle via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Billy Quarantillo: “New God Flow” by Kanye West
Spike Carlyle: “God Taught Me” by Zauntee
Blagoy Ivanov vs. Augusto Sakai
Augusto Sakai: “Anjos Pra Quem Term Fe” by O Rappa
Blagoy Ivanov: “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr.
Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns
Gilbert Burns: “Medley” by Buchecha
Tyron Woodley: “Revenge” by Joyner Lucas, “Hussle and Motivate” by Nipsey Hussle
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Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 9 event.
UFC on ESPN 9 walkout songs with Kanye, Nipsey, DMX
