Today, EA MMA made several additions to its fight roster for the video game tentatively scheduled for an August 2010 release: Cung Le Scott Smith Matt Lindland Gilbert Melendez Robbie Lawler Josh Thomson Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza You can check out a list of the previously announced fighters here: http://mma.easports.com/fighters.action
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EA vs. THQ Might Battle for UFC License
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer talks about the impending battle for MMA video game supremacy between EA Sports and THQ: EA MMA is still sticking to its guns of no women in the game even though Gina Carano would probably be the most marketable person they would have if they signed her. The problem is […]
UFC 2009 Sees Price Drop Ahead of Holiday Season
MMA fans may have noticed a slew of new UFC video game advertisements (and mat logo placements) recently, but they are not for the newest edition of UFC Undisputed. Rather, THQ and the UFC have decided to drop the price of last year’s game. Undisputed 2009 has been out on store shelves for the better part of six months, and […]
McCarthy Talks EA MMA, UFC, Judging
Ariel Helwani of MMAFanhouse took some time last weekend to speak with “Big” John McCarthy about being in a video game, not officiating at the last UFC card in California, and the issues with judging in the sport. Payout Perspective: The sport needs its best official now more than ever. The possibility for someone to be seriously […]
EA MMA Adds Rogers & Shields
Loretta Hunt of Sherdog.com is reporting that EA Sports have signed Brett Rogers and Jake Shields to be a part of their untitled MMA video game: Rogers and Shields join previously revealed participants and Strikeforce stablemates Emelianenko, Gegard Mousasi, Renato “Babalu” Sobral, and Jay Hieron. Jason Miller and recent Strikeforce signee Muhammed Lawal will also […]