While it take 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 of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 69 event in Berlin, Germany went with as their backing tracks.
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. Jessica Penne via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 4:22
Joanna Jedrzejczyk: “Przejmij ster w swoje dlonie” by Rena gosc. Gutek
Jessica Penne: “Yellow Flicker Beat” by Lorde
Tatsuya Kawajiri def. Dennis Siver via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Tatsuya Kawajiri: “Water Pow” by B-Dash
Dennis Siver: “Last Resort” by Papa Roach
Peter Sobotta def. Steve Kennedy via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:57
Peter Sobotta: “Bad Boys” by Inner Circle
Steve Kennedy: “I Love It” by Hilltop Hoods feat. Sia
Nick Hein def. Lukasz Sajewski via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nick Hein: “1,2,3 Rhymes Galore” by DJ Tomekk
Lukasz Sajewski: “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down
Makwan Amirkhani def. Masio Fullen via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:41
Makwan Amirkhani: “Hey Sexy Lady” by Shaggy feat. Brian and Tony Gold
Masio Fullen: “Doble P Ache Ene” by Defecto De Fabrica
Mairbek Taisumov def. Alan Patrick via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:30
Mairbek Taisumov: “Nasheed” by Kunta Maytan”
Alan Patrick: “Queen te Viu” by Ao Cubo
Arnold Allen def. Alan Omer via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 1:45
Arnold Allen: “Club Foot” by Kasabian
Alan Omer: “Let It Rain” by Nana
Noad Lahat def. Niklas Backstrom via majority decision (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Noad Lahat: “Jerusalem” by Matisyahu
Niklas Backstrom: “The Fire” By The Roots feat. John Legend
Scott Askham def. Antonio dos Santos Jr. via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:52
Scott Askham: “I Wanna Be Your Dog” by The Stooges
Antonio dos Santos Jr.: “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
Magomed Mustafaev def. Piotr Hallmann via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 2, 3:24
Magomed Mustafaev: “Hall of Fame” by The Script feat. will.i.am
Piotr Hallmann: “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
Taylor Lapilus def. Yuta Sasaki via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:22
Taylor Lapilus: “Oh Yeah” by Foxy Brown feat. Spragga Benz
Yuta Sasaki: “Ulka” by Mishima
For more on UFC Fight Night 69, check out the UFC Events section of the site.