The anticipated UFC 5 was surprisingly announced by EA recently, igniting discussion around the title. While it is interesting to discuss the potential aspects of the UFC's pending merger with WWE within the title, the basics of the release are just as important.
Like any sports title, UFC 5 will draw from real life athletes in the formulation of its in-game playable roster. Of course, some of these athletes will be ranked higher than others, and fans can make good guesses as to who the highest-rated fighters will be within UFC 5. With close to three years having passed since the last franchise installment, UFC 5's top athletes may be quite different to its predecessor's.
Alexander Volkanovski
It is hard to imagine that UFC 5 will not include Alexander Volkanovski within its highest-rated in-game fighters. The Australian-born fighter is currently at the peak of his fighting career, with over 28 fights under his belt and 26 of these being wins. Volaknovski currently sits as the UFC Featherweight Champion, giving credence to his fighting prowess.
As well as this, Volkanovski is currently billed as the UFC's top pound-for-pound male fighter, a massively coveted title desired by anyone within the sport. Volkanovski's current form and standing speak for themselves, and will surely warrant a massive in-game rating within the upcoming UFC 5.
Jon Jones
Another fighter that will likely near the top of UFC 5's highest-rated figures is American athlete Jon Jones. Jones is a leading name in the combat sport space, having fought 28 fights and currently holding the UFC Heavyweight Champion belt.
Like many combat sports, the heavyweight division of the UFC attracts a huge amount of attention, only further boosting the profile of Jones. As the current holder of such a coveted belt and given his immense experience, Jon Jones will surely be toward the top of the UFC 5 roster.
Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso is one of the top performers within the female roster of UFC, achieving intense success in recent years. The Mexican fighter is currently the holder of the UFC's Women's Flyweight Champion title before the age of 30, and will arguably be at her peak around the time UFC 5 releases.
In addition to this, Grasso is the top of the UFC's women pound-for-pound rankings, showing just how proficient she is within the female side of the sport. With this in mind, there is a great chance that this success will be properly reflected within Grasso's in-game rating for UFC 5.
Israel Adesanya
When considering UFC 5's potentially highest-rated fighters, it only makes sense that Israel Adesanya would be close to the top. Adesanya is the current UFC Middleweight Champion, with 16 of his 24 wins coming from knockouts.
The Nigerian-New Zealand fighter is a seasoned veteran of the UFC, and has long dominated discussion of whom the best fighter is in the modern sport. Israel has found championship success as a mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer, perfectly showcasing his affinity for combat sports.
Notably, Israel Adesanya was considered one of the best in-game choices for UFC 4, only further increasing the chance that he will be a top-ranked fighter in the upcoming UFC 5. Of course, UFC 5 will have a huge range of fighters to pool its top-ranked figures from, yet there are some whose current form and titles will surely see them near the top of the list.
UFC 5 is currently in development.