[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!
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[Fighting Spirit] Fired up! Spotlight on entrance themes of fighters and martial artists (21–30)
He’s a PirateKlaus Badelt
The theme song from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean—this very famous piece—is also Ryota Murata’s entrance music.
Its grand fusion of African rhythms and orchestra is perfect for a fighter setting out to conquer the world.
Even if you’re not interested in boxing, some of you may have seen his bouts during Olympic broadcasts.
Although Olympic athletes and professional boxers are usually kept to separate spheres, Murata ventured into both, capturing an Olympic gold medal and the WBA Super World Middleweight title.
Behind this achievement is the ethos of a man who produces results through gritty, hard-nosed fights in the middleweight division—considered disadvantageous for Japanese boxers—while facing adversity head-on.
Hard SaddeningRedHookNoodles Beats
This is the entrance song of Yusei Egawa, who has been champion in the featherweight division in both Krush and K-1 WORLD GP.
Although he is a kickboxer, Egawa is known for his exceptionally high-level boxing technique, and his taste in entrance music is likewise highly refined.
The track is hip-hop in genre, but its structure is essentially instrumental, with no rap or singing.
There are barely discernible, processed vocal snippets arranged to the beat, but they aren’t clearly intelligible, so it’s fair to call it a song without lyrics.
Choosing a track without lyrics and elevating himself through the pure resonance of the music is a rare and deliberate choice.
Intersection feat. EXPRESSBANTY FOOT
The entrance song of Fumiya Osawa, who competes in K-1 and Krush, is a reggae track by BANTY FOOT that starts with a very gentle intro and warmly cheers on life.
Rather than expressing beating an opponent, facing adversity head-on, or flaunting one’s strength, it’s a very unusual choice for a fighter’s walkout song—one that focuses on looking around, reflecting on oneself, and moving forward slowly.
On YouTube as well, Osawa is always cheerful and brimming with love for people, speaking casually and kindly with both seniors and juniors.
Dead End in TokyoMAN WITH A MISSION
Yutaka Saito has a background in traditional karate.
After working on construction sites, he moved into mixed martial arts.
He has achieved results such as a world featherweight title, made his RIZIN debut in 2020, and captured the inaugural featherweight championship.
His entrance song is MAN WITH A MISSION’s “Dead End in Tokyo.” Notable for its heavy, dark atmosphere, the track depicts a night in Tokyo where various emotions swirl, conjuring an image of someone confronting desire head-on.
It’s a rousing song that evokes a fighter in the heat of battle, thirsting for victory.
LadyCNBLUE
This is the entrance song of Hinata Maruta, who competes in the WBC world bantamweight division and the Japanese featherweight division.
Choosing a love song by CNBLUE, a stylish city pop band from South Korea, is quite unique, isn’t it? City pop that feels like you’re about to head out dancing or to karaoke is a very rare choice for a fighter’s walkout music.
In his everyday life, Maruta also comes across as a refreshing, well-mannered young man who doesn’t look like a fighter.
Perhaps this reflects his own approach to stepping into a match.
I BelieveTOK
When I hear the entrance music of Norifumi Yamamoto—known by nicknames like “Kid” and “The God’s Child”—I picture his dazzling smile, a man beloved not only in the ring but in every setting.
Though he passed away at the young age of 41, the members of the gym he founded, KRAZY BEE—especially top fighters who still compete today like Miyuu Yamamoto, Erson Yamamoto, and Kyoji Horiguchi, who battles on the world stage—have not forgotten his spirit.
It’s a song that brings back memories of Norifumi’s kindness and strength—like when he helped someone who fell onto the train tracks and simply said, “Of course I did.”
Everyday (Prod. COOKIN’ SOUL)WILYWNKA
Shuhei Kumura’s entrance song—who captured the 6th Krush Featherweight title in 2022 and has built a solid record across various organizations—is “Everyday,” a trap-style hip-hop track by fellow Osaka native WILYWNKA.
Its slow, dark vibe is striking.
Rather than a song to rile himself up, it expresses a resolve to enjoy and savor life to the fullest.
You can sense Kumura’s taste in choosing a cool, mature track for a young fighter.
Both Kumura and WILYWNKA are next-generation figures to watch.