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10 Best Movies Like UFC 78: Validation

If you loved UFC 78: Validation, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Never Back Down: No Surrender

Never Back Down: No Surrender

2016★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to UFC 78: Validation for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

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....

#2
The Last Kumite

The Last Kumite

2024★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to UFC 78: Validation for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When Karate champion Michael Rivers wins the last tournament of his career, shady businessman Ron Hall offers him the opportunity to fight in an illegal Kumite in Bulgaria against ...

#3
Any Given Sunday

Any Given Sunday

1999★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to UFC 78: Validation for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him. The unknown gives a stunning performance and forces the aging coach to re...

#4
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

2011★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to UFC 78: Validation for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

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....

#5
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

2008★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to UFC 78: Validation for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket)...

#6
Dave Chappelle: The Closer

Dave Chappelle: The Closer

2021★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to UFC 78: Validation for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest....

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