EA SPORTS UFC 5 — manage the fight as well as the finish
UFC 5 makes a fight's changing condition part of your next decision. Striking, grappling and submissions sit alongside a damage system in which injuries can affect performance and lead to a doctor's stoppage.
Read what the damage is telling you
Cuts and swelling are more than a visual layer. If a fighter is badly hurt, protecting the affected area becomes part of the strategy. Continuing the same attack without adapting can have consequences beyond losing a round.
Work through standing and ground exchanges
A successful approach needs more than one strong strike. Learning defence, positioning and the submission system gives you alternatives when the opponent changes the pace or takes the fight to the mat.
Train alone or face another player
Career provides a solo route through the game. Two players can compete on one console, while online head-to-head play requires internet and PlayStation Plus. The game does not offer a shared-screen co-op campaign.
Check the edition before buying
- Physical PS5 base game; compatible disc drive required.
- Legendary-fighter packs and premium-edition bonuses are not promised here.
- PEGI 16.
A suitable choice for players who want to learn MMA matchups and return to the same opponent with a different plan.