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.
See what the fighters of Saturday’s UFC 225 in Chicago went with as their backing tracks.
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Robert Whittaker def. Yoel Romero via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
Robert Whittaker: “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr.
Yoel Romero: “Soldado” by Juan Luis Guerra
Rafael dos Anjos: “Fight To Survive” (“Bloodsport” soundtrack) by Stan Bush
Colby Covington: “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent
Holly Holm def. Megan Anderson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Holly Holm: “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin
Megan Anderson: “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Tai Tuivasa def. Andre Arlovski via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Tai Tuivasa: “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
Andrei Arlovski: “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash
Mike Jackson def. CM Punk via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Mike Jackson: “Game Over” by Lil’ Flip
CM Punk: “Cult Of Personality” by Living Colour
Curtis Blaydes def. Alistair Overeem via TKO (elbows) – Round 3, 2:56
Curtis Blaydes: “Encounter the Ultimate” (theme from “Mortal Kombat”) by The Immortals
Alistair Overeem: “Alistair Intro 2018”
Carla Esparza def. Claudia Gadelha via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Claudia Gadelha: “Anjos” by O Rappa
Carla Esparza: “Bodies” by Drowning Pool
Mirsad Bektic def. Ricardo Lamas via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Mirsad Bektic: “Volim Te Bosno” by 180 Boys
Ricardo Lamas: “Cuba Isla Bella” by Orishas
Chris De La Rocha def. Rashad Coulter via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:53
Chris de la Rocha: “The Outsiders” by Eric Church
Rashad Coulter: “Check This, Dig That” by T.I. feat. Trae Tha Truth
Anthony Smith def. Rashad Evans via knockout (knee) – Round 1, 0:53
Anthony Smith: “POWER” by Kanye West
Rashad Evans: “I Ain’t No Joke” by Eric B. & Rakim
Sergio Pettis def. Joseph Benavidez via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Sergio Pettis: “Chambea” by Bad Bunny
Joseph Benavidez: “Do Your Thing” by Charles Wright & The Watts
Charles Oliveira def. Clay Guida via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:18
Charles Oliveira: “O Hino” by Fernandinho
Clay Guida: “Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue
Dan Ige def. Mike Santiago via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:50
Dan Ige: “Juicy” by The Notorious B.I.G.
Mike Santiago: “Bangerang” by Skrillex
For complete coverage of UFC 225, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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