Walkout songs are now an integral part of the UFC experience. They reflect more than just background music—the fighter’s personality, mindset, and heritage as they make their way to the octagon. At UFC 329 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, McGregor’s return after injury made his walkout the night’s most-anticipated moment. That said, here’s a list of walkout songs in UFC 329 that some big names, including Max Holloway, used.
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Conor McGregor’s Iconic Irish and Hip-Hop Mashup
Conor McGregor was away for five long years because of injuries. For his match against Max Holloway, the Irish star used his famous mix of music. The walkout started with the slow sounds of “The Foggy Dew” by Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor. The 1919 Irish independence ballad carries symbolic weight for Dublin-born McGregor.
As McGregor walked closer to the arena entrance, the music quickly changed to the heavy beats of “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G. This rap song matches his famous nickname. The mix of Irish music and American rap shows he is both a proud man from Ireland and a global superstar.
Max Holloway’s Pride in His Hawaiian Roots
Max Holloway walked out for the main match looking to beat McGregor in their big rematch. The former champion loves his home very much and always uses his music to honor Hawaii. As the opening notes of ‘Hawaiian Kickboxer’ by Moke Boy filled the arena, Holloway’s shoulders relaxed—a ritual he’s repeated for nearly a decade.
Holloway has relied on ‘Hawaiian Kickboxer’ throughout his UFC career, using its upbeat rhythm to stay centered before each fight. It also reminds fans around the world of the spirit of the Hawaiian people.
Paddy Pimblett’s High-Energy Arena Anthem
The lightweight match featured a titanic battle between England’s Paddy Pimblett and France’s Benoit Saint Denis. Pimblett is a very popular fighter, and his walkouts always feel like a giant party for the crowd. For his walk to the cage, he used his signature mix of “Lethal Industry” by Tiësto and “Heads Will Roll” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
This fast dance track creates a great atmosphere inside the building. The loud beats get thousands of fans jumping and singing along together. The fun music matches his bright personality and gets him ready to fight.
Benoit Saint Denis and Other Main Card Walkouts
Benoit Saint Denis wanted to stop Pimblett with his own unique style. The French fighter is called the God of War because he served in the French Army. He chose a very serious walkout song, “Les Commandos,” which is a traditional military chant. The heavy singing gave the arena a tense feeling, showing that he treats the fight like a real army mission.
Other fighters on the card also picked great songs. Robert Whittaker walked out to the rap song “Can’t Be Stopped” by boxer Roy Jones Jr. This fast track matches his tough style. Cory Sandhagen chose his usual smooth hip-hop to stay loose before his big match, showing that the right music helps clear a fighter’s mind.
These songs let fans see how the athletes feel right before they go to battle, making the walk to the cage a wonderful tradition in sports.
