Today, I’m diving into something a bit different but super interesting—Nate Diaz’s walkout songs. You know, those tracks that fighters use to pump themselves up before they step into the octagon? Yeah, those.
So, I started digging around because I was curious about what makes a good walkout song. I mean, it’s gotta be something that gets you in the zone, right? I stumbled upon some discussions about Nate Diaz, who’s known for his epic entrances. It got me thinking, what’s his secret sauce?
- First, I checked out some forums and found a thread discussing Diaz’s choices. People were throwing around names like Drake, E-40, and Eminem. Apparently, he’s used “Used To,” “Trained to Go,” and “The Way I Am” before. That’s a pretty diverse mix.
- Then, I hit up a site that claimed to have the top 10 fighters with the most intimidating walkout songs. They talked about things like BPM, energy, and loudness. It’s all about the vibe, I guess.
- I also found a mention of Carlos Condit, who apparently has great taste in music. Rage Against The Machine and Tool? That’s some intense stuff. It makes sense, though. You want something that’s gonna get the crowd hyped up, too.
- For his “BMF” title fight, Diaz apparently curated a whole soundtrack. I didn’t find the full list, but it sounds like it was a carefully chosen mix. I guess when you’re fighting for a title like that, you gotta go all out.
Honestly, it’s all pretty subjective. What works for one fighter might not work for another. But there are definitely some songs that are more popular than others. I saw a few lists that tried to pick the “best” ones, based on online opinions, crowd reactions, and just general noticeability.
My Personal Experiment
I decided to try something out. I put together a playlist of some of the songs mentioned in these discussions. Then, I did a little workout while listening to them. I wanted to see if they had any effect on my own energy levels.
- I started with some of Diaz’s picks. “Used To” is pretty chill, but it definitely gets you moving. “Trained to Go” is more intense, and “The Way I Am” is just straight-up aggressive. I could see why he’d choose these.
- Next, I threw in some of Condit’s choices. Rage Against The Machine is always a good choice for getting pumped up. And Tool? Well, let’s just say it’s not for everyone. But it definitely gets your heart racing.
- Finally, I added a few of my own picks. I’m not a fighter, but I do like to listen to music when I work out. I found that a mix of genres works best for me. Some hip-hop, some rock, maybe a little electronic. It’s all about finding what works for you.
So, what did I learn from all this? Well, I think a good walkout song is all about personal preference. But it’s also about setting the right mood. You want something that’s going to get you pumped up and ready to go. And maybe something that’s going to intimidate your opponent a little bit, too.
At the end of the day, it’s just music. But it’s interesting to see how it can be used in this way. And who knows, maybe I’ll start using some of these songs in my own workouts. Or maybe I’ll just stick to my usual playlist. We’ll see.
