Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 218, including plenty of Detroit references – and Imagine Dragons times two

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 218 in Detroit went with as their backing tracks.

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Max Holloway def. Jose Aldo via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 4:51

Max Holloway: “Blessings/Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Big Sean/Moke Boy

Jose Aldo: “Somos Sente De Zambada” by Lenin Ramirez feat. Regulo Cabo

Francis Ngannou def. Alistair Overeem via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:42

Francis Ngannou: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin

Alistair Overeem: “Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit” by Fedde Le Grand

Henry Cejudo def. Sergio Pettis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Henry Cejudo: “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco

Sergio Pettis: “Good Life” by Kanye West feat. T-Pain

Eddie Alvarez def. Justin Gaethje via knockout (knee, punches) – Round 3, 3:59

Eddie Alvarez: “Victory” by Puff Daddy feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & DMX

Justin Gaethje: “Champion” by Keznamdi

Tecia Torres def. Michelle Waterson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Tecia Torres: “Techno Syndrome/Dreamer” The Immortals/Charlie XCX

Michelle Waterson: “Believer” by Imagine Dragons

Paul Felder def. Charles Oliveira via knockout (strikes) – Round 2, 4:06

Paul Felder: “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons

Charles Oliveira: “O Hino” by Fernandinho

Yancy Medeiros def. Alex Oliveira via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 2:02

Yancy Medeiros: “We are Hawaii’s Finest/Till I Collapse” by Ekulo/Eminem

Alex Oliveira: “Balada” by Gusttavo Lima

David Teymur def. Drakkar Klose via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

David Teymur: “Suryoyo Football Song”

Drakkar Klose: “Devastated” by Joey Bada$$

Felice Herrig def. Cortney Casey via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Felice Herrig: “Blinded By the Light” by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

Cortney Casey: “Living Dead Girl” by Rob Zombie

Amanda Cooper def. Angela Magana via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:34

Amanda Cooper: “Detroit Rock City” by Kiss

Angela Magana: Revolutionary anthem of Puerto Rico by Danny Rivera & Lola Rodriguez De Tito

Abdul Razak Alhassan def. Sabah Homasi via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:21

Abdul Razak Alhassan: “Kakai” by Shatta Wale

Sabah Homasi: “Go Get It” by T.I.

Dominick Reyes def. Jeremy Kimball via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:39

Dominick Reyes: “Congratulations” by Post Malone feat. Quavo

Jeremy Kimball: “You Can’t Stop Me” by Andy Mineo

Justin Willis def. Allen Crowder via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:33

Justin Willis: “DNA/Till I Collapse” by Kendrick Lamar/Eminem

Allen Crowder: “Hail To the King” by Avenged Sevenfold

For complete coverage of UFC 218, check out the UFC Events section of the site.

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