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 2 in Philadelphia.
Alex Perez def. Mark De La Rosa via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alex Perez: “Juicy” by Notorious B.I.G.
Mark De La Rosa: “How to Be the Man” by RiFF RAFF
Maryna Moroz def. Sabina Mazo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Maryna Moroz: “BomBom” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. The Teaching
Sabina Mazo: “Colombia Caribe” by ChocQuibTown
Casey Kenney def. Ray Borg def. via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Casey Kenney: “Wake up in the Sky” by Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars and Kodak Black
Ray Borg: “Praise the Lord (Da Shine)” by A$AP Rocky
Kevin Holland def. Gerald Meerschaert via split decision (29-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Kevin Holland: “Middle Child” by J. Cole
Gerald Meerschaert: “Ante Up” by M.O.P.
Kevin Aguilar def. Enrique Barzola via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Kevin Aguilar: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Marilyn Manson
Enrique Barzola: “Le Llaman Guerrero” by Juan Carlos Alvarado
Desmond Green def. Ross Pearson via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:52
Desmond Green: “Last Breath” by Future
Ross Pearson: “Sandstorm” by Darude
Marina Rodriguez def. Jessica Aguilar via unanimous decision (29-26, 29-27, 29-27)
Jessica Aguilar: “El Gallo de Oro” by Ana Gabriel
Marina Rodriguez: “Shipping Up to Boston (Instrumental)” by Dropkick Murphys
Sodiq Yusuff def. Sheymon Moraes via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Sodiq Yusuff: “Power” by Kanye West
Sheymon Moraes: “Win” by Jay Rock
Paul Craig def. Kennedy Nzechukwu via submission (triangle choke) – Round 3, 4:20
Paul Craig: “Moments Passed” by Dermot Kennedy
Kennedy Nzechukwu: “Zanku (Legwork)” by Zlatan
Michelle Waterson def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz: “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop
Michelle Waterson: “Champion” by Zayde Wolf feat. Sincerely Collins
Josh Emmett def. Michael Johnson via knockout (punch) – Round 3, 4:14
Josh Emmett: “Sky Is the Limit” by Rebelution
Michael Johnson: “Feel It in the Air” by Beanie Sigel/”Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill
Jack Hermansson def. David Branch via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:49
Jack Hermansson: “The Joker” by Damien feat. Terje Tylden
David Branch: “Stepping Razor” by Peter Tosh
Justin Gaethje def. Edson Barboza via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:30
Justin Gaethje: “Danger” by Iration feat. J Boog and Tyrone’s Jacket
Edson Barboza: “Gonna Fly Now” by Bill Conti
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