From a Cain Velasquez takedown to Georges St-Pierre’s Superman punch, each athlete boasts a unique set of special moves. HD-quality visuals, intuitive touch controls, and action-packed gameplay create a unique combat experience for novice and veteran fight fans alike.Ĭhoose from over 70 fighters in four divisions and begin your journey to the top. It will be interesting to see if Punk's overall rating is lowered when the game actually releases in response to the backlash, or if EA Sports will keep it the same, just as the company has decided to keep Rousey as the EA Sports UFC 2 cover athlete.ĮA Sports UFC 2 is scheduled to release March 15th for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.Step into the Octagon® with EA SPORTS™ UFC® for mobile! Collect your favorite UFC fighters, throw down in competitive combat, and earn in-game rewards by playing live events tied to the real world of the UFC.ĮA SPORTS UFC brings the intensity of MMA to your fingertips like never before. With Punk now confirmed to be a part of the standard roster, let the speculation continue as to who the mystery bonus fighter will be in the final game.īetween Punk's overall rating, his insulting response to fans, and Ronda Rousey's stunning loss at the hands (or foot, rather) of Holly Holm, the buildup to this year's UFC game has been fueled by a surprising amount of controversy. We now know CM Punk's overall rating, and we also know that CM Punk isn't the EA Sports UFC 2 mystery fighter. In any case, those looking forward to EA Sports UFC 2 should be grateful that this controversy has revealed a little more about the game. Simply put, Punk's implication that gamers are upset by Samus's gender may not sit well with some. So much so, in fact, that when Nintendo revealed a Metroid game without Samus, it resulted in a petition to get it cancelled. Samus Aran is one of the most celebrated female icons in the history of video games, and is generally beloved by gamers. Of course, the inclusion of Punk is important for the game's publicity, but even so, giving him an 85/100 rating seems a bit generous, especially since it is likely higher than some other fighters on the roster that have actually had UFC fights.įurthermore, Punk's joke about Samus Aran may serve to irk some gamers, as it doesn't make much sense. While Punk's response will be amusing to some, it shouldn't discredit what is a legitimate complaint from fans, as it is puzzling how EA Sports can determine an overall rating for a fighter that has never actually been in a professionally-sanctioned fight. CM Punk has fired right back, as can be seen in the tweet below.
First, cover athlete Ronda Rousey had her undefeated streak broken by Holly Holm, and now one of the most high profile stars on the roster, CM Punk, is causing a stir by insulting those upset with his overall rating in the game.įans are upset because CM Punk, a former professional wrestler best known for his WWE tenure, hasn't even debuted in the UFC, but EA Sports has given him an 85 overall rating in EA Sports UFC 2. These fans have not been quiet about their disappointment, and have voiced it to Punk on Twitter. Pro wrestler turned mixed-martial artist CM Punk responds to fans on Twitter that are angry about his high overall rating in the upcoming EA Sports UFC 2.ĮA Sports UFC 2 has enjoyed a surprising amount of controversy since its announcement.