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+ 31 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas.
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Derek Brunson def. Edmen Shahbazyan via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:26
[autotag]Derek Brunson[/autotag]: “Victory Lap” by Nipsey Hussle feat. Stacy Barthe
[autotag]Edmen Shahbazyan[/autotag]: “Use This Gospel” by Kanye West
Jennifer Maia def. Joanne Calderwood via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:29
[autotag]Jennifer Maia[/autotag]: “TNT” by AC/DC
[autotag]Joanne Calderwood[/autotag]: “Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue
Vicente Luque def. Randy Brown via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:56
[autotag]Vicente Luque[/autotag]: “Baby Baby” by Troopkillaz
[autotag]Randy Brown[/autotag]: “Dela Move” by Chronixx
Bobby Green def. Lando Vannata via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
[autotag]Bobby Green[/autotag]: “White Friday” by Yo Gotti
[autotag]Lando Vannata[/autotag]: “On The Road” by Post Malone feat. Meek Mill & Lil Baby
Jonathan Martinez def. Frankie Saenz via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 0:57
[autotag]Jonathan Martinez[/autotag]: “El Papa De Los Pollitos” by Los Tucanes De Tijuana
[autotag]Frankie Saenz[/autotag]: “Calm Like A Bomb” by Rage Against The Machine
Nate Maness def. Johnny Munoz via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
[autotag]Nate Maness[/autotag]: “Real” by NF
[autotag]Johnny Munoz[/autotag]: “El Rey” by Vincente Fernandez
Jamall Emmers def. Vincent Cachero via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
[autotag]Jamall Emmers[/autotag]: “Florida Boy” by Rick Ross
[autotag]Vincent Cachero[/autotag]: “Ooh LA LA” by Run The Jewels
Chris Gutierrez vs. Cody Durden ends in a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)
[autotag]Chris Gutierrez[/autotag]: “Bandolero” by Don Omar feat. Tego Calderon
[autotag]Cody Durden[/autotag]: “Hail Mary” by Tupac
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