10 best walkout songs in UFC history

#6: Conor McGregor – The Foggy Dew by Sinead O’Connor

Okay, so this one is kind-of cheating as Conor McGregor technically uses the haunting Foggy Dew track by his fellow Irish patriot Sinead O’Connor as an introduction to another track – usually Notorious or Hypnotize, both by the Notorious B.I.G. But it’s the intro track that’s by far more associated with him and it’s that part of his entrance that sticks in the mind.

For those who don’t know, The Foggy Dew is in fact a traditional Irish ballad that refers to the Easter Uprising of 1916 – an uprising led by Irish Republicans during World War I to attempt to overthrow British rule in Ireland. Its lyrics are all about encouraging Irishmen to fight for Ireland – not for the British Empire – and considering McGregor’s status as an Irish patriot, it fits him well.

When he walked out to a live rendition of the song at UFC 189, with O’Connor singing in the arena, it was arguably the most memorable entrance in promotional history. If anything, his walkout to this track is as responsible for his popularity – particularly in Ireland – as his ‘Notorious’ persona.