A Must-See for Combat Sports Fans: A Compilation of Entrance Songs from RIZIN Fighters
Commonly known as RIZIN, the RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION is a martial arts event that, despite being less than ten years since its founding, enjoys high popularity and name recognition not only among fight fans but also with mainstream audiences.
At RIZIN.40, held on New Year’s Eve 2022, attendance ranked third highest in the event’s history, showing just how firmly its popularity has taken hold.
This time, we researched and compiled the entrance songs of the fighters who compete in RIZIN!
Entrance themes are closely tied to each fighter’s personality and are one of the elements fans look forward to.
If there’s a song you were curious about but didn’t know the title, this is a must-check!
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[A Must-See for Combat Sports Fans] Entrance Theme Songs of RIZIN Fighters (11–20)
Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra
No matter how long the cloudy skies last, this song—which sings of the exhilaration and joy the moment blue skies peek through—is a perfect entrance theme for Takeshi Yokoyama.
Known as a signature track from the 1977 album “Out of the Blue,” it’s a masterpiece packed with Electric Light Orchestra’s iconic sound.
It was also used in the opening of the film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
2,” and its bright, hope-filled melody continues to be loved across generations.
Especially when feeling nervous or anxious before a fight, the song’s overwhelming positive energy will surely lighten the heart.
public executionkingu gidora
As a track to fuel a challenge in combat sports and sharpen one’s fighting spirit, you could hardly choose better.
One of the most impactful works in Japanese hip-hop, this song crystallizes King Giddra’s overwhelming aggression and rebellious stance against society.
The hard-hitting beat featuring BOY-KEN and razor-sharp lyrics weave a sound that perfectly mirrors a fighter’s mindset before stepping into the ring.
Makoto Shinryu, true to his name, is known as an MMA fighter with almost divine strength, and the way this track awakens primal combat instincts aligns brilliantly with his fighting style.
Though it stirred controversy as a 2002 album cut on “The Ultimate Weapon,” its extremity is exactly what fits the world of combat sports.
Highly recommended for fighters charging in with adrenaline at full throttle, and for anyone facing down a challenge with unwavering resolve.
Stay GoldHi-STANDARD
Yoshiya Uzatsuyo, a standout fighter, has chosen as his entrance theme a track from Hi-STANDARD’s 1999 album “MAKING THE ROAD,” a defining record in Japan’s punk rock scene.
The song looks back on dreams and memories nearly buried in everyday monotony while affirming the importance of shining on forever, pairing a breakneck melody with powerful performances.
It carries a message of keeping a pure heart, bolstered by encouraging words from a loved one.
The album itself is a classic that sold over a million copies in Japan and abroad, and the song is a fan favorite frequently performed live as one of Hi-STANDARD’s signature numbers.
It’s a perfect choice for anyone who wants to stoke their fighting spirit before a match without losing sight of their own radiance.
Without meEminem
Arsen Yamamoto chooses as his entrance song this track, known as a signature piece from Eminem—the preeminent white rapper—off his 2002 album The Eminem Show.
Powerfully expressing his own presence and influence, the song perfectly captures the mindset of a fighter stepping into the ring.
While infused with Eminem’s trademark irony and humor, it also conveys pride and confidence in being at the center of controversy, making it an ideal pick for an athlete who lives in the world of competition.
A global hit that peaked at No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No.
1 in more than 15 countries, its catchy beat and aggressive flow instantly ignite the atmosphere in the arena.
flying boatKing Gnu
When it comes to Futa Hashimoto, who shines in the RIZIN ring, he’s known as a highly skilled fighter who excels in both MMA and kickboxing.
The King Gnu track used as his walkout song is a powerful rock number produced in August 2019 as a theme for an ANA commercial.
Its lyrics, centered on liberation from constraints and embracing new challenges, speak about breaking free from the cage of so-called righteousness and living true to oneself—perfectly reflecting a fighter’s mindset.
The song reached No.
3 on both Oricon and Billboard Japan, and later earned Platinum certification from the RIAA.
It’s a masterpiece especially recommended for those seeking the courage to face adversity and step onto a new stage.
Battle Scars ft. Lupe FiascoGuy Sebastian
Mikuru Asakura, a fighter in RIZIN’s featherweight division, is also hugely successful as a YouTuber and entrepreneur, constantly giving us things to talk about.
His walkout song is “Battle Scars ft.
Lupe Fiasco.” It’s already firmly established as Mikuru Asakura’s entrance theme, isn’t it? I bet many people have gotten chills watching his battle-ready demeanor paired with this track.
If you’ve only ever heard it as his entrance music and don’t know the other parts, be sure to listen to the full song.
[A Must-See for Combat Sports Fans] Entrance Theme Songs of RIZIN Fighters (21–30)
20th Century BoyT-REX
Haruo Ochi, who chose this song—nothing short of a monument of glam rock—as his entrance theme, has long battled in the RIZIN ring as a veteran fighter from Pancrase.
Released in March 1973 by T.
Rex led by Marc Bolan, this work is a hard rock masterpiece woven from a simple yet searing guitar riff, an alluring melody, and thick choral work.
A classic that peaked at No.
3 on the UK singles chart, it regained the spotlight in 1991 when it was used in a Levi’s commercial, climbing back up to No.
13.
It also boasts the intriguing fact that it was recorded at Toshiba’s studio in Japan, and as a walkout song for combat sports, it delivers unrivaled power and coolness.