UFC Undisputed 3 will be released next week and it promises to be the best MMA video game to date.
One key factor in any sports game is the rosters. If there are too many key names missing, it really takes away from the experience. UFC Undisputed 3 won’t have that problem as it features basically every top name.
Here are three fighters who should get gamers excited about the opportunity to use them.
Jon Jones
Jones is UFC’s fastest rising star and has the potential to help the sport gain more mainstream viewers if his dominance continues. He currently holds the Light Heavyweight Championship, having defeated Lyoto Machida in December to defend his title. Rashad Evans is expected to be next.
What makes Jones a terrific video game character is his unmatched versatility. He can win via knockout, submission or decision because he can attack his opponents in so many different ways. He is basically unstoppable. In fact, his only career loss was due to disqualification.
Silva’s dominance of the middleweight division has been amazing. He won the belt from Rich Franklin in 2006 and has successfully defended it nine times since. “The Spider” has only lost twice since 2004 and owns a career record of 31-4. Not too shabby for somebody who is now 36 years old.
Hopefully, his ability is translated well into the game. The southpaw is a tremendous striker, which is always important for video games because not many people want to play as a defensive fighter. Silva’s fights are always exciting and his performance in UFC Undisputed 3 should provide more of the same.
Junior dos Santos
Dos Santos won the Heavyweight Championship in November thanks to an impressive knockout of Cain Velasquez. The Brazilian star has been on fire over the past couple of years and has basically separated himself from much of the heavyweight pack due to his rare combination of agility and power.
He’s facing a minor injury right now that is expected to keep him out of the Octagon until May. Therefore, using him in the game will be the only chance to see him crushing opponents for a while. The only problem with using him is that he might make the game too easy. He’s really that good.
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