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

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)

Taito Gunji

MemoriesDavid Guetta ft. Kid Cudi

David Guetta Feat. Kid Cudi – Memories (Official Video)
MemoriesDavid Guetta ft. Kid Cudi

Taito Gunji is a fighter who excels at a strategy like Giorgio Petrosyan’s—updating his data during the match and adapting to his opponent’s habits in the final stages.

He’s one of the figures poised to lead the next era of K-1, and despite his calm analysis, he’s also adept at a hard-hitting, toe-to-toe fighting style.

His walkout song is “Memories.” For a fighter’s entrance theme, it has an unusually smooth vibe, but it still delivers a solid surge of excitement at the drop.

Naoki Inoue

The PhoenixFall Out Boy

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The PhoenixFall Out Boy

Naoki Inoue is a fighter with a diverse background: he has competed in mixed martial arts events such as DEEP, as well as in amateur kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments.

He made his RIZIN debut in 2020, winning his first bout and continuing to perform well thereafter.

His entrance theme is The Phoenix by the American band Fall Out Boy.

The song’s powerful lyrics and sound, which express breaking away from the past and forging a new path, are especially compelling.

The image of a phoenix rising again and again to face the challenges ahead fits perfectly with the scene of battle.

Koji Takeda

Super StarKOHH

Koji Takeda excelled in wrestling from his elementary school days, achieving various results before switching to mixed martial arts.

After making his professional debut with BRAVE and capturing a title in DEEP, he joined RIZIN in 2019.

His entrance theme is “Super Star” by hip-hop MC KOHH.

The track is notable for its solemn atmosphere unfolding at a relaxed tempo, evoking an image of confronting one’s own heart.

The lyrics seem to express a resolve to pursue one’s goals, and the song conveys a quiet fighting spirit.

It feels as though it teaches that overcoming oneself is the first step toward moving into the future.

Kenta Takizawa

Hero’s Come Back!!nobobyknows̟+

nobodyknows+「Hero’s Come Back!!」OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Hero's Come Back!!nobobyknows̟+

Kenta Takizawa is a mixed martial artist with a background in Kyokushin karate and wrestling.

After competing in promotions like PANCRASE, he joined RIZIN in 2020.

His entrance theme is “Hero’s Come Back!!” by nobodyknows+.

The heavy track, which unfolds at a steady pace, conveys a quiet fighting spirit.

The relentless, cascading rap is also striking, and you can feel the surge of energy that fires up the heart.

RENA

I’ll never lose!Eijia Enjinia

RENA, who boasts absolute dominance in the world of women’s combat sports.

Her entrance song, “Zettai Makenai!” (“I’ll Never Lose!”), is memorable for its catchy chorus that sticks with you after just one listen.

It was also striking that, despite being on hiatus, Asia Engineer performed it live at RIZIN.20.

The lyrics, which repeat the powerful phrase from the title, couldn’t be more perfect for a walkout song.

Incidentally, when RENA posted about the track on social media, it drew a big response from many fans.