Movies like UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III (2013)
The best movies like UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III (2013) are Jawbone (2017), Female Fight Squad (2017) and In the Blood (2014). If UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III hooked you with its action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedBeast (2026)7.5/10 from 227 votes
- NewestLion Fist (2026)Released 2026
Jawbone (2017)
A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFemale Fight Squad (2017)
A former fighter reluctantly returns to the life she abandoned in order to help her sister survive the sadistic world of illegal fighting and the maniac who runs it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIn the Blood (2014)
When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisEmbattled (2020)
The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Marine 4: Moving Target (2015)
WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin returns as Jake Carter where he is assigned to protect a whistleblower who wishes to expose a corrupt military defense contractor. However, the military hires a heavily armed team of mercenaries to kill her and it's up to Carter to stop them at any cost.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBeast (2026)
MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Shipment (2021)
A former U.S. Navy Seal is forced to become the international criminal he once fought against when a powerful and violent drug cartel kidnaps his wife and daughter.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBorn a Champion (2021)
After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNo Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers (1990)
Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCagefighter: Worlds Collide (2020)
Reiss is the greatest champion to ever fight in a LEGENDS cage. But when promoter Max Black pits him against wrestling superstar Randy Stone, Reiss finds himself in the toughest fight of his life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNever Back Down: Revolt (2021)
An amateur fighter is lured by a trafficking syndicate specializing in elite underground fighting where her brutal captor forces her to fight or face certain death.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLion Fist (2026)
Martial arts fighter Joe goes to prison for four years and takes his wife's blame for a drug bust. After his release, he learns that his son needs expensive surgery because of a life-threatening tumor. Joe's only chance to save him: a brutal all-styles tournament with a $100,000 prize.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNever Back Down: No Surrender (2016)
Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFighting (2009)
Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBalls Up (2026)
Two marketing executives go "balls out" and pitch a bold full‑coverage condom sponsorship with the World Cup. After their drunken celebration in Brazil sparks a global scandal, they must outrun furious fans, criminals, and power-hungry officials to salvage their careers and make it home alive.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisMortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match (2023)
In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage is looking to become an A-list actor. But when his costar, Jennifer, goes missing from set, Johnny finds himself thrust into a world filled with shadows, danger, and deceit. As he embarks on a bloody journey, Johnny quickly discovers the City of Angels has more than a few devils in its midst. He faces off against a sinister secret society plotting a nefarious scheme, but the brutal fight against the bloodthirsty warriors of the Netherrealm is just beginning.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNever Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011)
Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe System (2022)
When a young soldier, newly returned from war, gets caught up in a drug bust, he is recruited by the authorities to go undercover in a notoriously dangerous prison in order to figure out what is really going on.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Marine 5: Battleground (2017)
While working as an EMT back stateside Jake Carter after responding to a distress call, finds himself caught up protecting a person of interest from a biker gang ruthlessly hunting them down.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2008 (2008)
Royal Rumble (2008) was the twenty-first annual Royal Rumble PPV. It took place on January 27, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown and ECW brands. The event was also the first WWE pay-per-view broadcast in high definition. As has been customary since 1993, the Royal Rumble match winner received a match at that year's WrestleMania. The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from all three brands. The primary match on the Raw brand was Randy Orton versus Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship. The primary match on the SmackDown brand was Edge versus Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship. The featured matches on the undercard were Montel Vontavious Porter versus Ric Flair in a Career Threatening match and John "Bradshaw" Layfield versus Chris Jericho.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGrind (2003)
