[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 (31–40)
OtherworldBill Muer
Leona Pettas is a kickboxer known for his sharp jab launched from a diagonally angled, boxing-style stance.
In today’s K-1 Super Featherweight division without Takeru, he’s undeniably one of the top talents.
The hardness of his fists—his signature weapon—turns even his jab into a formidable strike.
His walkout song is “Otherworld,” a track from the game Final Fantasy X, notable for its heavy, grinding death metal sound.
The Next Episode ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate DoggDr. Dre
Kyōhei Hagiwara competed as an amateur in organizations such as Masurao and Shooto, and has been active as a professional since 2017.
Since 2020, he has been competing and performing in RIZIN.
His entrance theme is Dr.
Dre’s “The Next Episode.” The track features a light beat with a distinctive floating feel and a dark atmosphere that stirs unease.
The lyrics are extreme, expressing a determination to stay true to oneself even when it means doing something bad.
Give It AwayRed Hot Chili Peppers
One of Crest’s representative fighters, Koya Urabe.
He’s the younger brother of Hirotaka Urabe and a great kickboxer who delivered a legendary brother-versus-brother match.
He competed in the super featherweight division, and because his out-boxing style didn’t always appeal to general audiences, his public recognition isn’t that high.
Still, a few years ago he had the skill to hold his own against world-class opponents.
His walkout song, Give It Away, perfectly matches the weathered vibe of the Red Hot Chili Peppers with his dignified presence.
“O Fortuna” from Carmina BuranaKāru Orufu
Jerome Le Banner, the kickboxer who made a huge impact in K-1.
He wasn’t a flawless fighter, but he gave us countless memorable bouts and delivered an overwhelming impact to many viewers.
His innate fighter’s spirit—one that made your heart race no matter who he faced—was exhilarating to watch.
His entrance theme was ‘O Fortuna,’ whose despair-tinged melody perfectly suited a man famed for his almost demonic strength.
Hero’s Come Back!!nobobyknows̟+
Kenta Takizawa is a mixed martial artist with a background in Kyokushin karate and wrestling.
After competing in promotions like PANCRASE, he joined RIZIN in 2020.
His entrance theme is “Hero’s Come Back!!” by nobodyknows+.
The heavy track, which unfolds at a steady pace, conveys a quiet fighting spirit.
The relentless, cascading rap is also striking, and you can feel the surge of energy that fires up the heart.
[Fighting Spirit] Feel the Heat! Spotlight on Fighters’ and Martial Artists’ Entrance Themes (41–50)
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!
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.
