UFC Tampa walkout songs: Tracks Colby Covington, Joaquin Buckley, Mackenzie Dern, and others have used before
UFC Tampa is set to take place at the Amalie Arena in Florida on Saturday, Dec. 14, showcasing an exciting lineup of matchups. The UFC Fight Night marks the promotion's return to 'The Big Guava', its fourth visit to the city and the first since October 2019.
The Tampa Bay fight card will be headlined by a welterweight showdown between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley. Meanwhile, the co-main event will feature Amanda Ribas and Mackenzie Dern battling in a strawweight bout.
UFC Tampa: Which songs did Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley walked out to?
Walkouts are the heart and soul of any major fight card, transforming the venue into a whirlwind of electrifying energy. These mesmerizing entrances fuel the fighters' determination and send waves of exhilaration through the audience.
While the walkout songs for the UFC Tampa lineup remain under wraps, let’s revisit some of the iconic tracks these fighters have used to energize the crowd in their past bouts.
The upcoming welterweight showdown between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley wasn't part of the initial fight card. 'New Mansa' was originally scheduled to face Ian Garry on Dec.14. However, when 170-pound champion Belal Muhammad was forced to withdraw from his UFC 310 main event against Shavkat Rakhmonov due to a bone infection, Garry jumped at the opportunity to save the matchup, after giving up his bout against Buckley.
As a result of the changes, 'Chaos' was called in as an eleventh-hour substitute for Garry, stepping up to fight Buckley in the revised fight card.
With a UFC record of 12-4, Covington is making his return to the octagon after a year-long hiatus. His most recent bout saw him challenge then-welterweight champion Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December 2023, where he was decisively defeated by unanimous decision.
When it comes to his walkout songs, 'Chaos' has remained consistent in his choice, often donning the American flag as he makes his entrance to the iconic strains of 'Medal' by Jim Johnston, a track that has become synonymous with his UFC appearances.
Meanwhile, Buckley, boasting an octagon record of 10-4 with seven wins by knockout, is riding a five-fight win streak since his move to the 170-pound division. He has remained incredibly active this year, as UFC Tampa will mark his fourth fight in 2024. His most recent victory came via a second-round knockout over Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 in October.
'New Mansa' enjoys switching up his walkout song for nearly every fight. At UFC 307, he made his entrance to the soulful 'Feeling Good' by Nina Simone. In previous bouts, Buckley fired up the crowd with the high-energy anthem 'See Me Now!' by Jeleel.
UFC Tampa: Which songs have Amanda Ribas, Mackenzie Dern, and others walked out to?
With a UFC record of 7-4, Amanda Ribas is looking to bounce back after suffering a unanimous decision defeat to former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas at UFC Vegas 89 in March. Her recent run has been marked by a pattern of alternating wins and losses across her last eight fights.
Ribas has maintained a steady presence with her entrance music, consistently walking out to the enchanting melodies of a neo-Celtic pagan folk track, a tune that has been her chosen anthem since her UFC debut in June 2019.
On the other hand, Mackenzie Dern, holding a UFC record of 9-5, enters this matchup following a gritty, unanimous decision victory over Lupita Godinez at UFC Abu Dhabi in August. Despite the win, her recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, posting a 3-4 record in her last seven bouts.
Dern has also shown consistency in her walkout choices, often selecting 'Righteous' by Hippie Sabotage to accompany his entrance.
Check out the potential walkout songs for other fighters on the UFC Tampa fight card:
Cub Swanson: 'Lord Pretty Flacko Jodie 2' by A$AP Rocky
Billy Quarantillo: 'Big Dog' by Benny The Butch feat. Lil Wayne
Dustin Jacoby: 'Runnin’ Down a Dream' by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Michael Johnson: 'I’m Bad' by LL Cool J
Manel Kape: 'Minha Terra' by Supa Squad Feat Mariza & Apollo G.