Summary
EA Sports has added five fighters, including high-ranked bantamweight Mayra Bueno and undefeated Irish welterweight Ian Machado Garry, to theUFC 5lineup. This is the latest addition to a constantly evolving roster that also includes boxing legends such asMike Tyson and Muhammad Ali fighting alongside current UFC stars.
UFC 5was released in October 2023 for current-gen consoles to overall positive reviews. The game’s roster of fighters is extensive, including today’s top male and female fighters like Israel Adesanya and Valentina Shevchenko, notable names such as the aforementioned Tyson and Ali, and even MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, who has never competed in the UFC.
The additions toUFC 5fight fans are familiar with are 32-year-old Canadian fighter Mike “Proper” Malott, Brazilian #2 women’s bantamweight Mayra “Sheetara” Bueno, 32-year-old Brazilian #7 heavyweight Jailton “Malhaoinho” Almeida, Irish welterweight knockout artist and #10 ranked Ian Machado “The Future” Garry, and 28-year-old Canadian featherweight Charles “Air” Jourdain. The fighters are already available to play as ofthe game’s January 12 update.
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These five fighters are sure to satisfy players of different fighting styles. For example, technically inclined players will love playing as Mayra Bueno with her high statsthat will make applying submission holds rewarding inUFC 5. As one of the more challenging aspects of fighting in the game, she’ll be immensely helpful in one’s quest to perfect their submission skills.
At the other end of the spectrum, a fighter like Mike Malott with his high punch and kick stats could be added to the pantheon ofthe best strikers inUFC 5. That’ll be great for players who just want to keep throwing bombs and land the right shot to knock their opponents out. Meanwhile, Ian Machado Garry could be an interesting study for players who might want to play a savvier game with his 93-rated head movement.
While these new additions each bring some formidable stats, players who still have much to learn can also try playing assome of the biggest MMA names available inUFC 5. The best-known fighters on the roster have the most beginner-friendly games many can’t go wrong with. Meanwhile, fight fans who are more on the hardcore side can stay tuned for more additions, as EA Sports seems to be committed to making the game as accurate as possible.
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EA SPORTS™ UFC® 5 is as real as it gets. Powered by Frostbite™ engine’s advanced rendering capabilities, your favorite fighters now have unparalleled character likenesses to complement next-level environment fidelity that’ll make their walk to the Octagon feel like a PPV main event.The all-new authentic damage system brings the intensity and strategy of a fight to life, as cuts and strikes absorbed can affect mobility, defense, stamina, and more. Take too much damage, and the doctor will check to see if you’re able to continue. For lovers of the ground game, the new Transition-Based Submissions make grappling feel more fluid and realistic than ever before. And if you like to admire your handiwork, new Cinematic K.O.Replays capture your fight-ending finishes in all their punishing glory. Plus, a completely revamped live service schedule builds exciting challenges around all PPV fight weeks. Bring the next evolution of the fight game home with UFC 5.
