[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] Fired up! Spotlight on entrance themes of fighters and martial artists (21–30)
EVIL J0RDANPlayboi Carti
A dark and aggressive track released in March 2025 by an Atlanta-born pioneer of trap.
While Jo Hiramoto is known as a fighter drawing attention in RIZIN, his choice of this song is a truly intriguing one.
Featured on the album “MUSIC,” the track is characterized by a heavy 808 bass and eerie strings, with Playboi Carti’s low-register vocals heightening its aggressive atmosphere.
It was also a hot topic for peaking at No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and racking up an astonishing 30.8 million streams in its first week.
In a combat sports walkout, its impact in igniting a fighter’s spirit and instantly elevating the arena’s energy would be immense.
Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
Yoshiya Uza-tsuyo, a standout fighter, has chosen as his entrance theme a track from Hi-STANDARD—one of Japan’s leading punk rock bands—featured on their 1999 album “MAKING THE ROAD.” The song reflects on dreams and memories that risk being buried in everyday life, while emphasizing the importance of continuing to shine.
It’s characterized by a driving, fast-paced melody and powerful performance.
Carrying words of encouragement from a loved one, it conveys a message about preserving a pure heart.
As one of Hi-STANDARD’s signature songs, it’s a fan favorite frequently performed live.
[Fighting Spirit] Fired Up! Spotlight on Entrance Themes of Fighters and Martial Artists (31–40)
ONEAK-69
The entrance song of professional boxer Takuma Inoue, the younger of the Inoue brothers, is AK-69’s “ONE.” He has publicly stated that he’s a fan of AK-69.
I think a favorite artist’s track is indeed perfect for getting pumped up.
Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra
No matter how long the cloudy skies last, this song—which sings of the exhilaration and joy the moment blue skies peek through—is a perfect entrance theme for Takeshi Yokoyama.
Known as a signature track from the 1977 album “Out of the Blue,” it’s a masterpiece packed with Electric Light Orchestra’s iconic sound.
It was also used in the opening of the film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
2,” and its bright, hope-filled melody continues to be loved across generations.
Especially when feeling nervous or anxious before a fight, the song’s overwhelming positive energy will surely lighten the heart.
20th Century BoyT-REX
Haruo Ochi, who chose this song—nothing short of a monument of glam rock—as his entrance theme, has long battled in the RIZIN ring as a veteran fighter from Pancrase.
Released in March 1973 by T.
Rex led by Marc Bolan, this work is a hard rock masterpiece woven from a simple yet searing guitar riff, an alluring melody, and thick choral work.
A classic that peaked at No.
3 on the UK singles chart, it regained the spotlight in 1991 when it was used in a Levi’s commercial, climbing back up to No.
13.
It also boasts the intriguing fact that it was recorded at Toshiba’s studio in Japan, and as a walkout song for combat sports, it delivers unrivaled power and coolness.
FINAL COUNTDOWNEurope
If you’re a professional fighter, this is the kind of entrance song you either want to use at least once or have already used—it’s a staple.
The keyboard intro feels like it’s leading you onto the battlefield and really gets you fired up.
Released in 1986 by the heavy metal band Europe, this song has sold 15 million copies.
It was used by fighter Takeshi Sakata, and it’s also famous as the entrance theme for pro wrestler Keiji Muto.
Water PowB-DASH
The guitar sounds so cool! It really boosts my motivation before a match, and the lyrics are perfect for sports! There are a few parts where the tempo changes, and that’s the key—it’s one of the essential elements that gets everyone fired up.
It’s also used as the entrance theme for Tatsuya Kawajiri, a mixed martial artist known for his exceptionally strong, almost un-Japanese physicality.