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 58 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas. (fighters listed alphabetically).
Asu Almabayev
Asu Almabayev def. Jose Johnson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Jumry Kylysh” by Ulytau
Lucas Almeida
Lucas Almeida def. Timmy Cuamba via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“The a La Menthe Instrumental” by La Caution
Garrett Armfield
Brady Hiestand def. Garrett Armfield via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 1:52
“Congratulations” by Post Malone
Melquizael Costa
Melquizael Costa def. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 1:50
“Funk Do Patinho” by Bento E Toto
Timmy Cuamba
Lucas Almeida def. Timmy Cuamba via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy” by 50 Cent
Gabriella Fernandes
Gabriella Fernandes def. Carli Judice via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Can’t C Me” by Tupac
Jimmy Flick
Nate Maness def. Jimmy Flick via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Loving on Me” by Jake Harlow
Adam Fugitt
Adam Fugitt def. Josh Quinlan via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Deliverance” by Bubba Sparxxx
Brady Hiestand
Brady Hiestand def. Garrett Armfield via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 1:52
“Bambam” by Sister Nancy
Miles Johns
Miles Johns def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Heimdallr” by Munknorr
Jose Johnson
Asu Almabayev def. Jose Johnson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Pay for It” by Kendrick Lamar
Carli Judice
Gabriella Fernandes def. Carli Judice via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Champion” by Kanye West
Josefine Knutsson
Josefine Knutsson def. Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Nate Maness
Nate Maness def. Jimmy Flick via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Mayhem” by YJ Donstatus
Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
Melquizael Costa def. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 1:50
“Hassak” by Zhekpe-zhek
Alex Perez
Tatsuro Taira def. Alex Perez via TKO (injury) – Round 2, 2:59
“Juicy” by Notorious B.I.G.
Julia Polastri
Josefine Knutsson def. Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
“Misery Business” by Paramore
Josh Quinlan
Adam Fugitt def. Josh Quinlan via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“At the Table” by Josh Garrels
Jeka Saragih
Westin Wilson def. Jeka Saragih via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 1:49
“Yeyen Marbun” by Simalungun Sipukkah Huta
Douglas Silva de Andrade
Miles Johns def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Conquistando O Impossivel” by Jamily
Tatsuro Taira
Tatsuro Taira def. Alex Perez via TKO (injury) – Round 2, 2:59
“Power to the People” by John Lennon and Plastic Ono Band
Westin Wilson
Westin Wilson def. Jeka Saragih via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 1:49
“Pure Imagination” by Andrew P. Oliver