What to watch instead of UFC this weekend?

With no major UFC card lined up, fight-fans still have plenty of action to enjoy. UFC Fight Pass is hosting a busy weekend featuring four different promotions, each offering something unique. From gritty regional MMA to international matchups, this lineup gives fans a full combat-sports fix without the UFC spotlight.

What to Watch This Weekend

WOW FC 24

WOW FC 24 returns this weekend with another showcase of rising regional MMA talent. While the full card isn’t widely public yet, WOW events are known for giving a platform to young fighters still making their mark. These cards usually deliver fast-paced bouts, aggressive styles, and that raw early-career hunger that often makes smaller shows more unpredictable than mainstream events.

Budo Sento Championship 32

Scheduled for Friday, Budo Sento Championship 32 takes place in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. The event brings a mix of professional MMA bouts and continues Budo Sento’s reputation for spotlighting Mexican and Latin-American fighters. These shows typically feature high-tempo fights and stylistic diversity, giving fans a taste of combat outside the standard North American rhythm. It’s one of the more internationally flavoured cards of the weekend, making it a standout option.

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Fight Club Rush 26

Fight Club Rush 26 goes down on Saturday in Sweden. FCR is one of Scandinavia’s top regional promotions, well-known for putting future stars on early platforms. Their cards blend upcoming prospects with tough regional veterans, often resulting in gritty matchups and unpredictable moments. If you enjoy discovering European talent before they break through globally, this is the one to keep an eye on.

FCC 44

Full Contact Contender 44 takes place on Saturday in Bolton, England. FCC has been a cornerstone of the UK MMA scene for over a decade, consistently producing fighters who eventually move on to bigger international promotions. FCC 44 is expected to deliver a mix of amateurs and seasoned regional pros, making it a prime event for fans who enjoy that classic British MMA toughness and high-effort performances.

Why These Cards Are Worth Watching

These four events offer something UFC doesn’t always provide: unpredictability. Fighters on these regional and international cards are competing for recognition, career progression, and future opportunities. That hunger often leads to intense finishes, wild momentum swings, and standout performances from names you might be hearing a lot more about in the future.

They also bring a wide geographical spread. You get Mexican MMA at Budo Sento, Scandinavian prospects at FCR, UK grit at FCC, and fresh raw talent at WOW FC. For fans wanting variety and a global feel, this weekend delivers exactly that.