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 284 went with as their backing tracks in Perth, Australia.
Elves Brenner vs. Zubaira Tukhugov
Elves Brenner def. Zubaira Tukhugov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Elves Brenner: “Levante e Ande” by Emicida
Zubaira Tukhugov: “Terrible” by Solzh G1ala
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Blake Bilder vs. Shane Young
Blake Bilder vs. Shane Young via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Blake Bilder: “Call Me Nobody” by Clever
Shane Young: “Tangaroa God of the Sea” by Tiki Taane
Loma Lookboonmee vs. Elise Reed
Loma Lookboonmee def. Elise Reed via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 0:44
Loma Lookboonmee: “The Nights” by Avicii
Elise Reed: “Homecoming” by Ryan Caraveo
Jack Jenkins vs. Don Shainis
Jack Jenkins def. Don Shainis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Jack Jenkins: “8 Mile” final rap battle by Eminem
Don Shainis: “Violet” by Conner Price and Killa
Jamie Mullarkey vs. Francisco Prado
Jamie Mullarkey def. Francisco Prado via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jamie Mullarkey: “My Brother’s Kepper” by Kid Mac
Francisco Prado: “El Nuevo Campeon” by Amar Azul
Kleydson Rodrigues vs. Shannon Ross
Kleydson Rodrigues def. Shannon Ross via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:59
Kleydson Rodrigues: “Carry On” by Angra
Shannon Ross: “Down Under” by Luude
Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. Josh Culibao
Josh Culibao def. Melsik Baghdasaryan via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:02
Josh Culibao: “Murder on the Dance Floor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Melsik Baghdasaryan: “Hayerov” by Arkadi Dumikyan
Modestas Bukauskas vs. Tyson Pedro
Modestas Bukauskas def. Tyson Pedro via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Modestas Bukauskas: “Talking Da Hardest” by Giggs
Tyson Pedro: “Cuff It” by Beyonce
Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield
Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield declared majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Jimmy Crute: “Lights Go Down” by Bazanji
Alonzo Menifield: “Monster 2.0” by Jacob Banks feat. Boogie
Parker Porter vs. Justin Tafa
Justin Tafa def. Parker Porter via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:06
Justin Tafa: “RSA Band Samoa” by Tama Samoa
Parker Porter: “Stranglehold” by Ted Nugent
Randy Brown vs. Jack Della Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena def. Randy Brown via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:13
Jack Della Maddalena: “TNT” by AC/DC
Randy Brown: “Speed Off” by Valiant
Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett
Yair Rodriguez def. Josh Emmett via submission (triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:19
Yair Rodriguez: “El Corrido De Chihuahua” by Los Reileros del Norte
Josh Emmett: “Sky is the Limit” by Rebelution
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Islam Makhachev def. Alexander Volkanovski via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Islam Makhachev: “Lezginka”
Alexander Volkanovski: “Down Under” by Men At Work
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