[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 Entrance Themes of Fighters and Martial Artists (51–60)
Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B
This is C-C-B’s signature song, “Romantic ga Tomaranai” (“Can’t Stop the Romantic”).
It was the ring entrance music of former WBC World Flyweight Champion Daisuke Naito.
You might wonder, why choose a love song for an entrance theme? In fact, when he was being bullied in junior high, he reached out to C-C-B on the radio, and they comforted him.
He’s been a fan ever since.
He would enter the ring while listening to this song—an important track that helped him overcome the pains of adolescence—to fire himself up.
Many people are surely encouraged by the true strength of Daisuke Naito’s heart.
Champion RoadCHEHON
Ren Hiramoto competed as a kickboxer in K-1 WORLD GP and BELLATOR JAPAN before transitioning to mixed martial arts.
He entered RIZIN in 2020 after making the switch and has been an active, standout fighter.
For his walkout music, he sometimes uses songs by THE BLUE HEARTS or THE HIGH-LOWS, but “Champion Road,” written specifically for him by reggae Deejay CHEHON, is also a key track.
It preserves a light reggae vibe while emphasizing the bravery of stepping into battle.
The fast, aggressive rap is striking, portraying a valiant figure who overcomes every obstacle and forges ahead on the road to victory.
Fight for Your LifeGotthard
Andy Hug, one of the K-1 Four Kings.
Although he sadly passed away from leukemia, he kept it secret even from his family and departed at the young age of 35, remaining an active fighter until the very end.
As that episode shows, his passion for martial arts was extraordinary.
Despite his smaller physique and occasional losses to top-tier opponents like Ernesto Hoost and Peter Aerts, he used study and grit to take revenge and win in rematches.
His entrance theme, “Fight for Your Life,” is a serious track that captures his quietly burning passion for combat sports.
Super StarKOHH
Koji Takeda excelled in wrestling from his elementary school days, achieving various results before switching to mixed martial arts.
After making his professional debut with BRAVE and capturing a title in DEEP, he joined RIZIN in 2019.
His entrance theme is “Super Star” by hip-hop MC KOHH.
The track is notable for its solemn atmosphere unfolding at a relaxed tempo, evoking an image of confronting one’s own heart.
The lyrics seem to express a resolve to pursue one’s goals, and the song conveys a quiet fighting spirit.
It feels as though it teaches that overcoming oneself is the first step toward moving into the future.
[Fighting Spirit] Hot! Spotlight on Fighters’ and Martial Artists’ Entrance Themes (61–70)
My Love Is Your LoveWhitney Houston
Miyuu Yamamoto made her mark as a wrestler, achieving results at the All-Japan Championships and the World Championships before switching to mixed martial arts in 2016.
After the switch, she competed in RIZIN that same year, drawing on her wrestling experience while continuing to evolve as a fighter.
Her entrance song is Whitney Houston’s “My Love Is Your Love.” It’s a track characterized by its gentle atmosphere and soaring vocals.
The song expresses the idea of love that lasts forever, which might seem unrelated to the image of combat.
Yet it feels like the perfect entrance theme to convey Miyuu Yamamoto’s life—entering battle with profound love for someone dear held close to her heart.
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.
“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.