[Fighting Spirit] Fired up! Spotlight on entrance themes of fighters and martial artists

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That searing, electrifying tension right before a fight starts… it’s irresistible, isn’t it? You can’t help but imagine, “What kind of battle is about to unfold in that ring?” And nothing amps up that feeling more than the fighters’ entrance songs! When top-tier fighters make their entrance to the music, the arena’s energy hits its peak.

In this article, we’ve rounded up the entrance songs of popular fighters.

You might even discover a new side of combat sports—like surprising pairings between fighters and their tracks!

[Fighting Spirit] Feel the Heat! Spotlight on Entrance Themes of Fighters and Martial Artists (51–60)

Player Uoi Full Swing

Run Soul Rungurūpu damashii

Run Spirit Run

Run Soul Rungurūpu damashii

The entrance song used by veteran mixed martial artist Full Swing Uoi is a track included on the album “Run Tamashii Run,” released in December 2002 by a comic band formed by members of the theater company Otona Keikaku.

The lyrics were written by Kankuro Kudo and the music composed by Taku Tomizawa.

Featuring satirical lyrics themed around diesel cars, the song uniquely portrays environmental issues and urban traffic congestion with humor.

While it’s unusual as a walkout song for combat sports due to its comedic elements, it still does a great job of pumping you up for the fight.

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Silver WolfSTAB BLUE

Silver Wolf / STAB BLUE

Silver WolfSTAB BLUE

A signature track by the hybrid-style rock band STAB BLUE that opens with wild, primal drums.

The band gained widespread recognition when Masato used it as his entrance theme.

Known for his overwhelming strength and handsome looks, Masato amassed a large fanbase as a star fighter of the K-1 GRAND PRIX, helping define the golden era of Japanese martial arts.

He was crowned champion at the 2003 K-1 WORLD MAX.

In K-1’s early days, weight classes weren’t finely divided, and Masato waged brutal battles against tough opponents from around the world.

Although he now appears on TV and YouTube with the gentle demeanor of a friendly big brother, he was once a fierce, passion-driven competitor.

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locker roomAK-69

AK-69 – Locker Room -Go Hard or Go Home- [PV Short Ver.]

locker roomAK-69

AK-69 is popular among athletes.

Kosei Tanaka and Takashi Uchiyama have used his songs as their entrance music.

In particular, for many of Tanaka’s fights, AK-69 even got up in the ring before the match to perform.

According to Tanaka, he resonates with the lyrics about being particular about how you win.

It’s a rousing track!

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B

C-C-B Romantic ga Tomaranai

Can't Stop the RomanticC-C-B

This is C-C-B’s signature song, “Romantic ga Tomaranai” (“Can’t Stop the Romantic”).

It was the ring entrance music of former WBC World Flyweight Champion Daisuke Naito.

You might wonder, why choose a love song for an entrance theme? In fact, when he was being bullied in junior high, he reached out to C-C-B on the radio, and they comforted him.

He’s been a fan ever since.

He would enter the ring while listening to this song—an important track that helped him overcome the pains of adolescence—to fire himself up.

Many people are surely encouraged by the true strength of Daisuke Naito’s heart.

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Ren Hiramoto

Champion RoadCHEHON

CHEHON 『Champion Road』MUSIC VIDEO

Champion RoadCHEHON

Ren Hiramoto competed as a kickboxer in K-1 WORLD GP and BELLATOR JAPAN before transitioning to mixed martial arts.

He entered RIZIN in 2020 after making the switch and has been an active, standout fighter.

For his walkout music, he sometimes uses songs by THE BLUE HEARTS or THE HIGH-LOWS, but “Champion Road,” written specifically for him by reggae Deejay CHEHON, is also a key track.

It preserves a light reggae vibe while emphasizing the bravery of stepping into battle.

The fast, aggressive rap is striking, portraying a valiant figure who overcomes every obstacle and forges ahead on the road to victory.

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