EA Sports has announced the release of UFC 6 video game with two versions available. The standard version features Alex Pereira on the cover, while the Ultimate version showcases Max Holloway. This represents the sixth major installment in EA's UFC video game franchise. Both fighters are prominent UFC champions. The announcement follows EA's pattern of featuring current top fighters on their game covers. No release date or gameplay details are provided in this brief announcement.
EA Sports has officially announced EA Sports UFC 6, the sixth major entry in its long-running mixed martial arts video game franchise, revealing two distinct cover versions headlined by a pair of the sport's biggest names.
Alex Pereira graces the cover of the standard edition, while Max Holloway appears on the Ultimate version. The announcement continues EA's tradition of selecting active, high-profile champions and contenders to front its UFC titles.
Pereira, known as "Poatan," is the reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion carrying a professional record of 13 wins and 4 losses. The 38-year-old Brazilian trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness and stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach. He lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 62 percent, making him one of the most efficient knockout artists in the division.
Holloway, nicknamed "Blessed," represents the lightweight division on the Ultimate edition cover. The 34-year-old American holds a record of 27 wins and 9 losses and is currently ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth in the pound-for-pound standings. Training out of Gracie Technics, Holloway stands five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach and is among the sport's most prolific strikers, landing 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Pereira's cover placement reinforces his status as the face of the light heavyweight division
- Holloway's inclusion on the Ultimate edition reflects his continued pound-for-pound relevance despite not currently holding a title
- The dual-cover format gives EA Sports two distinct marketing angles targeting different segments of the fanbase
- No release date or gameplay details have been announced alongside the reveal
