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 Martial Arts Fans: RIZIN Fighters’ Entrance Songs (1–10)
EVIL J0RDANPlayboi Carti
A dark and aggressive track released in March 2025 by an Atlanta-born pioneer of trap.
While Jo Hiramoto is known as a fighter drawing attention in RIZIN, his choice of this song is a truly intriguing one.
Featured on the album “MUSIC,” the track is characterized by a heavy 808 bass and eerie strings, with Playboi Carti’s low-register vocals heightening its aggressive atmosphere.
It was also a hot topic for peaking at No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and racking up an astonishing 30.8 million streams in its first week.
In a combat sports walkout, its impact in igniting a fighter’s spirit and instantly elevating the arena’s energy would be immense.
ResplendentGeoplex
This track, released in May 2018 by Geoplex, an artist based in Melbourne, Australia, is well known to RIZIN fans as Mikuru Asakura’s entrance theme.
It features a grand soundscape that fuses electronic music with orchestral elements, expanding into a dreamlike world infused with trance and ambient influences.
Delicate melodies and powerful beats blend seamlessly to create a sense of tension and exhilaration perfectly suited to the stage of combat sports.
The piece has left a strong impression through Asakura’s entrance scenes and gained wider recognition through its use at fight events.
It’s an ideal track for moments when you want to go all-in with adrenaline or sharpen your focus.
The Next Episode ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate DoggDr. Dre
As an amateur, Kyohei Hagiwara competed in organizations such as Masurao and Shooto, and he has been active as a professional since 2017.
Since 2020, he has been competing in RIZIN, where he has performed impressively.
His entrance theme is Dr.
Dre’s “The Next Episode.” The track features a light beat with a distinctive floating feel, and its dark sonic atmosphere creates a sense of unease.
The lyrics are provocative, expressing a determination to stay true to oneself even when it means doing something bad.
It strongly evokes the image of a dark hero forging his own path.
Champion roadCHEHON
Ren Hiramoto competed as a kickboxer in K-1 WORLD GP and at BELLATOR JAPAN, then transitioned to mixed martial arts.
He joined RIZIN in 2020 after making the switch and has been an active competitor there.
While songs by THE BLUE HEARTS and THE HIGH-LOWS are sometimes used for his walkouts, “Champion Road,” written specifically for him by reggae deejay CHEHON, is also a key track.
It preserves a breezy reggae feel while emphasizing the bold spirit of stepping into battle.
The fast, aggressive rap is striking, depicting a valiant figure who overcomes every obstacle and forges ahead on the path to victory.
Flying BAK-69
Kokusei Kagawa is a promising young fighter who made his RIZIN debut in 2019, known for his aggressive fighting style.
The track he uses as his entrance song, Flying B, is a signature work that captures AK-69’s musical evolution, expressing a resolve for independence and a new challenge.
It reflects the emotions surrounding the founding of his own management company, conveyed through powerful rap and grand production.
Released in 2016 as his major-label debut single, the song was also included on the album DAWN.
A collaboration featuring Fat Joe also drew attention, and at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan it won Best Hip Hop Video.
It’s a perfect anthem for fighters stepping onto a new stage, and a masterpiece recommended for anyone facing a turning point in life.
ROCKET DIVE (hide Cover)Dragon Ash
Yusuke Yachi is a mixed martial artist who competes mainly in RIZIN.
He says he wants to put on fierce, entertaining fights, and his relentless drive has earned him the nickname “festival man.” His walkout song is ROCKET DIVE by Dragon Ash.
It’s a cover of a track by hide, who was also a member of X JAPAN, and while it preserves the vibe of the original, it adds a sense of boldness.
The heavy, energetic sound and exhilarating speed convey a strong resolve to dive headfirst toward victory.
MoneyHamada Shogo
The song known as the entrance theme for RIZIN fighter Takashi Soya is one of Shogo Hamada’s signature works, released on his 1984 album “DOWN BY THE MAINSTREET.” Unusual in the Japanese music scene, it’s a powerful rock number that expresses a straightforward desire for money, with striking lyrics that yearn for luxury items like a pure-white Mercedes and Dom Pérignon.
As Japan headed toward the bubble economy, Hamada’s decision to openly depict the desire to “want money” was truly shocking.
It’s a classic that artists like Masaharu Fukuyama and Eisaku Yoshida have said greatly influenced them, and it’s hard to imagine a more fitting choice as a walkout song for a fighter competing in the world of high-stakes battles.