[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] Feel the Heat! Spotlight on Fighters’ and Martial Artists’ Entrance Themes (41–50)
I’ll never lose!Eijia Enjinia
RENA, who boasts absolute dominance in the world of women’s combat sports.
Her entrance song, “Zettai Makenai!” (“I’ll Never Lose!”), is memorable for its catchy chorus that sticks with you after just one listen.
It was also striking that, despite being on hiatus, Asia Engineer performed it live at RIZIN.20.
The lyrics, which repeat the powerful phrase from the title, couldn’t be more perfect for a walkout song.
Incidentally, when RENA posted about the track on social media, it drew a big response from many fans.
superstartsuyoi
Koji has been active as a kickboxer in events such as K-1 WORLD GP, achieving various results.
He made his RIZIN debut in 2020 in a bout against Tenshin Nasukawa, and has continued to perform well even after leaving K-1.
For his entrance music, he has long used Tsuyoshi’s “Superstar.” The song was originally written for Tsuyoshi Nishioka of the Hanshin Tigers, and a “Superstar Koji ver.” was later released.
Its content expresses admiration and support for a star who keeps fighting; it feels more like a message from fans than a song sung from the fighter’s own perspective.
Adversity FighterTokoro Jōji
Hideo Tokoro is a mixed martial artist who competed in HERO’S and DREAM, achieving a variety of results.
He made his RIZIN debut in 2015.
His entrance song is “Gyakkyō Fighter” (Adversity Fighter), written specifically for him by George Tokoro, with whom he shares the same surname.
Set to a powerful sound, the song tells the story of Hideo Tokoro’s career and ambitions.
It has a dynamic, motivating vibe that fires you up for battle, while also reflecting George Tokoro’s comedic side, making it a uniquely charming track.
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!
Run Soul Rungurūpu damashii
The entrance song used by veteran mixed martial artist Full Swing Uoi is a track included on the album “Run Tamashii Run,” released in December 2002 by a comic band formed by members of the theater company Otona Keikaku.
The lyrics were written by Kankuro Kudo and the music composed by Taku Tomizawa.
Featuring satirical lyrics themed around diesel cars, the song uniquely portrays environmental issues and urban traffic congestion with humor.
While it’s unusual as a walkout song for combat sports due to its comedic elements, it still does a great job of pumping you up for the fight.
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.
MemoriesDavid Guetta ft. Kid Cudi
Taito Gunji is a fighter who excels at a strategy like Giorgio Petrosyan’s—updating his data during the match and adapting to his opponent’s habits in the final stages.
He’s one of the figures poised to lead the next era of K-1, and despite his calm analysis, he’s also adept at a hard-hitting, toe-to-toe fighting style.
His walkout song is “Memories.” For a fighter’s entrance theme, it has an unusually smooth vibe, but it still delivers a solid surge of excitement at the drop.