UFC 2009 Undisputed

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developer = Yuke's Osaka
publisher = THQ
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released = vgrelease|NA=Spring vgy|2009
genre = Sports
modes = Single-player, multiplayer, online multiplayer
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platforms = PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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"UFC 2009 Undisputed" is a mixed martial arts video game featuring Ultimate Fighting Championship properties and fighters currently in development by Yuke's Osaka and to be published by THQ. The game is slated to be released in Spring 2009 for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.cite web|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/883/883337p1.html|title=UFC 2009 Undisputed First Look|first=Bill|last=Barnwell|work=IGN|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-06-23] It is the first game to be released under THQ's 2007 agreement with the UFC, and it is to be the first UFC game released since "" in 2004.

In a contrast to Yukes' pro-wrestling games, the new UFC game is described as a realistic mixed martial arts simulator by its developers. Over 100 UFC personalities will be featured, with over 80 of them being fighters from all five weight classes. The other characters will be prominent non-fighters such as broadcasters Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, fight announcer Bruce Buffer, NSAC referee Mario Yamasaki, ring girl Arianny Celeste, cutman "Stitch" Duran and cornerman Juanito Ibarra. Models are highly-detailed with over 30,000 polygons used for fighter models. The variety of fighting styles used include boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and judo. [cite web|url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/21/5-oz-feature-ufc-2009-undisputed-first-look/|title=5 Oz. Feature: UFC 2009 Undisputed First Look|first=Sam|last=Caplan|work=Five Ounces of Pain|date=2008-06-21|accessdate=2008-06-23]

Yuke's will be using a brand new game engine and a new development team for the game, separate from its pro-wrestling game development team. Online gaming will be included. [cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3168326|title=UFC 2009 Undisputed (PS3)|work=1up.com|first=Michael|last=Donahoe|date=2008-06-19|accessdate=2008-06-23]

Gamestop currently slated a release date of May 22, 2009. [http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=71805]

Roster

Heavyweight
*Randy Couture [http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=ki-mmamailbag091608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns]

Light Heavyweight
*Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
*Forrest Griffin
*Chuck Liddell
*Wanderlei Silvacite journal | last = Donahoe | first = Michael | title = UFC 2009: Eight sides of pain | journal = Electronic Gaming Monthly | volume = | issue = 231 | pages = 18-21 | date = August 2008 | year = 2008]

Middleweight
*Anderson Silva
*Michael Bisping
*Amir Sadollahcite web|url=http://www.thq-games.com/uk/features/show/4137|title=GC08 - UFC 2009 UNDISPUTED - DEVELOPER INTERVIEW]

Welterweight
*Matt Hughes

Lightweight
*B.J. Penn
*Roger Huerta

References

External links

* [http://www.ufc09.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/35344.html?type=mov June 2008 trailer] at GameTrailers
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=ki-mmamailbag091608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns/ Mailbag] at Yahoo! Sports
* [http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/876973/ultimate-fighting-championship-2009/videos/ufclivewire_072308.html Live Demo] at IGN