[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)
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.
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.
[Fighting Spirit] Fired Up! Spotlight on Entrance Themes of Fighters and Martial Artists (31–40)
MoneyHamada Shogo
The song known as the entrance theme for RIZIN fighter Takashi Soya is a track by Shogo Hamada from his 1984 album DOWN BY THE MAINSTREET.
Unusual in the Japanese music scene, it’s a powerful rock number that expresses the desire for money in a straightforward way, with memorable lyrics that sing of longing for luxury items like a pure white Mercedes and Dom Pérignon.
As Japan headed toward the bubble economy, Hamada’s choice to openly portray the desire to “want money” was truly shocking.
It’s a masterpiece said to have greatly influenced artists like Masaharu Fukuyama and Eisaku Yoshida, and it’s hard to imagine a better choice for a fighter’s entrance theme in the world of competition.
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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.
RACK$King Koraun
Taiga, whose older brother is HIROYAs, who shot to fame at RIZIN.26.
His entrance theme is the trap song “Rack$,” which conveys a dark aesthetic.
King Koran is the son of the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr.
and is also active as a rapper.
Mayweather used this track as his entrance song for his exhibition match against Tenshin Nasukawa at RIZIN.14.
Perhaps Taiga, too, has some special feelings toward Mayweather or this song.
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.
Rise (ft. Jack & Jack)Jonas Blue
The walkout song chosen by fighter Tatsushi Tamaru is this track by Jonas Blue, a DJ and producer from the UK, in collaboration with the American pop-rap duo Jack & Jack.
Released in May 2018, it’s a house-pop number with an uplifting message about getting back up in the face of adversity, and it peaked at No.
3 on the UK Singles Chart.
With its bright, energetic sound and powerful lyrics, it’s perfect for getting fired up before a combat sports match.
For fighters like Tamaru who battle in the ring, the theme of rising again no matter how many times you’re knocked down is especially resonant.
It’s a highly recommended song when you want to sharpen your focus before a bout or rally your determination to take on a challenge!