[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)
The Wild BoysDuran Duran
Mirko Cro Cop, the legendary kickboxer famed for his world-class left high kick and lightning-fast footwork.
He was also one of the first kickboxers to adapt to mixed martial arts, and he excelled at a calculated, logical approach in the ring.
His entrance theme was “The Wild Boys.” Although he was known for a Terminator-like poker face during fights, his entrance song was surprisingly passionate.
It’s a new wave–driven track that sparked a huge boom in the 1980s and actually aligns with today’s trends in some ways.
Because of that, I think many younger listeners will like it too!
[Fighting Spirit] Feel the Heat! Spotlight on Entrance Themes of Fighters and Martial Artists (51–60)
The PhoenixFall Out Boy
Naoki Inoue is a fighter with a diverse background: he has competed in mixed martial arts events such as DEEP, as well as in amateur kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments.
He made his RIZIN debut in 2020, winning his first bout and continuing to perform well thereafter.
His entrance theme is The Phoenix by the American band Fall Out Boy.
The song’s powerful lyrics and sound, which express breaking away from the past and forging a new path, are especially compelling.
The image of a phoenix rising again and again to face the challenges ahead fits perfectly with the scene of battle.
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.
BURNING HEARTSurvivor
“Burning Heart” is a song included on the Rocky IV soundtrack, and it was used as Koki Kameda’s entrance theme.
It’s well known that he loved the Rocky series, and this song stoked his fighting spirit.
He was popular for his character as well, but what really stands out from his active years are the performances that truly fired up his own competitive drive.
AstronomiaVicetone & Tony Igy
Mahmoud Sattari is a kickboxer who boasts top-tier skills in the cruiserweight division of the new K-1.
Until his loss to the Romanian fighter Stefan Lătescu, he had been stacking up only wins, and he’s regarded as capable of competing with the world’s best from promotions like GLORY and ONE.
Lately, he’s also been active as a YouTuber.
His entrance song is “Astronomia,” which many of you may know since it’s often used as background music on TikTok and YouTube.
locker roomAK-69
AK-69 is popular among athletes.
Kosei Tanaka and Takashi Uchiyama have used his songs as their entrance music.
In particular, for many of Tanaka’s fights, AK-69 even got up in the ring before the match to perform.
According to Tanaka, he resonates with the lyrics about being particular about how you win.
It’s a rousing track!
Wake Me UpAvicii
Ulka Sasaki, nicknamed the “Prince of Ground Fighting,” is a fighter who has competed in Shooto and the UFC.
He has been fighting in RIZIN since 2018, showcasing his signature sleeper hold.
While he has used various entrance songs, Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” is a track that Sasaki holds especially dear.
Its lyrics, which depict youthful struggles and the determination to overcome them and move toward the future, perfectly suit the battleground where one forges their own path.
The song conveys a calm atmosphere that settles the mind while expressing a quiet fighting spirit—facing oneself to carve out the future.