EA Sports MMA Early Look (1up)

[Steve_OS]

1up has posted their early look at EA Sports MMA.

Quote:

"The game's strike control system, mapped to the right stick, is based on Fight Night's "Total Punch" control scheme. Defense also plays a part in the game as you dodge, parry, and duck while moving around the ring. You need to be wary of your fighter's stamina; as it can be lessened by taking punches to the body, grappling, and also by missing punches you throw. EA Tiburon promises that the game's "Flash Knockout" feature is no roll of the dice, meaning a lucky punch won't knock you out. It does mean, however, that if you take too much of a risk and stick your chin out too far, one deliberately-placed punch will drop you to the canvas."

[JoeMimic]

Good picture of Cung Le and Nick Diaz in game in the article. Can't wait for gameplay videos!

[phillyfan23]

the article says the game won't have any lucky punches resulting in KOs????

lucky punches for KOs is a pretty big part of this sport. Hope the flash Kos in the EARLY rounds are well represented. I do not want to be playing mma like it's street fighter. deplete the bar and then KO.

[Pappy Knuckles]

Only 28 fighters for an MMA game is pretty rough. Thought they'd go out and sign more guys than that.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

Only 28 fighters for an MMA game is pretty rough. Thought they'd go out and sign more guys than that.

Who else is there left to sign? They have the major Dream and Strikeforce fighters (even some lesser known ones like Prangley). Other than Bellator, there really isnt anyone left.

[JerseySuave4]

is it me or does Diaz & Lee look somewhat strange in that picture? I dont know what it is about it but it doesnt look that good. I mean you can tell who they are, it isnt like they dont look like the guys but something about the entire player model that looks a little off, might just be the coloring.

[Pappy Knuckles]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

Who else is there left to sign? They have the major Dream and Strikeforce fighters (even some lesser known ones like Prangley). Other than Bellator, there really isnt anyone left.

When you put it like that, you're probably right. The number of fighters on UFC's roster makes it tough for any other game to compete with. Still looking foward to the trying out EA MMA, just figured there would be more fighters to choose from.

[Stumbleweed]

Quote: Originally Posted by JerseySuave4

is it me or does Diaz & Lee look somewhat strange in that picture? I dont know what it is about it but it doesnt look that good. I mean you can tell who they are, it isnt like they dont look like the guys but something about the entire player model that looks a little off, might just be the coloring.

Yeah, they look like creepy flesh-colored modeling clay.