Oba Femi UFC entrance style has gained significant attention beyond wrestling, influencing fighters in the UFC as well. Since Oba Femi’s debut on the main WWE roster in 2026 following his NXT rise, his unique entrance walk and the chanting crowd have become widely popular. This phenomenon was recently captured when UFC fighters embraced his entrance style during fight week, blending wrestling flair with mixed martial arts excitement.
UFC Fighters Adopt Oba Femi’s Entrance Walk Ahead of UFC 326
A viral video shared by Natalie Loureda, who has a WWE connection as the sister of Lola Vice and is also a known sports personality and influencer, showed multiple UFC fighters imitating Oba Femi’s entrance walk. The clip titled
“entering UFC 326 fight week like Oba”
features Loureda alongside UFC veteran Charles Oliveira performing the signature walk. Caio Borralho and Raúl Rosas Jr. also join in, with Oliveira and Rosas Jr. ending their walk with a celebratory fist bump or high five with Loureda, while Borralho playfully mimicked punching the camera.
“The fighters on the BMF card understood the assignment,” Natalie Loureda wrote.
This display of solidarity highlights the impact of Oba Femi’s popularity, crossing from WWE’s wrestling ring to the UFC octagon. UFC 326 is set to take place this weekend in Las Vegas, where Oliveira will headline against Max Holloway in a BMF title bout. The co-main event will feature Caio Borralho versus Reinier de Ridder, and Raúl Rosas Jr. will face Rob Font.
Oba Femi and Rusev Build Momentum for Upcoming RAW Match
Within WWE programming, Oba Femi’s momentum continues as his rivalry with Rusev intensifies. They recently shared a tense backstage moment on RAW, which evolved into a physical confrontation during the show. Their escalating feud sets the stage for their much-anticipated match next week on RAW, where Oba Femi, the former NXT Champion, will take on Rusev, known as The Bulgarian Brute, marking Femi’s first RAW competition against a powerful opponent.
The growing attention around Oba Femi’s character and style, including his crossover influence in UFC fight week, underscores his rising prominence in both wrestling and combat sports entertainment. As the UFC 326 event approaches and the WWE storyline with Rusev unfolds, fans can expect heightened excitement and opportunities for Oba Femi to further establish his name across both arenas.
