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 307 went with as their backing tracks in Salt Lake City. (fighters listed alphabetically).
Jose Aldo
Mario Bautista def. Jose Aldo via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“We Are the Champions” by Queen and “Run This Town” by Jay-Z feat. Rihanna
Cesar Almeida
Cesar Almeida def. Ihor Potieria via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Negro Drama” by Racionals Mcs
Mario Bautista
Mario Bautista def. Jose Aldo via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Robot Rock” by Daft Punk
Joaquin Buckley
Joaquin Buckley def. Stephen Thompson via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 2:17
“Feeling Good” by Nina Simone
Roman Dolidze
Roman Dolidze def. Kevin Holland via TKO (injury retirement) – Round 1, 5:00
“Vigsapa” by Danheim & Skarphedins Son
Carla Esparza
Tecia Pennington def. Carla Esparza via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
“I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Kayla Harrison
Kayla Harrison def. Ketlen Vieira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Unbreakable” by Jay Kill & the Hustle Standard
Alexander Hernandez
Alexander Hernandez def. Austin Hubbard via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
“I Wonder” by Kanye West
Kevin Holland
Roman Dolidze def. Kevin Holland via TKO (injury retirement) – Round 1, 5:00
“Drink Don’t Need No Mix” by Shaboozey and BigXthaPlug
Austin Hubbard
Alexander Hernandez def. Austin Hubbard via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
“The Mountain” by Shafer
Iasmin Lucindo
Iasmin Lucindo def. Marina Rodriguez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“Rap Da Felicidade” by Cidinho & Doca
Court McGee
Court McGee def. Tim Means via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:19
“Iron Man” by Black Sabbath
Tim Means
Court McGee def. Tim Means via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:19
“Paradise to Me” by Niko Moon
Julianna Peña
“The Door (Cyril Remix) by Teddy Swims
Raquel Pennington
“Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, feat. Ray Dalton
Tecia Pennington
Tecia Pennington def. Carla Esparza via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
“Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj
Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira def. Khalil Rountree via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 4:32
“Itsari” by Sepultura
Ihor Potieria
Cesar Almeida def. Ihor Potieria via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler
Marina Rodriguez
Iasmin Lucindo def. Marina Rodriguez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
“I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Khalil Rountree
Alex Pereira def. Khalil Rountree via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 4:32
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” main theme by Ennio Morricone
Ovince Saint Preux
Ryan Spann def. Ovince Saint Preux via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:35
“Purple Lamborghini” by Skrillex and Rick Ross
Ryan Spann
Ryan Spann def. Ovince Saint Preux via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:35
“Stronger Than Ever” by Alex Jean
Stephen Thompson
Joaquin Buckley def. Stephen Thompson via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 2:17
“Never Get Used to This” by Forest Frank
Ketlen Vieira
Kayla Harrison def. Ketlen Vieira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Efesios 6” by Anderson Freire