[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!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | The BeginningONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Common points between Yoshinari (the athlete) and ONE OK ROCK |
| 2 | ResplendentGeoplex |  play_arrow | Mikuru Asakura's entrance song, electronic music |
| 3 | Battle Scars ft. Lupe FiascoGuy Sebastian |  play_arrow | Mikuru Asakura’s entrance song, A Sad Man’s Life |
| 4 | Battle of MonsterHotei Tomoyasu |  play_arrow | Naoya Inoue’s entrance theme: a power that overwhelms the world |
| 5 | My TimeFabolous ft. Jeremih |  play_arrow | The strong will and challenge conveyed by Kyoji Horiguchi’s entrance theme |
| 6 | Touchin On My3OH!3 |  play_arrow | The entrance theme of fighter Takeru brimming with fighting spirit |
| 7 | My TimeWill Sparks ft. Alex Jones |  play_arrow | K-1 champion Anpo’s distinctive techno entrance theme |
| 8 | Without meEminem |  play_arrow | Expressing fighting spirit and confidence in an Eminem song |
| 9 | Staring At the SunThe Offspring |  play_arrow | Punk rock songs and the life of Hirotaka Urabe |
| 10 | Forever Young feat. UVERworldAK-69 |  play_arrow | Kai Asakura draws attention with an entrance song full of hometown pride |
| 11 | Unstoppable ha~haYazawa Eikichi |  play_arrow | A classic hit by Eikichi Yazawa, admired by Tenshin Nasukawa as well. |
| 12 | PLAYBACKROTTENGRAFFTY |  play_arrow | Taishu Shiratori, a rock-loving warrior and tough fighter |
| 13 | flying boatKing Gnu |  play_arrow | The powerful entrance song of RIZIN fighter Futa Hashimoto |
| 14 | Flaming Fighter INOKI BOM-BA-YEMichael Masser |  play_arrow | The origin of Antonio Inoki’s entrance theme |
| 15 | Eye Of The TigerSurvivor |  play_arrow | Entrance theme for combat sports, the timeless classic “Survivor.” |
| 16 | We areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Kazuto Ioka’s entrance song, a powerful track by ONE OK ROCK |
| 17 | ROCKET DIVEDragon Ash |  play_arrow | Yusuke Yachi, entrance theme of the mixed martial arts champion |
| 18 | Lose YourselfEminem |  play_arrow | Yuki Motoya, mixed martial arts champion, fueled by an Eminem track |
| 19 | All right! The men’s song!Kakuda Nobuaki |  play_arrow | Shōji’s entrance theme is a masculine song by Noburo Kakuta. |
| 20 | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | Kanna Asakura makes her entrance to “Happiness.” |
| 21 | World is MineShowtek |  play_arrow | An entrance song that resonates in the heart of Masaaki Noiri |
| 22 | He’s a PirateKlaus Badelt |  play_arrow | Ryota Murata: The path to a gold medal and a champion |
| 23 | Hard SaddeningRedHookNoodles Beats |  play_arrow | Yusei Egawa's hip-hop entrance song |
| 24 | Intersection feat. EXPRESSBANTY FOOT |  play_arrow | Fumiya Osawa’s entrance song is a gentle tune that cheers on life. |
| 25 | Dead End in TokyoMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | From traditional karate to conquering the championship in mixed martial arts |
| 26 | LadyCNBLUE |  play_arrow | City pop entrance song of boxer Maruta |
| 27 | I BelieveTOK |  play_arrow | A cherished memory of deep love and respect for Norifumi Yamamoto |
| 28 | Everyday (Prod. COOKIN’ SOUL)WILYWNKA |  play_arrow | Kumura’s entrance song “Everyday” is awesome. |
| 29 | EVIL J0RDANPlayboi Carti |  play_arrow | An aggressive track in the trap scene, a standout song. |
| 30 | Stay GoldHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | Hi-ST, representing Japan's punk rock scene… |
| 31 | ONEAK-69 |  play_arrow | Takuma Inoue’s entrance song is AK-69’s “ONE.” |
| 32 | Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra |  play_arrow | A song of the blue sky that brings hope and joy |
| 33 | 20th Century BoyT-REX |  play_arrow | A punk rock classic stirs fighting spirit |
