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 242 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas (fighters listed alphabetically).
Jaqueline Amorim
Jaqueline Amorim def. Vanessa Demopoulos via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 3:28
PRIDE Fighting Championships theme
Jessica Andrade
Natalia Silva def. Jessica Andrade via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Efesios 6” by Anderson Freire
Yanal Ashmouz
Yanal Ashmouz def. Trevor Peek via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
“Knight’s Steed” by Amir Labay
Sean Brady
“They Don’t Love You No More” by Dj Khaled
Dylan Budka
Andre Petroski def. Dylan Budka via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Feeling Good” by Michael Buble
Gilbert Burns
“Jeova” by Fernandhino
Vanessa Demopoulos
Jaqueline Amorim def. Vanessa Demopoulos via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 3:28
“No Problem” by Chance The Rapper
Felipe dos Santos
Andre Lima def. Felipe dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
“Cancao Pra Deus” by Debora Duarte
Isaac Dulgarian
Isaac Dulgarian def. Brendon Marotte via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:19
“Gangsta Bop” by Akon
Cody Durden
Cody Durden def. Matt Schnell via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 2, 0:29
“Hail Mary” by Tupac
Nathan Fletcher
Nathan Fletcher def. Zygimantas Ramaska via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 1:14
“Hallelujah (Club Remix)” by Happy Mondays
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Steve Garcia
Steve Garcia def. Kyle Nelson via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:59
“Long Live The Champion” by Kb, Gabriel Emc, Yariel
Andre Lima
Andre Lima def. Felipe dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
“Galera Do Interior” by Bareos Da Pisadinha
Brendon Marotte
Kyle Nelson
Steve Garcia def. Kyle Nelson via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:59
“Hard Man” by Paul Lagendyk
Chris Padilla
Chris Padilla def. Rong Zhu via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 2, 4:14
“Boogieman” by EBK Jaaybo
Trevor Peek
Yanal Ashmouz def. Trevor Peek via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Andre Petroski
Andre Petroski def. Dylan Budka via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Opposite of Adults” by Chiddy Bang
Zygimantas Ramaska
Nathan Fletcher def. Zygimantas Ramaska via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 1:14
“Rise Up” by Yves Larock
Gabriel Santos
Gabriel Santos def. Yi Zha via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
“Eu Tenho A Senha” by Joao Gomes
Matt Schnell
Cody Durden def. Matt Schnell via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 2, 0:29
“Danger” by Mystikal
Natalia Silva
Natalia Silva def. Jessica Andrade via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Nothing Is Impossible” by Bethel Church
Yi Zha
Rong Zhu
Chris Padilla def. Rong Zhu via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 2, 4:14
“I Know?” by Travis Scott