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 on ESPN 51 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
Juliana Miller vs. Luana Santos
Luana Santos def. Juliana Miller via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:41
Luana Santos: “Fall Out Boy & Alicia Keys” by Christina Grimmie & Mike Tompkins
Juliana Miller: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Jose Johnson
Da’Mon Blackshear def. Jose Johnson via submission (twister) – Round 1, 3:47
Da'Mon Blackshear: “Whistle Dixie” by Travis Barker & Yelawolf
Jose Johnson: “Saved” by Jac Ross
Jaqueline Amorim vs. Montserrat Conejo
Jaqueline Amorim def. Montserrat Conejo via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 3:41
Jaqueline Amorim: Pride Fighting Championships theme
Montserrat Conejo: “Soy Quien Soy” by Cartel de Santa
Martin Buday vs. Josh Parisian
Martin Buday def. Josh Parisian via submission (kimura) – Round 1, 4:11
Martin Buday: “New Level” by A$AP Ferg feat. Future
Josh Parisian: “D.A.N.C.E.” by Justice
Isaac Dulgarian vs. Francis Marshall
Isaac Dulgarian def. Francis Marshall via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:48
Isaac Dulgarian: “So Much More” by Fat Joe
Francis Marshall: “Without Me” by Eminem
Mike Breeden vs. Terrence McKinney
Terrence McKinney def. Mike Breeden via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:25
Terrence McKinney: “Let’s Go” by Trick Daddy feat. Twista and Lil’ Jon
Mike Breeden: “For the Love of Money” by The O’Jays
JP Buys vs. Marcus McGhee
Marcus McGhee def. JP Buys via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:19
Marcus McGhee: “Hard Work, God First” by Zauntee
JP Buys: “Made for This” by Carrollton
Josh Fremd vs. Jamie Pickett
Josh Fremd def. Jamie Pickett via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Josh Fremd: “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by Tupac
Jamie Pickett: “Bring the Pain” by Method Man
AJ Dobson vs. Tafon Nchukwi
AJ Dobson def. Tafon Nchukwi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
AJ Dobson: “Everything Nice” by Popcaan
Tafon Nchukwi: “the vibe – A COLORS SHOW” by Kamauu
Iasmin Lucindo vs. Polyana Viana
Iasmin Lucindo vs. Polyana Viana via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:42
Iasmin Lucindo: “Louco e Sonhador” by MC Neguinho do Kaxeta
Polyana Viana: “Vibe Animes #2” by Prod. Sidney Scaccio
Chris Daukaus vs. Khalil Rountree
Khalil Rountree def. Chris Daukaus via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:40
Khalil Rountree: “Cloak & Dagger” by Burna Boy feat. J. Hus
Chris Daukaus: “Spoiler” by Hyper
Hakeem Dawodu vs. Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson def. Hakeem Dawodu via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Hakeem Dawodu: “Versatile 3” by Kodak Black
Cub Swanson: “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodie 2” by A$AP Rocky
Vicente Luque vs. Rafael dos Anjos
Vicente Luque def. Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Vicente Luque: “Long Way” by Lathan Warlick feat. KB
Rafael dos Anjos: “Hope in Front of Me” by Danny Gokey
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