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 11 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
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Curtis Blaydes def. Alexander Volkov via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)
[autotag]Curtis Blaydes[/autotag]: “Encounter The Ultimate (Theme From Mortal Kombat)” by The Immortals
[autotag]Alexander Volkov[/autotag]: “25/17” by Zima Mama
Josh Emmett def. Shane Burgos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
[autotag]Josh Emmett[/autotag]: “Pain”/”Refuse 2 Lose”/”Sky Is The Limit” by Pusha T/Brotha Lynch Hung/Rebelution
[autotag]Shane Burgos[/autotag]: “Invincible” by Machine Gun Kelly feat. Ester Dean
Raquel Pennington def. Marion Reneau via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
[autotag]Raquel Pennington[/autotag]: “Until We Rich” by Ice Cube feat. Krayzie Bone
[autotag]Marion Reneau[/autotag]: “Sprinkle Me” by E-40 feat. Suga-T
Belal Muhammad def. Lyman Good via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
[autotag]Belal Muhammad[/autotag]: “Remember Me” by Boss Sayf
[autotag]Lyman Good[/autotag]: “Destiny” by NF
Jim Miller def. Roosevelt Roberts via verbal submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:25
[autotag]Jim Miller[/autotag]: “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” by Kiss
[autotag]Roosevelt Roberts[/autotag]: “Thug Life” by Rod Wave
RESULT
[autotag]Bobby Green[/autotag]: “On God” by RJMrLA
[autotag]Clay Guida[/autotag]: “5 Minutes Alone” by Pantera
Tecia Torres def. Brianna Van Buren via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
[autotag]Tecia Torres[/autotag]: “Ivy Queen” by Vamos A Guerrear feat. Nengo Flow
[autotag]Brianna Van Buren[/autotag]: “Strong Will Continue” by Nad & Damian Marley
Marc-Andre Barriault def. Oskar Piechota via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:50
[autotag]Marc-Andre Barriault[/autotag]: “Grateful” by NEFFEX
[autotag]Oskar Piechota[/autotag]: “Nowiny” by Paktofonika
Gillian Robertson def. Cortney Casey via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:32
[autotag]Gillian Robertson[/autotag]: “P.I.M.P.” by 50 Cent
[autotag]Cortney Casey[/autotag]: “Mr. Officer” by Tee Grizzley feat. Queen Naija
Justin Jaynes def. Frank Camacho via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:41
[autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag]: “People Back Home” by Florida Georgia Line
[autotag]Frank Camacho[/autotag]: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
Lauren Murphy def. Roxanne Modafferi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
[autotag]Lauren Murphy[/autotag]: “Time For Sum Aksion” by Redman
[autotag]Roxanne Modafferi[/autotag]: “Run” by Foo Fighters
Austin Hubbard def. Max Rohskopf via TKO (doctor stoppage) – Round 2, 5:00
[autotag]Austin Hubbard[/autotag]: “At My Leisure (Freestyle)” by Steelo Bass
[autotag]Max Rohskopf[/autotag]: “Pony” by Ginuwine
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