A fighter’s walkout song is one of the most exciting parts of any UFC fight night. The music sets the mood, fires up the crowd inside the arena, and helps the athlete lock in before stepping inside the cage. With the Octagon landing at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, fighters from all over the world are bringing their favorite tracks to make a statement during their walk to the cage.

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What Song Does Anthony Hernandez Walk Out To and What Has Sacramento’s Hometown Hero Used Before?

Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez gets the chance of a lifetime as he headlines his very first major UFC arena card right in his home city of Sacramento. Walking out in front of family, friends, and thousands of hometown supporters brings extra energy, and Hernandez always picks high-energy hip-hop tracks that reflect his relentless, aggressive fighting style.

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Across his UFC career, Hernandez has frequently used hard-hitting rap songs to get himself in the zone. In past appearances, he walked out to “Crown Me” by Hopsin, a track with an intense rhythm that fits his grinding, high-pace wrestling style. For his big homecoming main event against Gregory Rodrigues, Hernandez is expected to choose a song that gets the Golden 1 Center crowd on their feet and ready to roar from the opening bell.

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What Song Does Gregory Rodrigues Walk Out To and What Has Robocop Used in His Three-Fight Win Streak?

Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues brings serious knockout power and great Brazilian pride every time he walks to the Octagon. The São Paulo native has won six of his last seven bouts, including three straight wins with devastating finishes, and his music choices always reflect his warrior mindset and South American roots.

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During his rise up the middleweight rankings, Rodrigues has walked out to heavy rock and metal anthems, most notably “This Means War” by Avenged Sevenfold. The thunderous guitar riffs and driving drums match his fearless forward pressure and willingness to trade heavy punches in the pocket. Whether choosing American hard rock or upbeat Brazilian music, Rodrigues uses his walkout to signal that a full-blown war is about to start.

What Song Does Reinier de Ridder Walk Out To and Has He Changed His Music for His Light Heavyweight Reset?

Reinier de Ridder has always taken a calculated approach to his walkouts, blending modern hip-hop with arena anthems throughout his championship career in ONE Championship and his run in the UFC. In previous main-card appearances, the Dutch submission ace has used songs with strong, steady beats like “Out of Egypt” over Dr. Dre production to stay calm and collected before going to work on the canvas.

Dropping back to light heavyweight after a grueling run at 185 pounds gives de Ridder a fresh start. Fighters moving into a different weight class often change their entrance track as a mental reset, signaling a brand-new chapter in their careers. Facing a dangerous striker like Roman Dolidze, de Ridder’s choice of walkout music will set the tone for his mission to re-establish himself as an elite finisher at 205 pounds.

What Songs Do Serghei Spivac and Vitor Petrino Walk Out To in the Heavyweight Co-Main?

The heavyweight co-main event features two very different fighters with distinct cultural backgrounds, and their entrance music shows it. Serghei “The Polar Bear” Spivac represents Moldova, and his walkouts always bring an intense, no-nonsense Eastern European presence. Spivac typically favors traditional folk-inspired music and heavy tracks that match his quiet demeanor and powerful wrestling style.

On the other side, Vitor Petrino brings classic Brazilian energy to the heavyweight division. Petrino’s walkouts usually feature popular Brazilian rap or high-tempo funk tracks that get him bouncing and relaxed on his way to the cage. The contrasting musical styles will make for a fantastic buildup as both heavyweights make their final walk before colliding inside the Octagon.

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