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UFC 331 Entrance Music: What Songs Joshua Van, Alexandre Pantoja, Arman Tsarukyan, And Other Fighters Have Walked Out To
UFC 331 takes over the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, tonight, Saturday, September 19, bringing a stacked card packed with highly anticipated bouts. The event marks the UFC’s eighth numbered event of 2026 and its sixth trip to the “City of Angels,” while also marking the promotion’s first return since UFC 227 in August 2018.
The UFC 331 main event features a grudge rematch, with reigning flyweight champion Joshua Van running it back against former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja. In the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy collide in a crucial lightweight showdown that could have major implications for the division’s title picture.
UFC 331: What Walkout Songs Do Joshua Van And Alexandre Pantoja Use?
Fighter walkouts have become an integral part of the MMA experience, often setting the tone before the action even begins. Long before the cage door closes, the arena comes alive as fighters make their way toward the Octagon, their chosen entrance songs echoing throughout the venue.
Here’s a closer look at the walkout songs that several UFC 331 fighters have chosen for their previous Octagon appearances.
Boasting a 10-1 record inside the UFC, Joshua Van enters UFC 331 looking to make the second successful defense of his flyweight championship. The 24-year-old Burmese standout heads into the rematch on the heels of a dominant TKO victory over Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328 in May. Van captured the 125-pound crown at UFC 323 last December, earning a TKO win over Alexandre Pantoja.
When it comes to his walkout music, “The Fearless” has shown the same consistency he brings inside the Octagon. Van has repeatedly made his way to the cage to the hard-hitting sounds of Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Know Dem”.
Meanwhile, Pantoja enters UFC 331 with a 14-4 record inside the Octagon and is set to compete in the seventh title fight of his UFC career. The 36-year-old Brazilian’s fifth title defense came to an abrupt end just 26 seconds into his bout against Van after he landed awkwardly on his left hand.
Before that setback, Pantoja had established himself as one of the flyweight division’s most accomplished champion’s, securing wins over the likes of Kai Asakura, Kai Kara-France, and Brandon Royval.
Much like his opponent, “The Cannibal” has remained loyal to a signature walkout track over the years. Pantoja has consistently chosen 50 Cent’s legendary hit “Many Men (Wish Death)” as the soundtrack to his entrance
UFC 331: What Walkout Songs Do Arman Tsarukyan, Mauricio Ruffy, And Others Use?
With a 10-2 record inside the UFC, Arman Tsarukyan heads into UFC 331 looking to extend his winning streak and strengthen his case for the long-awaited lightweight title shot. The Armenian contender has not competed since UFC Qatar in November 2025, where he secured a submission victory over Dan Hooker to push his current winning streak to five fights.
Tsarukyan previously made his way to the Octagon to the traditional Armenian folk song “Kochari” in his last outing.
This time, however, “Batman” is set to switch things up, walking out to his streamer friend N3on’s “She Wanna Hang with an Indian” as part of a $200,000 bet at UFC 331. N3on is also expected to be in Tsarukyan’s corner for the bout.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Ruffy brings a 5-1 UFC record into the co-main event after scoring a knockout victory over former title challenger Michael Chandler at UFC White House in June. The 30-year-old Brazilian has built considerable momentum, riding a two-fight finishing streak into the biggest opportunity of his career.
Ruffy also belongs to a select group of UFC fighters with a signature walkout track of their own. The Brazilian has adopted the Portuguese-language song “One Shot” as his entrance music, a fitting choice that mirrors his penchant for ending fights before the final bell.
Check out the potential walkout songs for other fighters on the UFC 331 fight card:
- Patricio Pitbull: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
- Doo Ho Choi: “Gladiator” by Outsider
- Alonzo Menifield: “Monster 2.0” by Jacob Banks
- Gable Steveson: “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre
- Marlon “Chito” Vera: “Vacation” by Dirty Heads
- Charles Jourdain: “Glaive” by Booba
- Tai Tuivasa: “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton
- Robelis Despaigne: “El Campeon” by Antonio Aguilar
- Edmen Shahbazyan: “Artsakh” by Ara Gevorgyan
- Brunno Ferreira: “The Lonely Man” (Theme from “The Incredible Hulk”) by Joe Harnell
- Casey O’Neill: “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by Tupac Shakur
- Giga Chikadze: “Khorumi”