| 34 | FINAL COUNTDOWNEurope |  play_arrow | A heavy metal classic and a staple entrance theme in combat sports |
| 35 | Water PowB-DASH |  play_arrow | Guitar music that inspires sports |
| 36 | The Next Episode ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate DoggDr. Dre |  play_arrow | MMA fighter Kyohei Hagiwara shines in RIZIN |
| 37 | RACK$King Koraun |  play_arrow | Taiga, the younger brother of HIORYA, who rose to prominence in RIZIN |
| 38 | Flying BAK-69 |  play_arrow | Kizami Kagawa’s RIZIN debut, AK-69 “Flying B” |
| 39 | Rise (ft. Jack & Jack)Jonas Blue |  play_arrow | An upbeat entrance theme that keeps rising |
| 40 | Yeah! (ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris)Usher |  play_arrow | Usher's hit that was number one in the U.S. for 12 weeks |
| 41 | If you’re hereAsakura Mirai |  play_arrow | Mikuru Asakura sings about love in his debut music track |
| 42 | MoneyHamada Shogo |  play_arrow | Soya’s entrance theme—a tour de force that sings of lust for money. |
| 43 | I’ll never lose!Eijia Enjinia |  play_arrow | RENA’s entrance song “I’ll Never Lose!” is popular. |
| 44 | superstartsuyoi |  play_arrow | Kickboxer Koji: His Achievements and Entrance Theme |
| 45 | Adversity FighterTokoro Jōji |  play_arrow | Hideo Tokoro shines in HERO’S, fighting to a George Tokoro song. |
| 46 | RE-BORNHimuro Kyosuke |  play_arrow | Super featherweight Hata-yama moved by Himuro's song. |
| 47 | Run Soul Rungurūpu damashii |  play_arrow | Funei’s unusual entrance song, with satirical lyrics |
| 48 | OtherworldBill Muer |  play_arrow | Leona Pettas’s Kickboxing Spirit |
| 49 | MemoriesDavid Guetta ft. Kid Cudi |  play_arrow | Gunzi, a player known for data analysis and powerful hitting |
| 50 | The Wild BoysDuran Duran |  play_arrow | Entrance theme song of the legendary kickboxer Mirko Cro Cop |
| 51 | The PhoenixFall Out Boy |  play_arrow | MMA Fighter Naoki Inoue: His RIZIN Challenge and Strength of Will |
| 52 | Give It AwayRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | Krest Tobe Koya, kickboxer |
| 53 | BURNING HEARTSurvivor |  play_arrow | Kameda fired himself up with the Rocky theme |
| 54 | AstronomiaVicetone & Tony Igy |  play_arrow | Entrance theme of kickboxer Sattari |
| 55 | locker roomAK-69 |  play_arrow | AK-69’s fiery song that moves athletes! |
| 56 | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Ulka Sasaki: The Fighting Spirit of the Prince of Grappling |
| 57 | Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B |  play_arrow | Daisuke Naito’s entrance song was my emotional support during adolescence. |
| 58 | Champion RoadCHEHON |  play_arrow | Ren Hiramoto switches from K-1 to becoming an MMA fighter in RIZIN. |
| 59 | Fight for Your LifeGotthard |  play_arrow | A man who hid his leukemia and unleashed his full passion for fighting |
| 60 | Super StarKOHH |  play_arrow | A man who switched from wrestling to mixed martial arts |
| 61 | My Love Is Your LoveWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | An athlete who switched from wrestling to mixed martial arts |
| 62 | Hero’s Come Back!!nobobyknows̟+ |  play_arrow | Kenta Takizawa, martial artist, RIZIN, a song by nobodyknows+ |
| 63 | “O Fortuna” from Carmina BuranaKāru Orufu |  play_arrow | The allure of Le Banner, the legendary K-1 fighter |
| 64 | PRINCE OF YOKOHAMASaipuresu Ueno to Roberuto Yoshino |  play_arrow | Entrance theme of Akari Hamazaki, the master of submissions |
| 65 | setting sunyoshida takurou |  play_arrow | Hiromasa Ougikubo, a mixed martial artist active in RIZIN |
| 66 | UproarLil Wayne |  play_arrow | An aggressive entrance theme that intimidates the opponent. |
| 67 | Rainy WayYazawa Eikichi |  | The appeal of kickboxer Rukiya Anpo |
| 68 | Silver WolfSTAB BLUE |  play_arrow | STAB BLUE’s signature song and Masato’s glory |