UFC 305 Walkout songs: UFC 305 walkout songs: Tracks Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara-France, Dan Hooker, and others have used before

UFC 305 walkout songs: Tracks Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara-France, Dan Hooker, and others have used before

By Pranav Pandey

Modified Aug 13, 2024 11:57 GMT

UFC 305: Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya octagon walkout songs [Image courtesy: UFC website]

UFC 305 is poised to electrify the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, with an adrenaline-fueled lineup of fights this weekend. This highly anticipated event marks the MMA promotion's return to the 'City of Lights' for the first time since UFC 284 in February 2023, a night when reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defended his title against the formidable Alexander Volkanovski.

In the main event, Dricus du Plessis is set to put his UFC middleweight championship on the line for the first time against Israel Adesanya. Meanwhile, the co-main event at UFC 305 features a potential title eliminator bout between Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg.

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UFC 305: Which songs have Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya walked out to?

The fighters' entrances are pivotal moments that heighten the drama of a high-profile fight card, turning the arena into a stage brimming with anticipation. These grandiose walkouts captivate the audience, perfectly setting the scene for the epic battles that are about to erupt.

While the walkout songs for the UFC 305 lineup are still under wraps, we can explore the tracks that these fighters have chosen for their previous entrances.

With an unblemished UFC record of 7-0, including four victories by knockout, Dricus du Plessis now faces the immense pressure of defending the middleweight title he seized from Sean Strickland earlier this year.

'Stillknocks' has established a trademark entrance into the octagon, fueled by the electrifying heavy metal sounds of 'Live it Up' by Australian rock band Airbourne. This anthem has become synonymous with du Plessis, setting the stage for nearly all of his UFC showdowns.

On the flip side, Israel Adesanya, with an impressive octagon record of 13-3, including five knockout victories, stands on the brink of greatness. If he triumphs on Saturday night, he could join the legend Randy Couture by capturing an undisputed title in a division for the third time — a feat that would further solidify his legacy in the sport.

'The Last Stylebender' is celebrated not just for his exceptional skills inside the octagon but also for his flamboyant walkouts that perfectly mirror his larger-than-life persona. One of his most unforgettable entrances took place at UFC 243 in October 2019, ahead of his middleweight title unification bout against Robert Whittaker.

Adesanya amped up the spectacle by enlisting three backup dancers decked out in camouflage, strutting to the beats of 'Hype 2 Hype' by Big Rulez.

For his title defense against Jared Cannonier at UFC 276 in July 2022, Adesanya made a dramatic entrance, channeling WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker. He strode to the octagon wearing a rounded crown hat and carrying a metallic urn, all while the chilling notes of the iconic theme music 'Rest in Peace' played in the background.

For his most recent octagon appearance at UFC 293 against Strickland, 'The Last Stylebender' breakdanced his way to the cage to the pulsating beats of 'Bring It On Down (Battlezone) Remix' by Flii Stylz & Tenashus.

UFC 305: Which songs have Kai Kara-France, Dan Hooker, and others walked out to?

With a UFC record of 7-4, Kai Kara-France is eager to reverse his recent misfortunes and find his way back into the win column after a two-fight skid. In his most recent bout against Amir Albazi in June 2023, 'Don't Blink' made his entrance to the defiant beats of 'Not Many' by Scribe feat. Savage.

Meanwhile, his opponent Steve Erceg, with a 3-1 UFC record, is looking to rebound from his recent loss to flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301 in May. 'AstroBoy' is expected to stick with tradition, making his walkout to the classic tune 'You Don’t Mess with Jim' by Jim Croce — a song that has become his signature anthem for every UFC fight to date.

Another memorable entrance song from fighters on the UFC 305 card is 'Son of the Dirty South' by Brantley Gilbert and Jelly Roll, a gritty anthem that Dan Hooker chose for his walkout during his last octagon appearance against Jalin Turner at UFC 290 in July 2023. 'The Hangman' is now gearing up for his 22nd UFC fight, which will see him face Mateusz Gamrot.