Issue 146

October 2016

The best women’s walkout songs – and no Spice Girls to offend your ears

Bad Reputation, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

At the turn of the decade, women were little more than a sideshow on major MMA cards. But now the leading ladies are headlining events, putting on some of the most exciting fights and getting more mainstream attention than most men. They’ve also brought a bit more musical variety to the walkout game than ever before. Without a DMX or Eminem song in earshot, here’s an eclectic mix of some of the finest female fighters’ entrance tracks, starting with Ronda Rousey’s signature punk-rock staple.

Roar, Katy Perry

Miesha Tate’s got the eye of a tiger, the fire, she’s a fighter, ‘cause she (was) a champion.

American Woman, Lenny Kravitz  

UFC newcomer Katlyn Chookagian’s strutting soundtrack to the cage.

Przejmij Ster W Swoje Dlonie, Rena Gosc Gutek

Joanna Jedrzejczyk was the star of the promo video for this Polish rap track, too. 

In the Air Tonight, Phil Collins 

Tonya Evinger has an outstanding backing for her Invicta title defenses, oh lord.

Wheel of Sun, Bathory

New Invicta champ Angela Hill hits a heavy note, and then her opponents.

Hall of Fame, The Script

A place Angela Lee is destined for if she continues to reign in One Championship.

The Boss, James Brown

‘JoJo’ Calderwood gets down on her way to the Octagon because she’s a bad mutha!

Zombie, The Cranberries 

Aisling Daly showed her colors in Dublin with her Emerald Isle soundtrack.

Crazy on You, Heart

A powerful backing for a powerful fighter, UFC 135lb contender Julianna Pena.