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 281 went with as their backing tracks in New York.
Nicolae Negumereanu vs. Carlos Ulberg
Carlos Ulberg def. Nicolae Negumereanu via knockout (punches) âàRound 1, 3:44
Carlos Ulberg: âThe Climb Backâ by J. Cole
Nicolae Negumereanu: âPe Caiâ byàTrap Romanesc
Julio Arce vs. Montel Jackson
Montel Jackson def. Julio Arce via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Montel Jackson: âWe Ballâ byàMeek Mill feat. Young Thug
Julio Arce: âVivir Mi Vidaâ byàMarc Anthony
Seungwoo Choi vs. Michael Trizano
Michael Trizano def. Seungwoo Choi via knockout (punches) âàRound 1, 4:51
Michael Trizano: âWild Sideâ byàMötley Crüe
Seungwoo Choi: âRag âNâ Bone Manâ byàHuman
Silvana Gomez Juarez vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz def. Silvana Gomez Juarez viaÃÂ unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz: âT.N.T.â byàAC/DC
Silvana Gomez Juarez: âLa Bestia Popâ byàPatricio Rey y Sus Redonditos de Ricota
Ottman Azaitar vs. Matt Frevola
Matt Frevola def. Ottman Azaitar via knockout (punches) â Round 1, 2:30
Matt Frevola: âNarcoâ byàBlasterjaxx & Timmy Trumpet
Ottman Azaitar: Moroccan national anthem
Andre Petroski vs. Wellington Turman
Andre Petroski def. Wellington Turman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Andre Petroski: âPolo & Shell Topsâ byàMeek Mill
Wellington Turman: âEmpire State of Mindâ byàJay Z and Alicia Keys
Erin Blanchfield vs. Molly McCann
Erin Blanchfield def. Molly McCann via submission (kimura) â Round 1, 3:37
Erin Blanchfield: âRemember the Nameâ byàFort Minor
Molly McCann: âThis Placeâ by Jamie Webster
Dominick Reyes vs. Ryan Spann
Ryan Spann def. Dominick Reyes via knockout (punches) âàRound 1, 1:20
Ryan Spann: âIâm a Go Gettaâ byàLil Wayne
Dominick Reyes: âStill D.R.E.â byàDr. Dre
Renato Moicano vs. Brad Riddell
Renato Moicano def. Brad Riddell via submission (rear-naked choke) âàRound 1, 3:20
Renato Moicano: âIsaacâ by Edson Gomes
Brad Riddell: âLast Lastâ by Burna Boy
Dan Hooker vs. Claudio Puelles
Dan Hooker def. Claudio Puelles via TKO (kick) âàRound 2, 4:06
Dan Hooker: âGod Gave Me Styleâ byà50 Cent
Claudio Puelles: âFear of the Darkâ by Iron Maiden
Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez
Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez via knockout (knee) â Round 1, 2:01
Chris Gutierrez: âBandolerosâ byàDon Omar feat. Tego Calderon
Frankie Edgar: âKick in the Doorâ byàNotorious B.I.G.
Michael Chandler vs. Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier def. Michael Chandler via submission (rear-naked choke) â Round 3, 2:00
Dustin Poirier: âThe Bossâ by James Brown
Michael Chandler: âPaid My Duesâ and âThe Searchâ byàNF
Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili
Zhang Weili def. Carla Esparza via submission (rear-naked choke) âàRound 2, 1:05
Zhang Weili: âSwordsman & Sea of Laughterâ byàHuangshan
Carla Esparza: âIâm Shipping Up to Bostonâ by Dropkick Murphys
Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira def. Israel Adesanya via TKO (punches) â Round 5, 2:01
Israel Adesanya: âHello Zepp + Overtureâ (Theme from âSawâ) by Charlie Clouser
Alex Pereira: âItsariâ by Sepultura
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