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 from UFC 281 went with as their backing tracks in New York.
Nicolae Negumereanu vs. Carlos Ulberg
Carlos Ulberg def. Nicolae Negumereanu via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:44
Carlos Ulberg: “The Climb Back” by J. Cole
Nicolae Negumereanu: “Pe Cai” by Trap Romanesc
Julio Arce vs. Montel Jackson
Montel Jackson def. Julio Arce via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Montel Jackson: “We Ball” by Meek Mill feat. Young Thug
Julio Arce: “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony
Seungwoo Choi vs. Michael Trizano
Michael Trizano def. Seungwoo Choi via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:51
Michael Trizano: “Wild Side” by Mötley Crüe
Seungwoo Choi: “Rag ‘N’ Bone Man” by Human
Silvana Gomez Juarez vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz def. Silvana Gomez Juarez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz: “T.N.T.” by AC/DC
Silvana Gomez Juarez: “La Bestia Pop” by Patricio Rey y Sus Redonditos de Ricota
Ottman Azaitar vs. Matt Frevola
Matt Frevola def. Ottman Azaitar via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:30
Matt Frevola: “Narco” by Blasterjaxx & Timmy Trumpet
Ottman Azaitar: Moroccan national anthem
Andre Petroski vs. Wellington Turman
Andre Petroski def. Wellington Turman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Andre Petroski: “Polo & Shell Tops” by Meek Mill
Wellington Turman: “Empire State of Mind” by Jay Z and Alicia Keys
Erin Blanchfield vs. Molly McCann
Erin Blanchfield def. Molly McCann via submission (kimura) – Round 1, 3:37
Erin Blanchfield: “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor
Molly McCann: “This Place” by Jamie Webster
Dominick Reyes vs. Ryan Spann
Ryan Spann def. Dominick Reyes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:20
Ryan Spann: “I’m a Go Getta” by Lil Wayne
Dominick Reyes: “Still D.R.E.” by Dr. Dre
Renato Moicano vs. Brad Riddell
Renato Moicano def. Brad Riddell via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:20
Renato Moicano: “Isaac” by Edson Gomes
Brad Riddell: “Last Last” by Burna Boy
Dan Hooker vs. Claudio Puelles
Dan Hooker def. Claudio Puelles via TKO (kick) – Round 2, 4:06
Dan Hooker: “God Gave Me Style” by 50 Cent
Claudio Puelles: “Fear of the Dark” by Iron Maiden
Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez
Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez via knockout (knee) – Round 1, 2:01
Chris Gutierrez: “Bandoleros” by Don Omar feat. Tego Calderon
Frankie Edgar: “Kick in the Door” by Notorious B.I.G.
Michael Chandler vs. Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier def. Michael Chandler via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:00
Dustin Poirier: “The Boss” by James Brown
Michael Chandler: “Paid My Dues” and “The Search” by NF
Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili
Zhang Weili def. Carla Esparza via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:05
Zhang Weili: “Swordsman & Sea of Laughter” by Huangshan
Carla Esparza: “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira def. Israel Adesanya via TKO (punches) – Round 5, 2:01
Israel Adesanya: “Hello Zepp + Overture” (Theme from “Saw”) by Charlie Clouser
Alex Pereira: “Itsari” by Sepultura
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