'EA Sports MMA' video game demo coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 on Sept. 28

by Jesse Holland on Sep 7, 2010 1:40 PM EDT

Can't wait for "EA Sports MMA" to drop on Oct. 19?

You don't have to. Much like THQ's "UFC Undisputed 2010" mixed martial arts video game, EA will give fans an early test drive of their newest offering starting on Sept. 28.

From the official website:

Jump right into a match via "Fight Now" to experience the intensity of MMA in two weight classes: heavyweight and middleweight. Fans can take control of current STRIKEFORCE heavyweight champion, Alistair Overeem, or utilize the brute strength of former professional wrestler, Bobby Lashley. The two middleweights featured in the demo are predominantly Jiu-Jitsu fighters - the top ranked Jake Shields, as well as the always entertaining Jason "Mayhem" Miller ... By sharing the demo with friends, fans can unlock "Classic" Randy Couture as a playable character in the full version of the game.

The full version will feature Strikeforce heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko as a digitized version of himself facing any and all challengers — including UFC star Randy "The Natural" Couture, who retains control over his ancillary rights and has language in his Zuffa contract that allows him the freedom to use his likeness outside of the UFC.

The San Jose-based Strikeforce promotion has been named the "Premiere League" and art seems to be imitating life as the current agreement between DREAM and Strikeforce allows the exchange of talent for select cards, like the Shinya Aoki vs. Gilbert Melendez lightweight title fight that went down on April 17 in Nashville.

Of course comparisons to the "Undisputed 2010" video game are inevitable -- but don't call it a case of friendly competition.

UFC President Dana White had a very public war of words back in 2009 after White accused the gaming giant of turning down his offer for a video game partnership only to then create one of their own after the massive success of THQ's "UFC Undisputed 2009."

Which game the casual fan selects may depend heavily on their choice of fighters. Would you be willing to sacrifice the chance to play as BJ Penn or Anderson Silva to have a better overall game? EA Sports is banking on it and is expected to pull out all the stops in their debut effort.

For a look at the full roster for the EA Sports MMA video game release on Oct. 19 click here.

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Game looks shitty from what I've seen

I barely play undisputed 2010 anyway… I was the champ… trained with Nog on my jits, Wand on my muay Thai, I was on top… Then Rampage came, one punch KO loss after KO loss.. that sonova bitch.

"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger

Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"

- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors

by O damn he got caught on Sep 7, 2010 1:45 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I handled Page

but I train my boxing with Danago. My ish is untouchable now.

by LJ. on Sep 7, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions

hahahaha. This should be on QOTW

Chael Sonnen: Last time I defeated the myth, this time I'll defeat the man.
So...hyped...

by frosnt1 on Sep 7, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

speaking of, where is OJR? I don't think i've seen him at all today.

must be on vacation or something for labor day weekend.

by LJ. on Sep 7, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

ditto

i will enjoy beating Lashley to a pulp though

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by Rampagelangford on Sep 7, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah WTF

You get Overeem and Lashely to fight one another!?!?! That is like if the UFC put their game out and gave you Lesnar vs Kimbo. Unless they jacked Lashley’s stats to try and back him and made the desicion before his last fight which would be freaking funny!

by Edgecrusher71 on Sep 7, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

OMG

It never even crossed my mind… I can play Kimbo and beat up Brock Lesnar with him… I’M OFF!

"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger

Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"

- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors

by O damn he got caught on Sep 7, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

this demo is gonna be the deciding factor for me

The submission part look great the rest td’s,GnP,standup looks just horrible.

I just wish they could mold undisputed and ea mma together

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1. Jon ''Bones'' Jones
2. Anthony ''Showtime'' Pettis
3. Phil ''Mr. Wonderful'' Davis
4. Terry Etim
5. Patricio ''Pitbull'' Freire

by robinhorobson on Sep 7, 2010 2:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

im callin it

The roster is going to be the only thing worse than undisputed….as much as I hate monopolies and behemoth companies corporations, EA takes the best games under their wing(for the most part)….and I don’t believe what dana said about them…I’m sure there was a lot more to it than he said..I’m sure it was something along the lines of what percentage of profit dana/zuffa wanted….any company that large isn’t going to be totally unaware of how many ppv are being bought, and the level of general interest across the board….dana just talked shit because he was turned down, and acted like a scorned woman, like he always does.

Activia; now with bullshitifus ridicularus

by salamagogo on Sep 7, 2010 2:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

suprised

I’m surprised when I see someone saying this game looks sweet. No one on here so far…

The only cool thing about this game is that I can fight with Fedor, Mousasi, Couture, and Overeem. Other then that I could care less for the shitty roster. The graphics looks like they were ripped out of a WWF Nintendo 64 game. The fighting system looks like its from the original Playstation UFC games.

Watch the trailers… the fighters glide across the floor like they’re moon walking, and the motion looks like they pressed the Fast Forward button. Not shitting on the game because i’m an Undisputed fan, but just from looking at game clips… it looks AWFUL!!

by Brotherwolf on Sep 7, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

i could be wrong

I’m not basing my opion so much on the footage itself as I am EA’s history…their history of solid releases is pretty damn sound….and screenshots/footage can be very misleading.there have been shitloads of games that people were pumped for but were absolute garbage….and the inverse of that statement is true as well

Activia; now with bullshitifus ridicularus

by salamagogo on Sep 7, 2010 3:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I agree

I agree but I have seen plenty of EA games that were shitty.

by Brotherwolf on Sep 7, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Fedor, FINALLY

I’m just glad I can finally play with Fedor. There are a bunch of others as well – Overeem, Couture, Mousasi – like what Brotherwolf said. Anyways, EA usually does a good job with their sports games so I’m not ready to hate on the game yet. I’ll prolly end up getting it just to play Fedor though lol.

by RoeNoMo on Sep 7, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

actually

I heard a rumor that everyone that wants to play as fedor has to send m1 a payment of 20 dollars…and you can only play against opponents hand picked by them as well….lol…I’m totally joking, I’m a fedor fan, just hate m1

Activia; now with bullshitifus ridicularus

by salamagogo on Sep 7, 2010 3:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

You might've been joking but it's actually the truth

The second you pick Fedor M-1 sends you a bill % of what you paid for the game + a $$ equivilant of what they consider to be worth the joy/fun you got out of playing as Fedor.

"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger

Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"