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 54 went with as their backing tracks in Atlantic City. (fighters listed alphabetically).
Bill Algeo
Kyle Nelson def. Bill Algeo via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:00
“Don’t Mess With Bill” by The Marvelettes
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Julio Arce
Julio Arce def. Herbert Burns via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:00
“Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony
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Ibo Aslan
Ibo Aslan def. Anton Turkalj via TKO (punch) Round 3, 1:32
“Bir Ölür,bin Diriliriz!!!” (Komando Mar$i)
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Erin Blanchfield
Manon Fiorot def. Erin Blanchfield via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
“Remember the Name” by Fort Minor
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Joaquin Buckley
Joaquin Buckley def. Vicente Luque via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:17
“See Me Now!” by Jeleel
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Herbert Burns
Julio Arce def. Herbert Burns via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:00
“Glorious” by Macklemore
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Dennis Buzukja
Dennis Buzukja def. Connor Matthews via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:22
“Benzema” By Elai
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Sedriques Dumas
Nursulton Ruziboev def. Sedriques Dumas via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:18
“Still Stoned on Ocean” by Curren$y
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Jamall Emmers
Nate Landwehr def. Jamall Emmers via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:43
“Nee-nah” by 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Metro Boomin
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Manon Fiorot
Manon Fiorot def. Erin Blanchfield via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
“Que Pour Les Vrais” by Rohff
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Loopy Godinez
Virna Jandiroba def. Loopy Godinez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
“Vengan A Calarse” by Ariel Armado Macías Madrid
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Virna Jandiroba
Virna Jandiroba def. Loopy Godinez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
“That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra
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Nate Landwehr
Nate Landwehr def. Jamall Emmers via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:43
“Back in Black” by AC/DC
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Caolan Loughran
Caolan Loughran def. Angel Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
“Dreams” by The Cranberries
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Vicente Luque
Joaquin Buckley def. Vicente Luque via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:17
“God Energy” by Brenno, Kieran The Light, K. Diamond
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Jacob Malkoun
Jacob Malkoun def. Andre Petroski via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 0:39
“We Here Now” by Th4 W3st
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Connor Matthews
Dennis Buzukja def. Connor Matthews via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:22
“Kbs3” by Topshakaz- Topic
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Rhys McKee
Chidi Njokuani def. Rhys McKee via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)
“Spancil Hill” by Dan McCabe and “Enter The Dragon” by blk.
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Kyle Nelson
Kyle Nelson def. Bill Algeo via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:00
“Hard Man” by Paul Lagendyk
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Chidi Njokuani
Chidi Njokuani def. Rhys McKee via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)
“No Evil” by Sir
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Angel Pacheco
Caolan Loughran def. Angel Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
“Gallo De Pelea” by Los Tigres Del Norte
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Andre Petroski
Jacob Malkoun def. Andre Petroski via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 0:39
“Atlantic City” by The Band
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Nursulton Ruziboev
Nursulton Ruziboev def. Sedriques Dumas via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:18
“Bu Vatan” by Uzmir
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Bruno Silva
Chris Weidman def. Bruno Silva via technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“Escola De Vida” by Black Style
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Anton Turkalj
Ibo Aslan def. Anton Turkalj via TKO (punch) Round 3, 1:32
“SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake
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Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman def. Bruno Silva via technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
“I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty
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