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 (21–30)
Dead End in TokyoMAN WITH A MISSION
Yutaka Saito has a background in traditional karate.
After working in the construction field, he moved into mixed martial arts.
In Shooto, he achieved results including the World Featherweight Championship, made his RIZIN debut in 2020, and captured the inaugural Featherweight title.
His entrance theme is MAN WITH A MISSION’s “Dead End in Tokyo,” a track notable for its heavy, dark atmosphere.
The song depicts nighttime Tokyo, where swirling emotions abound, evoking an image of facing one’s desires head-on.
It’s a stirring piece that can also conjure the image of a fighter in the arena, burning with the desire for victory.
The PhoenixFall Out Boy
Naoki Inoue is a fighter with a diverse background, having competed in promotions such as DEEP in mixed martial arts, as well as participating in amateur kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments.
He made his RIZIN debut in 2020, earning his first win and continuing to excel thereafter.
For his entrance music, he uses “The Phoenix” by the American band Fall Out Boy.
The song’s powerful lyrics and sound—depicting a break from the past and the start of a new path—are particularly compelling.
The image of a phoenix rising again and again to face the challenges ahead fits perfectly with the atmosphere of battle.
Lose YourselfEminem
Yuki Motoya is a fighter who rose through kickboxing and amateur shoot boxing to make his mark in mixed martial arts.
He has earned titles in DEEP’s flyweight and bantamweight divisions and has been competing in RIZIN since 2015.
For his entrance song, he uses “Lose Yourself” by Eminem, the Grammy-winning American rapper.
The track’s dark atmosphere and introspective rap are striking.
It conveys a mindset of seizing the moment and a hungry spirit, delivering a rousing sense of strength.
It’s a song that seems to grant courage when facing an opponent and stepping into battle.
PRINCE OF YOKOHAMASaipuresu Ueno to Roberuto Yoshino
Ayaka Hamasaki, known for her skillful submission game, makes her entrance to the track “PRINCE OF YOKOHAMA.” The song was created by rapper Cypress Ueno and Roberto Yoshino.
Incidentally, it was also used as Cypress Ueno’s entrance theme on Freestyle Dungeon.
However, the version played when Ayaka Hamasaki enters is an original version with the lyrics adapted.
Pay attention to what parts have been changed as you listen.
HappinessAI
Kanna Asakura made her debut as a mixed martial artist at 17, earning the nickname “the high school girl fighter,” and competed in Shooto and DEEP JEWELS.
She joined RIZIN in 2016, and in 2017 she faced RENA, who had inspired her to start martial arts.
For her entrance theme, she uses AI’s signature song “Happiness.” The sound and vocals carry a powerful, stirring energy with elements of R&B.
It’s a grand piece that conveys kindness and a wish for a happy world, expressing a deep appreciation for human connections.
You can also feel her gratitude toward those who support her and her respect for her opponents.
SCARYTHE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS
Takafumi Gomi is a mixed martial artist who debuted in Shooto and also competed successfully in PRIDE, Sengoku, and the UFC.
He earned achievements such as becoming the inaugural PRIDE Lightweight Champion, and he has been fighting in RIZIN since 2017.
His entrance theme is “SCARY” by THE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS.
Its driving sound, infused with digital tones, is a major draw and conveys a power that feels like a push from behind.
The song’s content centers on fear, and its strength in overcoming a weak heart makes it a perfect fit for the arena of combat.
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.