Israel Adesanya continues to win the hearts of fight fans around the world. The Middleweight Champion has an interesting personality. He loves anime, often dances during his walk-outs, and always keeps energy that speaks volumes about his championship status. Ahead of UFC 271, let’s take a look at all the songs that Adesanya has used for his walk-in to the UFC Octagon.
Adesanya walks out to Glow at UFC 248
This song by Drake is the one on which he walked into the octagon when he defended his title to Yoel Romero in UFC 248. Keeping the trend in line he again walked out of a Hip Hop song.
Every time Israel Adesanya steps into the octagon it’s a spectacle. Adesanya makes sure that he puts on a show for his fans with his walkouts, fights, and post-fight call-outs. As he climbs the ladder of stardom with every single fight in UFC, it would be intriguing to see what Israel Adesanya has in store for his fans.
Summer Madness UFC 259
The song is produced by Kool and the Gang. Israel used it in his entrance when he fought against the UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in UFC 259. Unfortunately, Adesanya lost the fight via decision but his entrance to the octagon was not less than that of any superstar.
Victory lap UFC 236: Israel Adesanya won the interim middleweight title
The song is produced by late hip-hop singer and music producer Nipsey Hussle. The Last Stylebender went on to face Kelvin Gastelum for the interim Middleweight championship. Adesanya won the fight to become the champion, later on, that night at UFC 236.
Ruggedly baba UFC 253
The song is produced by Ruggedman. Israel played it in his entrance when he fought against Paulo Costa at UFC 253. The choice of songs by Adesanya has always been unique and gives a gangsta vibe.
It is well known that Israel is a massive Nipsey Hussle. A video of The Last Stylebender crying on his songs before defending his title went viral. That tells how much impact does late Nipsey’s songs have on him.
Hype 2 Hype UFC 243: Israel Adesanya won the middleweight title
The song is produced by Big Rulez. Israel used it in the biggest fight of his life, entrance when he fought against the UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 243. He entered with an epic Naruto mimicry, while the whole stadium was enjoying his moves; he later won the title that night.
The Last Stylebender is an Amine fan. Upon being asked about his gestures before the 2nd Round, after the fight, he mentioned that he wrote Robert’s name in his Death Note (a reference to the anime Death Note.) That level of confidence in the match where the opponent is the Champion is simply extraordinary.
Israel Adesanya UFC 263 walkout song
Israel Adesanya squared off against Marvin Vettori in a rematch, but this time in a title defense of his undisputed middleweight gold. Adesanya triumphed over Italy’s Vettori and retained his championship belt in his third title defense. Adesanya used Linkin Park’s song, “Somewhere I Belong” as his walk-out song.
UFC 271: Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 – “Where You Come From” by DJ Khalid feat Buju Baton
Robert Whittaker earned an opportunity to avenge his knockout loss against Israel Adesanya as the Aussie challenged The Last Stylebender in a rematch in the main event of UFC 271. For this blockbuster rematch, Izzy walked out to the tunes of the famous pop star DJ Khaled called “Where You Come From”.
This song also featured popular Jamaican reggaeton musician Buju Banton. Unlike the first matchup where Adesanya overwhelmed Whittaker with his power, both the middleweight giants traded numerous blows. In the end, it was an intense five-round fight but Israel Adesanya emerged victorious via unanimous decision.
The Last Stylebender will step inside the octagon this weekend to defend his title for the sixth time as he takes on Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC 276. Consequently, It would be interesting to see the choice of the song he chooses for his walkout for his upcoming fight