The Best UFC 301 Walkout Songs Featuring Alexandre Pantoja, Jose Aldo, Steve Erceg and More

UFC 301 is set to rock Brazil with its impressive lineup of fights! The May 4 card features a main event with Brazilian flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja making the second defense of his 125 lbs crown against the surging Aussie, Steve Erceg. With 3 straight victories in his UFC run so far, Erceg stated in an interview with MMA Junkie, “…I told you I wanted to get to the title as fast as I can.”

Another notable fight on the card is the return of Brazilian legend Jose Aldo from his MMA retirement to take on Jonathan Martinez. As such, the fans watching can expect the promotion to pull out all the stops for the production of this card, and one of the most intriguing parts of any major UFC event is the choice of walkout music by the fighters. Therefore, let’s take a closer look at all we know about the possible soundtrack choices for UFC 301!

UFC 301 walk-out music for flyweight title clash and Jose Aldo’s return  

Alexandre Pantoja will be looking to continue his 5-fight win streak at UFC 301 against Steve Erceg. The Brazilian fighter’s story is an inspiring tale of perseverance and resolve as he has made his way to the top of the UFC’s flyweight division after having to work as an Uber Eats driver to provide for his family.

As such, Pantoja has been using the song, ‘Many Men (Wish Death) by rapper 50 Cent since his UFC debut to hype him up as he makes the walk to the Octagon. The song’s lyrics feature the lines, “Some days wouldn’t be special, if it wasn’t for rain… Joy wouldn’t feel so good, if it wasn’t for pain…” reflecting the emotional journey ‘The Cannibal’ has had to endure to reach the spotlight of the UFC.

His opponent, Steve Erceg, is also anticipated to walk out to the song, ‘You Don’t Mess Around With Jim’ by Jim Croce from his 1972 album that has the same name. Erceg has previously used this tune in his UFC 289 debut against David Dvorak, and it is highly likely he’ll stick to the same at UFC 301.

Jose Aldo, the returning legend at UFC 301, may also choose to continue his tradition of making his way to the Octagon as ‘Run This Town’ by Jay Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West plays in the arena. This event will be Aldo’s first fight in the UFC ever since he stepped away from the sport after a loss against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278 in 2022.

However, his opponent Jonathan Martinez, has been known to switch things up in his choice of walk-out music. For his UFC Vegas 81 bout in 2023 against Adrian Yanez, Martinez walked out to ‘El Papa de los Pollitos’ by Los Tucanes De Tijuana. But he has also used ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain?’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival in the past, as such, it remains to be seen which tune he picks for UFC 301!

Other fighter’s walkout music at UFC 301

With the two fights at the top of the card explored, let’s take a look at the choice of soundtrack by other fighters on the UFC 301 main card. Anthony Smith, long-time UFC veteran and one-time light heavyweight title challenger is gearing up to defend his place in the rankings against the rising contender, Vitor Petrino.

Smith usually varies his choice of walkout music but he frequently picks ‘Return of the Mack’ by Mark Morrison along with the occasional walk-out to ‘Real Muthaphuckkin G’s by rapper Eazy E. His opponent, Petrino, in his 4 Octagon appearances in his UFC career so far, has walked out to ‘Abertura Oficial Vitor Petrino’ by Dj Ruan do Primeira and MC Mininin.

Michel Pereira, who is taking on Ihor Potieria at UFC 301, prefers the song ‘Torce Oolho’ by Gustavo Lima, Huga & Guilherme as his walkout theme. Paul Craig, the Scottish grappling phenom and no. 13 ranked middleweight in the UFC, makes his walk to the cage with ‘Victory Over The Sun’ by Biffy Clyro as his preferred tune.

With each fighter’s walkout music adding its own flavor to the event, UFC 301 promises to be an unforgettable night of high-stakes action and memorable moments for the fans watching! What is your favorite walkout song from UFC 301 fighters? Share it with us in the comments below!