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 14 went with as their backing tracks in Abu Dhabi.
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Robert Whittaker def. Darren Till via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
Robert Whittaker: “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr.
Darren Till: No walkout song
Mauricio Rua def. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Mauricio Rua: “Under Pressure” by David Bowie & Queen
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: “Uma Vida Inteira Em Um Dia Recall” by Khadija
Fabricio Werdum def. Alexander Gustafsson via submission (armbar) — Round 1, 2:30
Fabricio Werdum: “Fabricio Werdum” by Felipe Name
Alexander Gustafsson: “Training Montage (Rocky IV Soundtrack)” via Vince DiCola
Carla Esparza def. Marina Rodriguez via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Carla Esparza: “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Marina Rodriguez: “Born To The Fight” by Waylander
Paul Craig def. Gadzhimurad Antigulov via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:06
Paul Craig: “Victory Over The Sun” by Biffy Clyro
Gadzhimurad Antigulov: “Lezginka Super” by Kavkaz
Alex Oliveira def. Peter Sobotta via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alex Oliveira: “Deus é por Nós -” by MC Marks
Peter Sobotta: “Bad Boys” by Inner Circle
Khamzat Chimaev def. Rhys McKee via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:09
Khamzat Chimaev: N/A
Rhys McKee: “Congratulations” by Post Malone feat. Quavo
Francisco Trinaldo def. Jai Herbert via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:30
Francisco Trinaldo: “Promontory (The Last of the Mohicans)” by Trevor Jones
Jai Herbert: “Know Better” by Headie One feat RV
Jesse Ronson def. Nicolas Dalby via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:48
Jesse Ronson: “Sh*t Hits The Fan” by Obie Trice feat. Dr. Dre
Nicolas Dalby: “Der Er Et Yndigt Land (There Is A Lovely Country)” by Dzifa
Tom Aspinall def. Jake Collier via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:45
Tom Aspinall: “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield
Jake Collier: “Hold Strong” by Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard
Movsar Evloev def. Mike Grundy via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Movsar Evloev: N/A
Mike Grundy: “Wonderwall” by Oasis
Tanner Boser def. Raphael Pessoa via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:36
Tanner Boser: “Motorcycle” by Colter Wall
Raphael Pessoa: “Papai Dos Status” by MC Bobo
Pannie Kianzad def. Bethe Correia via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Pannie Kianzad: “Take A Chance On Me” by ABBA
Bethe Correia: “Feel This Moment” by Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera
Ramazan Emeev def. Niklas Stolze via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Ramazan Emeev: “Because I Am A Highlander” by Marat
Niklas Stolze: “No Diet” by Digga D
Nathaniel Wood def. John Castaneda via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nathaniel Wood: “I’m A Man” by Black Strobe
John Castaneda: “Run This Town” by Jay-Z
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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN 14, including Darren Till's 'intentional silence'
