Clash of the best and former champion against undefeated prospect! Without UFC, find out which fight events to watch this Saturday.

Moicano promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Combat sports fans are used to watching UFC events usually every Saturday, however, this Saturday (23), the world's largest MMA organization takes a break from its schedule. But those who thought there wouldn't be attractive and important fights were wrong. On the contrary, action fans have nothing to complain about, as four companies will be holding their shows.

Aware of the interest many have in combat sports, the SUPER FIGHTS He put together a guide of what to watch this Saturday without UFC. The first highlight is boxing, with the clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, two of the best fighters in the history of boxing and kickboxing, respectively.

Usyk and Verhoeven face off in a promotional boxing match. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/DAZN

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The grand duel will take place in Egypt, more precisely at the Pyramids of Giza, and is for the WBC (World Boxing Council) heavyweight title, currently held by the undefeated Usyk. The event will be broadcast by... DAZN And the expectation is that the super fight will take place around 15 PM (Brasilia time).

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Also in the afternoon, the PFL will hold its event in Brussels, Belgium, with the main fight being... Ben hendersonFormer UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) Cristiano Ronaldo will face the promising Patrick Habirora, undefeated in MMA. For the welterweight bout (up to 77,1 kg), the Belgian is a strong favorite not only because he's fighting at home, but also because the American is 42 years old and returning from retirement (he hasn't fought since 2023). Starting at 13:30 PM, the event will not be broadcast in Brazil.

Habirora and Bendo make a promotional face-off at PFL. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/PFL

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Speaking of Brazil, São Paulo will host the first edition of Money Moicano MMA, a league created by the popular... Renato MoicanoThe show promises to be pure entertainment, and the UFC's top lightweight fighter himself is selling it as a night of "banter, fighting, and fun." The action really kicks off around 18 PM, and anyone who wants to watch can simply access the fighter's official YouTube channel (Money Moicano MMA).

Last but not least comes the Jungle Fight 150, which also takes place in São Paulo. The traditional Brazilian event by Wallid Ismail should start around 20 pm and will be broadcast on the Combate channel and Sportv 3.