Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 209, with classics from CCR, House of Pain and N.W.A.

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 of Saturday’s UFC 209 in Las Vegas went with as their backing tracks.

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Tyron Woodley def. Stephen Thompson via majority decision (48-47, 47-47, 48-47)

Tyron Woodley: “I Ain’t Turning Back” by Thi’sl

Stephen Thompson: “Wonderboy” by Tenacious D

David Teymur def. Lando Vannata via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

David Teymur: “Football Song” by Suryoyo

Lando Vannata: “Actin’ Crazy” by Action Bronson

Daniel Kelly def. Rashad Evans via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Daniel Kelly: “Run to Paradise” by Choirboys

Rashad Evans: “Express Yourself” by N.W.A.

Cynthia Calvillo def. Amanda Cooper via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:19

Cynthia Calvillo: “Jump Around” by House of Pain

Amanda Cooper: “Gasoline” by Halsey

Alistair Overeem def. Mark Hunt via knockout (strikes) – Round 3, 1:44

Alistair Overeem: “Enter the Reem”

Mark Hunt: “Poppin’ Them Thangs” by G-Unit

Marcin Tybura def. Luis Henrique via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 3:46

Marcin Tybura: “Get Me the G.I. Joes” by Henry Jackman

Luis Henrique: “Marginal Menestral” by MV Bill

Darren Elkins def. Mirsad Bektic via TKO (punch, high kick) – Round 3, 3:19

Darren Elkins: “Get Ready” by Eric Herzog

Mirsad Bektic: “Experience” by Ludovico Einaudi

Iuri Alcantara def. Luke Sanders via submission (knee bar) – Round 2, 3:13

Iuri Alcantara: “Nao Morrerei” by Marquinhos Gomes

Luke Sanders: “Fortunate Son” by Credence Clearwater Revival

Mark Godbeer def. Daniel Spitz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Mark Godbeer: “Runaway” by Kanye West feat. Pusha T

Daniel Spitz: “Remember We Die” by Gemini Syndrome

Tyson Pedro def. Paul Craig via TKO (elbows) – Round 1, 4:10

Tyson Pedro: “Sexual” by NEIKED feat. Dyo

Paul Craig: “Alive” by Chase & Status feat. Jacob Banks

Albert Morales def. Andre Soukhamthath via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Albert Morales: “Bounce Back” by Big Sean

Andre Soukhamthath: “Heaven or Hell” by Heartbreaka

For complete coverage of UFC 209, check out the UFC Events section of the site.