#2 Walkout
Look, the walkouts are pretty cool. Seeing the intimidating look on the face of a fighter makes things feel important and it's different to see them walk through the crowd. However, more emphasis needs to be put on the performer beforehand.
That includes the entrance music in addition to the actual entrance of them making their first appearance. Case and point - Sinead O'Connor's live performance at UFC 189.
Make the competitor seem like a gladiator, much like they do in terms of entrances in the WWE. It doesn't need to be too much larger than life, but it makes things feel more special than just having the UFC ask a band for the copyright on a song.
Hell, maybe even have Bruce Buffer announce their names as they come to the Octagon as opposed to when they get in there. Onto something that's a little bit more touch-and-go.
