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 196 event in Las Vegas went with as their backing tracks.

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Nate Diaz def. Conor McGregor via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:12

Nate Diaz: “Don’t Make Enemies With Me (Part 2)” by Tupac feat. Outlawz

Conor McGregor: “Foggy Dew/El Chapo” by Sinead O’Connor/The Game & Skrillex

Miesha Tate def. Holly Holm via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 5, 3:30

Holly Holm: “The Landlord’s Walk” by Blair Douglas

Miesha Tate: “Roar” by Katy Perry

Ilir Latifi def. Gian Villante via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Ilir Latifi: “Gonna Fly Now” (Rocky Theme) by Bill Conti

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5VHYP1jZho

Gian Villante: “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash

Corey Anderson def. Tom Lawlor via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Corey Anderson: “New Level” by A$AP Ferg feat. Future

Tom Lawlor: “Like a Prayer” by Madonna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDnUIXF2ly8

Amanda Nunes def. Valentina Shevchenko via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Amanda Nunes: “O Farol” by Ivete Sangalo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRdNIaGXJOQ

Valentina Shevchenko: “Traditional Earn European Folk Dance” by Lezginka

Siyar Bahadurzada def. Brandon Thatch via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 4:11

Siyar Bahadurzada: “Burning Heart” by Survivor

Brandon Thatch: “Slam” by Pendulum

Nordine Taleb def. Erick Silva knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:34

Nordine Taleb: “Go Hard or Go Home” by Iggy Azalea & Wiz Khalifa

Erick Silva: “300 Violin Orchestra” by Jorge Quintero

Vitor Miranda def. Marcelo Guimaraes via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:09

Vitor Miranda: “Save Me” by Remy Zero

Marcelo Guimaraes: “Bate Pesadao” by Pregador Luo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wdnt7ZMXs8

Darren Elkins def. Chas Skelly via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 30-26)

Darren Elkins: “Get Ready” by Eric Herzog

Chas Skelly: “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea

Diego Sanchez def. Jim Miller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Diego Sanchez: “Untouchable” by James Brown feat. Tupac

Jim Miller: “Sweet Emotion” by Aerosmith

Jason Saggo def. Justin Salas via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:31

Jason Saggo: “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas

Justin Salas: “Hooked On An Eight Second Ride” by Chris LeDoux

Teruto Ishihara def. Julian Erosa via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 0:34

Teruto Ishihara: “Lion No KO” by Spinna B-ill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qU4NSWqlu4

Julian Erosa: “Jungle” by Andre Nickatina

For complete coverage of UFC 196, check out the UFC Events section of the site.