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Rumor: UFC to ban fighters that sign on for EA's MMA

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Joystiq writes: "There's been a pretty crazy rumor floating around. originating from the mixedmartialarts.com forums. The rumor states that UFC will blacklist any fighter that chooses to be a part of EA's upcoming game, MMA. That means should any fighter sign up to be represented in EA's game, they won't ever be endorsed by the UFC or asked to join. Crazy, right?"
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Published: 131 days 16 hours ago | Rumors | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Industry News
 
 

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360degrees - 131 days 16 hours ago
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1 - In my opinion UFC 2009 Undisputed is phenomenal
Everything from the Incredibly deep fighting system(grappling, slams, submissions, clenches, strikes, kicks, etc..) and the great graphics to match the gameplay. Even the little details such as the announcers and hit detection was spot on. I can't wait to see what EA's game MMA can bring to the table, but as it stands now Undisputed reigns as champ in my eyes
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IdleLeeSiuLung - 131 days 14 hours ago
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I must be dense for this types of games, but to me the whole game moved really slow and I couldn't bear to like the game.

Perhaps it is just not my game genre.... my cousin though plays this game every day! I just can't see why it is good. Before people hit the disagree button, this is my personal opinion and experience.
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inbetweener - 131 days 15 hours ago
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2 - Not surprising at all
Dana White is an immature control freak. Remember when he cut Jon Fitch because he wouldn't sign away his likeness for the UFC to use in perpetuity for no money?
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Poopface the 2nd - 131 days 15 hours ago
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3 - good
they are already in the UFC game. From what I hear its a good game. We dont need EA having everything for their games when the have the NFL license. I loved NFL 2k games.

Give then a taste of their own medicine.
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ArcticWolfUK - 131 days 15 hours ago
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who cares if ea have every sport game
2 games are better than one, right? you just buy the better version, who cares about the developer tbh
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Greywulf - 131 days 14 hours ago
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because tehre is no reason to up the quality for the game. They can .. nevermind.. google "healthy business competition"
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Robondacob - 131 days 12 hours ago
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Note for the squeamish. Don't google image that.
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RustInPeace - 131 days 15 hours ago
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For an actual career move, that's pretty dumb. Why blacklist someone just because they are in a VIDEO GAME?! Competition in the real world rings is one thing, but in the gaming ring, how can you hold it against someone who wants a little exposure? I just hope that these kinds of stories don't turn into the Madden fiasco (lawsuits over this and that.)
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gnothe1 - 131 days 15 hours ago
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hey come on now, lets not make the UFC outta the bad guy here. look how EA BOUGHT the rights to use the NFL players just because 2K was hot on their A55. its about time somebody pull punches(no pun intended lol) on EA instead of just letting EA steamroll their way into something. just like 2K had to use generic no names then so should they(EA) give them a taste of their own medicine!!
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Rifle-Man - 131 days 15 hours ago
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That's bullshit. Last time I checked, the UFC doesn't own these guys.
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tetsuhana - 131 days 14 hours ago
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It's not about UFC fighters (who by the way Dana White practically does own) Fighters in other orgs like Strikeforce, MFC, Dream etc are probably whats being talked about. The UFC is the only place I know of where ALL fighters are exclusive to that organization. These are the same guys that bought Pride Fighting and did nothing with it just so no one else could buy it and be a competitor.
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ArcticWolfUK - 131 days 15 hours ago
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its like PES banning every fifa fan lol

if they doit i aint buying there game ever again, dont care how crap or good EA's mma is
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EnViAbLe27 - 131 days 15 hours ago
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Who cares floor wrestling sux! Play a real sport FNR 4
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silverchode - 131 days 13 hours ago
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lol
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evrfighter - 131 days 12 hours ago
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where have u been living for the past decade.

boxings been dead to me for awhile. when the smaller south american fighters are the only fights worth watching. You know it's over.

Sucks for you guys actually, you never got to enjoy watching some of the heavyweight greats fight live... seriously I feel bad for the younger crowd.
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Sarcasm - 131 days 10 hours ago
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Why the hate? Although some people prefer watching two guys punch each other, not on the floor in questionable positions.
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EnViAbLe27 - 131 days 9 hours ago
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8.4 - @evrfighter
Hey man if you like boring floor dry humping thats ok, but dont call boxing dead because its not, and you would know that if you still watch it. Let the sales speak for themselves. ;)
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KilZoneGeneralStrife - 131 days 14 hours ago
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9 - UFC Rocks. . .but,
I dont like the stick movements to counter. .they couldve thought of a different way... ,also. . .I thought the graphics would be better. . ,its good,but significantly bad compared to their 1st trailer. .which many people,even me touted as in game. .clearly now,it wasnt.in any case,EA is making an MMA game?news to me
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punisher99 - 131 days 13 hours ago
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Ea isn't gonna do nothing but put out a garbage product anyway just to make the quick buck. They probably gonna make you use the damn analog sticks to do all the moves.
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darkmurder - 131 days 10 hours ago
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Ea's sports games are getting extremely better each year. Fifa, NHL and Tiger Woods are the leaders in their field and their working asap on fixing up NBA
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Soda Popinsky - 131 days 11 hours ago
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What if all of them sign on for EA's game? No UFC 100 lol!
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dawgsfan117 - 131 days 10 hours ago
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12 - Why the @$#% is this news.
UFC is lame. Alot of guys gettin all hot and botherd on eachother while a bunch of drunk hicks yell around an octogon isnt that fun to watch. I mean there have been a couple cool knockouts but many fights have prolonged segments of two men laying on the ground tangeld up with eachother throwing week punchesat obscure body parts. Just my opinion but it all seems kinda gay. Wait no that was mean to the gay community. Its just rdiculouse that the get payed to do this.
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KilZoneGeneralStrife - 131 days 10 hours ago
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13 - . . .lol,
The thing about the UFC game though,when their on the floor,it doesnt look as violent and aggresive as the real thing,so their movements tend to look a bit g@y sometimes.Its kinda gross lol.The game has them moving as graceful as ballerinas on the ground.
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