WOW FC has established itself as a primary talent pipeline for the UFC, with several of its top fighters securing contracts with the world’s largest MMA organization over the last year. The Spanish promotion, backed by partners including Ilia Topuria and Cristiano Ronaldo, has shifted from occasional individual success stories to a consistent pattern of elite athletes transitioning from its ranks to the UFC.
Recent UFC Signings from WOW FC
The relationship between WOW FC and the UFC has intensified throughout the past year, resulting in multiple high-profile signings. Most recently, Fabià Sintes, the former WOW FC flyweight champion, earned a direct contract with the UFC. Sintes, who successfully defended his title twice in recent months, is scheduled to fight Michael Aljarouj at UFC Paris on September 5.
Another significant addition is Damian Rzepecki. The Polish fighter maintains an undefeated record of 10-0, with his most recent victory coming via unanimous decision against Corneliu Rotaru at WOW 29 in Valencia. Rzepecki is set to make his promotional debut this Saturday, July 25, against Magomed Zaynukov at UFC Abu Dhabi.
Hecher Sosa, the WOW FC bantamweight champion, also transitioned to the UFC after appearing on the Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2025. Sosa solidified his position in the organization with a victory over Luan Lacerda in March of this year.
A History of Elite Talent
While recent signings have become more frequent, WOW FC has a history of producing top-tier combatants. Spanish MMA legend Enrique ‘Wasabi’ previously competed at UFC 200 after his time with the organization. Similarly, Aleksandre Topuria used the promotion as a stepping stone before signing with the UFC, where he has already recorded two victories in two appearances.
The promotion’s ability to match fighters in competitive bouts is highlighted by Rzepecki’s fight at WOW 29. According to organization data, that bout was the only time the undefeated fighter was pushed to a judges’ decision, reflecting the balanced matchmaking and high level of competition within the WOW FC ecosystem.
Expansion into Women’s MMA
WOW FC is currently expanding its talent development to include women’s divisions, aiming to provide female fighters the same path to the UFC as their male counterparts. The promotion will introduce its first female title in the strawweight division at the upcoming WOW 32 event in Sevilla.
The inaugural title fight will feature Sara Viéitez, the MMA Champion of Spain based in Sevilla, and Hanna Palqvist, an IMMAF World Champion. This move follows a growing trend of increased participation and skill levels among female mixed martial artists within the organization.
The next major checkpoint for the promotion is the WOW 32 event in Sevilla, where the first female strawweight champion will be crowned. Share your thoughts on who will take the belt in the comments below.
