[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.
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[Fighting Spirit] Hot! Spotlight on entrance themes of fighters and martial artists (1–10)
Without meEminem
Arsen Yamamoto chooses this track, known as a signature song from The Eminem Show, the album released by Eminem—the pinnacle of white rappers—in 2002, as his entrance music.
Powerfully expressing his presence and influence, the song perfectly captures the mindset of a fighter stepping into the ring.
While infused with Eminem’s trademark irony and humor, it also conveys pride and confidence in being at the center of controversy, making it a perfect pick for an athlete living in the world of competition.
Staring At the SunThe Offspring
“Staring at the Sun” is a heavy punk rock track by The Offspring, featured on their classic 1990s album Americana, showcasing the band’s aggressive, hard‑hitting style.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to shout along with the signature gang vocals they’re so good at.
This track is used as the entrance theme by Hirotaka Urabe, known as the “Destroyer of Souls.” With an unbreakable spirit and gritty tenacity, Urabe helped energize domestic competitions such as K-1.
In September 2022, he announced his retirement.
Of all his bouts, the one that left the deepest impression on him was his showdown with his younger brother, Koya Urabe.
He’s a man of heart who is always loved by those around him—whether it’s his beloved brother suppressing his frustration to congratulate him on victory, or his wife, model Yu Takahashi, sharing affectionate stories about him on TV.
Forever Young feat. UVERworldAK-69
The song Kai Asakura uses for his entrance is a collaboration between AK-69, a representative rapper from Nagoya, and UVERworld, a representative band from Shiga.
It’s brimming with hometown pride, even featuring dialect straight in the lyrics.
Unlike his older brother Mikuru Asakura, Kai Asakura is less a warrior of adversity and more a prodigy of combat.
Like Mikuru, he rocketed to stardom from the underground fighting league THE OUTSIDER.
In RIZIN, he faced veteran Kyoji Horiguchi, who has made his name in the United States, and stunned everyone by scoring a first-round KO victory, defying the odds.
He has continued to face top talent from around the world, and rumors of a move to the U.S.
have made him one of the most highly anticipated fighters.
Choosing a track by AK-69, a rapper from his own hometown, as his entrance song underscores his keen sensibility and strong will.
[Fighting Spirit] Fiery! Spotlight on Fighters’ and Martial Artists’ Entrance Themes (11–20)
Unstoppable ha~haYazawa Eikichi
According to Tenshin Nasukawa, his parents are fans of Eikichi Yazawa.
Naturally, you can’t talk about Japanese rock without mentioning this song.
It’s a staple at Yazawa’s concerts and a catchy rock number that’s often used on TV programs.
Nasukawa even features a logo on his robe and merchandise that pays respect to Yazawa.
Rising from RISE through RIZIN to become one of Japan’s top fighters, the prodigy has now shifted his stage to boxing.
Listening to this song fills you with the drive to move toward a brilliant future.
PLAYBACKROTTENGRAFFTY
The entrance song chosen by Taiju Shiratori, a fighter known for his persistence and toughness, is a famous track by ROTTENGRAFFTY, a band active in hard, mixed-genre rock.
While winning at RISE 130 and RIZIN.29, Shiratori also works as a model thanks to his handsome features and great style, earning him the nickname “Prince of Kickboxing.” Although he has a glamorous image, it may come as a bit of a surprise that he chooses heavy, no-nonsense rock for his entrance music.
It reveals a fierce side of Shiratori, who usually speaks with a refreshing smile.
flying boatKing Gnu
Kauta Hashimoto is a skilled fighter who shines in the RIZIN ring.
The King Gnu song used as his entrance theme is a powerful rock number produced in August 2019 as a commercial song for ANA.
With lyrics themed around breaking free from constraints and taking on new challenges, it speaks to the importance of escaping the cage called “righteousness” and living true to yourself—perfectly capturing a fighter’s state of mind.
It’s a standout track recommended for moments when you need the courage to face hardship and when you’re stepping up to a new stage.
Flaming Fighter INOKI BOM-BA-YEMichael Masser
Chances are, everyone’s heard the entrance theme “Fighter of Fire: INOKI BOM-BA-YE” at least once.
It’s Antonio Inoki’s entrance music.
Younger people might not know this, but the song was originally used by boxer Muhammad Ali in his own film.
As a token of thanks for the Inoki vs.
Ali fight, Ali gifted the song to Inoki, and from then on Antonio Inoki used it as his theme.
By the way, “BOM-BA-YE” carries meanings like “Do it!” or “Beat him up!”
