Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on FOX 23 with Prince, Train and the Eminem Curse (again)

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 on FOX 23 event in Denver went with as their backing tracks.

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Valentina Shevchenko def. Julianna Pena via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:29

Valentina Shevchenko: Traditional Eastern European folk dance by Lezginka

Julianna Pena: “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince & The Revolution

Jorge Masvidal def. Donald Cerrone via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:00

Jorge Masvidal: “Tony Montana” theme song from “Scarface”

Donald Cerrone: “Cowboy” by Kid Rock

Francis Ngannou def. Andrei Arlovski via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:32

Francis Ngannou: “Ma Petite Paroles” by Fababy

Andrei Arlovski: “Soldier” by Eminem

Jason Knight def. Alex Caceres via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:21

Jason Knight: “You Should be Here” by Cole Swindell

Alex Caceres: “I Can” by Nas

Sam Alvey def. Nate Marquardt via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Sam Alvey: “Hey Soul Sister” by Train

Nate Marquardt: “Anomaly” by KB

Raphael Assuncao def. Aljamain Sterling via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Raphael Assuncao: “Podo Vir” by Tiago Brasil

Aljamain Sterling: “Bad Mamma Jamma” by Troy Grindz

Li Jingliang def. Bobby Nash via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 4:45

Li Jingliang: “We Are Rising” by Unknown

Bobby Nash: “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Jordan Johnson def. Luis Henrique da Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Jordan Johnson: “Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood & The Destroyers

Luis Henrique da Silva: “Satisfacao Sou Franktain” by Marley Stazzy

Eric Spicely def. Alessio Di Chirico via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:14

Eric Spicely: “Bro Hymn” by Pennywise

Alessio Di Chirico: “Re-Education (Through Labor)” by Rise Against

Marcos Rogerio de Lima def. Jeremy Kimball via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:27

Marcos Rogerio de Lima: “Derrubando Muralhas” by Pregador Luo

Jeremy Kimball: “Let’s Go” by Nat Anglin

Alexandre Pantoja def. Eric Shelton via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Alexandre Pantoja: “Many Men (Wish Death)” by 50 Cent

Eric Shelton: “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars

Jason Gonzalez def. J.C. Cottrell via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 1, 3:54

Jason Gonzalez: “Ballad of a Dead Soulja” by Tupac

J.C. Cottrell: “3 Ft. Tall” by Hi-Rez

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