[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] Hot! Spotlight on Fighters’ and Martial Artists’ Entrance Themes (61–70)

RE-BORNHimuro Kyosuke

KYOSUKE HIMURO -RE-BORN-(1998 The One Night Stand)

RE-BORNHimuro Kyosuke

The entrance song used by Takanori Hatakeyama, who competed in the super featherweight division, was “RE-BORN,” released by Kyosuke Himuro in 1998.

He may have been inspired by the title’s meaning of “rebirth” or “being born again.” Hatakeyama was known for his quick, rotational speed as a weapon, so this fast-paced, driving song suits him perfectly!

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UproarLil Wayne

Uproar

UproarLil Wayne

Lil Wayne’s “Uproar,” a perfect fit for the competitive stage, is the entrance theme of the multi-promotional standout, Fuka Oshi.

Aggressive and confrontational to the core, the 2018 track is unusual for its time in that it embraces hip-hop’s traditional style, including sampling classic hits and bold self-boasting.

It’s the ideal song for Oshi, who intimidates opponents with raw fighting spirit even before the match begins and relies less on technique or flash than on sheer grit to carry the fight.

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Ruki Ambo (athlete)

Rainy WayYazawa Eikichi

Kickboxer Rukiya Anpo, who’s also hugely successful as a YouTuber.

It’s still fresh in our minds that his contract with K-1 ended and he became a free agent.

He may not be among the world’s absolute elite, but within Japan he’s top-tier—especially boasting strong punching and positioning skills.

His walkout song is “Rainy Way,” a classic by Eikichi Yazawa.

The song’s vibe meshes perfectly with Anpo’s straightforward personality.

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In conclusion

They were all such fiery tracks that just listening to them stirs your fighting spirit, right? Don’t you feel like watching a nail-biting match now? As long as combat sports exist, popular fighters will keep emerging and the list of entrance themes will continue to grow.

This article will be updated regularly, so drop by again whenever you’re curious! With each visit and each new song you discover, your playlist will only get better.