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50 Cent to Island Boys: What Songs Do UFC Vegas 54 Stars Jan Blachowicz, Aleksandar Rakic Among Other Walk Out To?

Published 05/12/2022, 3:00 PM EDT

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After the enormous UFC 274, the company will continue to roll with its Apex card, UFC Vegas 54. Subsequently, former light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz, will take on surging contender Aleksandar Rakic.

The headliner will mark the return of the Polish fighter, Blachowicz. As he is coming after losing his title in the last outing against Glover Teixeira. Whereas, for Rakic, it’s his opportunity to solidify his position for the next light heavyweight championship bout.

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Apart from the main event, UFC Vegas 54 is loaded with fun, competitive matchups. While May 15 will see many intriguing bouts, another important aspect of this card, or any card, is the walkout.

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Fight fans love some great walkouts. Chiefly, the music choice, if not the way some they walk out and make it a historic moment.

UFC Vegas 54 walkout songs for the main event fighters

Jan Blachowicz:

The Polish fighter makes a grand entry with a song titled, ‘Ballada o pancernych’ from the album with the same name. And it is from the artist Edmund Fetting.

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Blachowicz made his last two walks at UFC 259 against Israel Adesanya and UFC 267 against Glover Teixeira with this song. Hence, the fans could expect this song when Blachowicz makes his walk to Octagon on May 15.

Aleksandar Rakic:

Rakic‘s music for his entrance is a very fun one, as he walks out to a song from 50 Cent, titled ‘Ready for War.’ The instrumental version of the song makes the light heavyweight fighter and fight fans ready for his dominant performances inside the Octagon.

The Austrian fighter has walked out to this song frequently. The Jimi Manuwa and Anthony Smith bouts are a few such examples.

Walkout songs for Main card fighters at UFC Vegas 54

Apart from the main event, even other fighters on the main card on May 15 have some captivating choices for entrance music.

Ryan Spann vs. Ion Cutelaba:

Spann has used different walkout songs on his way to the Octagon. The light heavyweight fighter walked out to “Walk ‘Em Down” by NLE Choppa against Johnny Walker, whereas, for his bout against Anthony Smith, he walked out to “Go Off” by Zauntee.

Ion Cutelaba has created multiple UFC moments with his creative work during the ceremonial weigh-ins. Likewise, his walkouts are a must-watch. Cutelaba walked out to “Doina Haiducului” by Zdob si Zdub for his bout against Devin Clark.

Davey Grant vs. Louis Smolka:

Davey Grant (against Adrian Yanez) – “Concrete Angel (Darren Styles & Chris Unknown Remix)” by Gareth Emery feat. Christina Novelli.

Louis Smolka (against Vince Morales) – “Lord Knows” by Meek Mill feat. Tory Lanez.

Katlyn Chookagian vs. Amanda Ribas:

Katlyn Chookagian (against Viviane Araujo) – “Where the Hood At?” by DMX.

Amanda Ribas (against Virna Jandiroba) – “Fee Ra Huri” by Omnia.

Frank Camacho vs. Manuel Torres:

Frank Camacho (against Justin Jaynes) –  “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor.

Manuel Torres – UFC debut.

Jake Hadley vs. Allan Nascimento:

Jake Hadley – UFC debut.

Allan Nascimento (against Tagir Ulanbekov) – “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi.

Walkout songs for Prelims fighters

The prelims on the May 15 event have some big names fighters and these fighters have graced the Octagon with the unique music choices.

Viviane Araujo vs. Andrea Lee:

Viviane Araujo (against Katlyn Chookagian) – “Life is a Challenge” by Racionais MCs.

Andrea Lee (against Antonina Shevchenko) – “One Bad B*tch” by Carroll Baker.

Michael Johnson vs. Alan Patrick:

Michael Johnson – “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood/M.A.A.D. City” by Nina Simone/Kendrick Lamar.

Alan Patrick (against Mason Jones) – “Mulher Brasileira” by Psirico.

Virna Jandiroba vs. Angela Hill:

Virna Jandiroba (against Amanda Ribas) – “Island Boy” by The Kiffness and Island Boys.

Angela Hill (against Ashley Yoder) – “Battle Hymn” by Manowar.

Tatsuro Taira vs. Carlos Candelario:

Tatsuro Taira – UFC Debut (Number one ranked fighter in Japan among Pro Flyweight fighters).

Carlos Candelario – UFC Debut.

Nick Maximov vs. Andre Petroski:

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Nick Maximov (against Punahele Soriano) – “Digital Bath” by Deftones

Andre Petroski (against Hu Yaozong) – “Stranglehold” by Ted Nugent.

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What walkout are you most excited about? Share your pick in the comments.

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Deepak Kumar is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. His love for MMA comes from the chaos and violence the fight game brings to the table. A BJJ aspirant, Deepak began following the sport as a casual fan when Ronda Rousey was finishing her opponents in seconds.
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Paras Pande