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 Fight Night 240 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas (fighters listed alphabetically).
Brendan Allen
Brendan Allen def. Chris Curtis via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 49-46)
“Nipsey Freestyle” by Dirty Sauce Dallas, “You Hate Me” by Fredo Bang
Cesar Almeida
Cesar Almeida def. Dylan Budka via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:13
“DNA” by Kendrick Lamar
Dan Argueta
Jean Matsumoto def. Dan Argueta via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 4:59
“Psycho Killer” by Talking Heads
Ignacio Bahamondes
Ignacio Bahamondes def. Christos Giagos via TKO (head kick) – Round 1, 3:34
“Paz En La Tormenta” by Marcos Yaroide
Lukasz Brzeski
Lukasz Brzeski def. Valter Walker via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Lukasyno & Kriso” by Mój świat feat. Miss God
Dylan Budka
Cesar Almeida def. Dylan Budka via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:13
“Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley
Charlie Campbell
Charlie Campbell def. Trevor Peek via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Right Above It’ by Lil Wayne feat Drake
Morgan Charriere
Chepe Mariscal def. Morgan Charriere via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
“Dolce Camara” by Booba feat. SDM
Nora Cornolle
Nora Cornolle def. Melissa Mullins via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:06
“L’intro Du General” by Mac Tyer
Chris Curtis
Brendan Allen def. Chris Curtis via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 49-46)
“Bad Boy for Life” by P Diddy
Germaine de Randamie
Norma Dumont def. Germaine de Randamie via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Texas Hold ‘Em” by Beyonce
Norma Dumont
Norma Dumont def. Germaine de Randamie via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Techno Boxe” by Furacao 2000
Pedro Falcao
Victor Hugo def. Pedro Falcao via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
“Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Christos Giagos
Ignacio Bahamondes def. Christos Giagos via TKO (head kick) – Round 1, 3:34
“Real American” by Rick Derringer
Alexander Hernandez
Damon Jackson def. Alexander Hernandez via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
“I Wonder” by Kanye West
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo def. Pedro Falcao via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
“Grey (Mixed)” by Defected In The House Radio
Damon Jackson
Damon Jackson def. Alexander Hernandez via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
“Iron Man” by Yookie
Chepe Mariscal
Chepe Mariscal def. Morgan Charriere via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
“Jesus Walks” by Kanye West
Jean Matsumoto
Jean Matsumoto def. Dan Argueta via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 4:59
“Vida Blindada” by Andrezhinho Shock
Court McGee
Alex Morono def. Court McGee via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Lucky You” by Eminem” feat. Joyner Lucas
Alex Morono
Alex Morono def. Court McGee via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Enemies” by Eleine
Melissa Mullins
Nora Cornolle def. Melissa Mullins via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:06
“Dancing in the Moonlight” by Toploader
Trevor Peek
Charlie Campbell def. Trevor Peek via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Pretty Little Devil” by Shaya Zamora
Valter Walker
Lukasz Brzeski def. Valter Walker via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Wardruna – Voluspa” by Isaac Rosas