October 16, 2023 11: 45 pm ET
With the release of the “EA UFC 5” video videogame quickly approaching, fans are questioning who the premier characters in each weight class will be.
MMA Junkie will have the response to some of those unknowns, as scores are beginning to be revealed ahead of the Oct. 27 launch (with gainaccessto on Oct. 24 with purchase of the Deluxe Edition) for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
The countdown continues with the featherweight department, which is ruled by perhaps the finest pound-for-pound battles in the sport in Alexander Volkanovski, however has a myriad of huge names from past and present.
Check listedbelow for a countdown of the leading 5 ranked 145-pound fighters from “EA UFC 5,” who have their striking, grappling and health come together under a luxury system to produce an general ranking out of 5.
5. Jose Aldo
Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4.5
Health: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
4. Ilia Topuria
Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4.5
Health: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
3. Conor McGregor (Legacy variation)
Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4
Health: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
2. Max Holloway
Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4
Health: 5
Overall: 4.5
1. Alexander Volkanovski
Striking: 5
Grappling: 4.5
Health: 5
Overall: 5
The finest featherweights of ‘EA UFC 5’
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