Highly-Anticipated Update Introduces Notable Names, Including Mayra Bueno and Ian Machado Garry, to UFC 5 Roster
EA Sports has rolled out a substantial update for UFC 5, featuring the addition of five prominent fighters to the roster. Among the newcomers are the highly ranked bantam weight contender Mayra Bueno and the undefeated Irish welterweight sensation, Ian Machado Garry. This update continues to enhance the gaming experience, aligning the virtual octagon with the current lineup of renowned fighters.
Released in October 2023, UFC 5 garnered positive reviews for its immersive game play and extensive roster, showcasing a mix of legendary boxers like Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali alongside contemporary UFC stars. The latest update expands the roster further, introducing a diverse set of fighters to cater to different play styles.
New Fighters Added to UFC 5 Roster:
- Mike “Proper” Malott (Canada)
- Stats: 95 Punch Power, 93 Kick Speed, 93 Accuracy
- Style: A striker with high punch and kick stats, offering an explosive game play experience.
- Mayra “Sheetara” Bueno (Brazil) – #2 Women’s Bantamweight
- Stats: 94 Bottom Game, 96 Submission Offense, 95 Submission Defense
- Style: An adept submission artist, catering to technically inclined players seeking rewarding submission holds.
- Jailton “Malhaoinho” Almeida (Brazil) – #7 Heavyweight
- Stats: 97 Top Game, 96 Bottom Game, 97 Submission Offense
- Style: A heavy weight with dominant grappling skills, providing a unique game play experience in the heavy weight division.
- Ian Machado “The Future” Garry (Ireland) – #10 Welterweight
- Stats: 93 Accuracy, 93 Footwork, 93 Head Movement
- Style: A welterweight with a focus on precision and head movement, suitable for players adopting a savvy approach.
- Charles “Air” Jourdain (Canada)
- Stats: 94 Submission Defense, 93 Punch Speed, 93 Punch Power
- Style: A featherweight offering a balance of submission defense and striking capabilities, catering to players with diverse preferences.
These additions enrich the gameplay experience, providing players with a variety of fighters to explore different fighting styles and strategies. Whether players prefer explosive strikers, skilled submission artists, or dominant grapplers, the new fighters cater to a range of preferences.
January 12 Patch Notes:
Striking:
- Reduced stamina recovery between rounds and made it taper off each round.
- Tuned body strikes, adjusting damage and stamina drain utility.
- Improved speed and evasive properties of ducking.
- Assigned proper stances (orthodox/southpaw) to specific fighters.
- Fixed foot planting issue with Leon Edwards Alter Ego.
- Fixed rare unplayable state from cage knockdowns.
Grappling:
- Removed the effect of Negative Grapple Advantage in the ground game.
- Increased influence of Ground Striking attribute on postured Ground and Pound damage.
- Decreased damage of elbows in the tight ground game.
- Fixed HUD issue in submissions displaying incorrect icons.
Miscellaneous New Updates:
- Added Kamaru Usman to Middleweight.
- Added Deiveson Figueiredo to Bantamweight.
- Added short color selection to Fighter Select for all rostered fighters (excludes Alter Egos).
- Added new Vanity Rewards.
The continuous updates showcase EA Sports’ commitment to refining and expanding the UFC 5 gaming experience. As the roster evolves, players can expect a dynamic and engaging virtual octagon with a diverse array of fighters and enhanced gameplay mechanics.
