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But how do you choose a good walkout song? Do you go with something that will appeal to the masses and get the crowd hyped for your arrival, or do you instead go with something more personally meaningful to you and damn what anyone else thinks about it?
But choosing just the right walkout song can be one of those decisions that fighters sometimes torture themselves over, according to UFC lightweight Scott Holtzman. On one hand, you want to get the crowd of fans on your side, or at least get them to notice you. But also, you might just want to get yourself pumped up, and you probably already know what works for you regardless of whether or not others care for it.
There is such a thing as getting overly pumped up to your own music choice, however. Former UFC welterweight and current UFC commentator Dan Hardy found that out early on in his career, he said, when he went with one of his favorite Pantera songs only to discover once he was in the fight that it got him too hyped to effectively stick to a game plan and pace himself appropriately.
The walkout song is a time-honored tradition in MMA. It's also a delicate balancing act. The perfect song has to pump a fighter up while settling his/her nerves, appeal to the crowd without appearing to pander. "My Walkout Song" is where we ask MMA fans who also happen to be famous musicians what makes for great pre-fight music and what song they would choose to accompany their walk to the cage.
Before Bronson heads down to Austin for SXSW in March and his debut LP for VICE/Warner Bros. Records drops later this year, we asked him about his lifelong love of music and mixed martial arts and what song he would choose to get him pumped up for a fight of his own.
Walk-up songs are something to be taken very seriously. 15 to 30 seconds of ear magic that represents who you are and should leave a memorable impression on the stadium. Here are our top picks for Walk Up Songs:
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Granted, you'll be cueing up your own walkout song. Your big entrance will mostly be mental. You'll be the one cheering yourself on when it plays. But so what. You still need a walkout song and here's why:
It's that beat that you can help but move to. It makes you want to go for a run when you'd rather sit on the couch. It makes you feel like a crowd of thousands is awaiting your entrance. You're not about to let them down.
Your walkout song reminds you that you've been here before and you'll crush it again. Anyone who's seen what happens on the dance floor when the DJ plays "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor knows what I mean.
You're about to be interviewed for the job you've had your sights set on for years. Dozens of people signed up for the session you're leading at the conference. You're about to facilitate a contentious meeting.
Whether it's excitement or anxiety, a walkout song helps you see beyond that moment and reminds you that this is only temporary. All the other times you played that song in your life, you emerged from those circumstances, too.
Your walkout song can feel every bit as electrifying as when NY Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz exits the bullpen to Timmy Trumpet's "Narco." (If you haven't seen that, check out the link below.) Imagine throngs of people standing, dancing, and cheering when you play your walkout song.
I was sitting down talking to a few kids parents and another coach and came to the conclusion that one thing that our state finals could improve on is.. the introductions of each kid coming into the finals. Set it up just as how the ncaa finals go on. Wouldnt that be cool to have introductions songs, smoke machines lazer shows?
We have a walk-out song for our guys during our home duals. They love it. It creates some energy and excitement in the stands too. Definitely, mostly edited version of some rap song I don't understand, but kids are going to have fun and be themselves. We have had guys come out to country, Mortal Combat Theme Song, and I think it was Brayton Lee that one time chose a Christmas Song and generally went with a Christian Band.
I remember coming out to my own intro song prior to the match (competing in a different state; NM & CO). That was half the fun. People tried to predict what you were coming out to. It got the crowd fired up. And when you have those matches boring matches (someone getting teched, etc.) it can help reset the room.
I love this idea! We do it at our home duals too and all the guys enjoy it. Its quite comical when one of our guys runs out to I knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift, but the kids enjoy it and that what it is all about!!
For someone who is still competing I find this very intriguing. I personally have never been able to have my own walk out song. But my opinion is that it does give the audience hype and makes things more interesting. I would love to see this happen!
Just started this year at Madison and I've done if for a few years at Switzerland County, it seems to bring more excitement to the match. I'll play the song throughout the match during breaks and at end of match.
I am all for this! I think it would be pretty awesome to see what kids would pick to come out to and would certainly entertain us during the intros. If high school baseball players can do it, why not high school wrestlers?!?
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One of the most popular traditions in NASCAR Cup Series racing continues tonight as drivers walk out to their favorite songs during driver introductions for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
It is an event that never fails to fire up the fans in the Last Great Colosseum as the entire field walks out to a song of their choosing, some topical, some self-deprecating, some controversial, but all drawing a crowd reaction.
Like many other corridos, the song tells the story of a person. Corridos have a long history in Mexican regional music, beginning with the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. The genre has become more popular in recent times. In their song, Banda Corona Del Rey tells the story of Assad in a genre special to him.
Iowa sold out its available season tickets two weeks ago. The home meets against No. 2 Penn State, on Jan. 28, and No. 8 Minnesota, on Jan. 7, completely sold-out. Quick math says 89,430 fans could watch the Hawkeyes at their six home meets this season.
Spencer Lee became even more of a generational fan favorite when he ran out to the Pokmon Theme Song during the finals of the 2018 NCAA Championships in Cleveland. Tony Cassioppi also said he ran out to the same song in high school. The opening lyrics make sense, since they want to be the very best, like no one ever was.
A walkout song becomes even more iconic when the song becomes synonymous with an individual player. Even nearly a decade after his retirement, baseball fans still think of Mariano Rivera when they hear Metallica's 'Enter Sandman.' At some point Rivera himself became 'The Sandman.'
Jansen rocked 'California Love' for nearly a decade in southern California. We give him points for choosing a song that 1) is original and 2) ties in nicely with the city and area he pitches in. I had the privilege of attending a game at Dodger Stadium in 2015, and when 'California Love' started playing, we knew exactly who would be coming out of the bullpen.
Jansen changed his song when be became a member of the Atlanta Braves in 2022, but held true to having a song that represents the local area. He now comes out to 'Welcome to Atlanta' by Jermain Dupri.
Sometime after the 2006 best picture The Departed made it to theaters, Papelbon made the Dropkick Murphys' hit song his entrance music. If you ever want to see tens of thousands of Bostonians going bonkers, play this track. Papelbon recently claimed 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' as the best walkout song ever.
Hoffman is one of the most iconic San Diego Padres in team history, and whenever they hear this song, it should bring San Diegans back to warm summer nights when their hero would emerge from the pen, ready to shut the door. When you heard 'Hell's Bells', you knew it was 'Trevor Time.'
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