Four skaters follow their idol on his summer tour in an attempt to get noticed, get sponsored, and become stars themselves.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSouthpaw (2015)
Billy "The Great" Hope, the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, has an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, his house and his manager. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis, a former fighter who trains the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisUFC Fight Night 59: McGregor vs. Siver (2015)
UFC Fight Night 59: McGregor vs. Siver was a mixed martial arts event held on January 18, 2015, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The event was headlined by a featherweight bout between Conor McGregor and Dennis Siver. It was announced that a victory over Siver will ensure McGregor of a shot at the UFC Featherweight Championship in his next fight.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
There Comes a Time (1975)
There Comes a Time in every skiers life where they must decide whether to get up and hit the slopes or go lay back down in bed all day like a bum. Well it’s a good thing incredible skiers like Pat Carnick, Karen Huntoon, Tish Green, Bob Burns, Mark Stigmeyer, Dick Dorwith, Scott Miller, Lee Lucas, Gary Holdberg, Pat Bowman, Katie Morning, Wayne Wong, and others decided to hit the slopes so now you can see what it’s like to ski like a pro. Filmed at some of the most historic and oldest ski resorts in the world including Squaw Valley, Vail, Marmot Basin, Mammoth Mountain, Kirkwood Meadows, and the French Alps, Warren Miller’s There Comes a Time reminds us to get out of bed and go skiing.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Bellator 138: Unfinished Business (2015)
Bellator 138: Unfinished Business took place on June 19, 2015 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between combat sports veterans Kimbo Slice and Ken Shamrock. Bellator 138 (Kimbo vs Shamrock) was the highest rated Bellator event ever. It did an average of 1.6 million viewers for the whole event and a peak of 2.4 million during the Kimbo vs Shamrock fight. And a DVR peak of 2.9 million. The previous high was Bellator 131 (Tito vs Bonnar) Which did 1.2 million average for the entire event and a peak of 2 million during the Tito vs Bonnar fight. And a DVR peak of 2.2 million
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
BCW Queen Of The North (2019)
After months of waiting, it's finally time for Brii Combination Wrestling's Queen of the North where we will crown the first ever BCW Women's Champion. Females from all over the world have come to the Bronx for a chance a history. The future of BCW will never be the same again. Plus you never know who will swing by the Shot of Wrestling table to have a chat with your boy Michael J Puddy!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Queens of Combat QOC 1 (2014)
The Queens of Combat debut took place March 21, 2014 at Hush Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. You have access to the debut of stars of different brands, especially from wwe.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Queens of Combat QOC 2 (2014)
Episode Two of the Queens Court is now Online and features a new first round match announcement. The Queen's Court Episode 2. THE QUEENS OF COMBAT TITLE TOURNAMENT!Sixteen competitors battle it out to become the first QoC Champion!Queens of Combat return to action on Saturday, June.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Queens Of Combat QOC 3 (2014)
Queens of Combat 3 took place on Sunday November 30, 2014 in Ziggy in Winston Salem, North Carolina, Savannah Evans vs. Miss Diss Lexi Amanda Rodriguez vs. Mad Mary Dobson Sojo Jo Bolt and Dani Jacks vs. Jesse Kay and Roni Nicole with "The Mean Mean" Zane Riley Angelina Love against Neva Miki James against Tessa Blanchard Jessica Havok against LuFisto Luch Sisters (Mia Yim and Leva Bates) against the World's Cutest Team Team (Joey Ryan and Candace Lera).
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Queens Of Combat QOC 4 (2015)
Solo Darling vs. The Great Sisaki Amy Love and Amanda Rodriguez vs. Roni Nicole and Ms. Diss Lexia Amber O' Neal vs. Andrea Tessa Blanchard vs. Crazy Mary Dobson Nikki Storm vs. Nevaeh Taeler Hendrix vs. Leva Bates vs. Sassy Stephie vs. Su Yung HAVOK vs. Lufisto - NO DQ Match.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III?
The closest matches to UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III are Jawbone (2017), Female Fight Squad (2017) and In the Blood (2014). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III?
Start with Jawbone (2017), the closest match to UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III.
What is the highest-rated movie like UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III?
Beast (2026), rated 7.5/10 by 227 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III?
Lion Fist (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III?
Yes: Jawbone (2017), Female Fight Squad (2017) and In the Blood (2014).
How are movies similar to UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.