EA Sports has announced that Alex Pereira and Max Holloway will be featured on the cover of the upcoming UFC 6 video game. The post redirects to additional content on other platforms for those experiencing loading issues. This marks a significant honor for both fighters, recognizing their star power and achievements in the UFC. Pereira is the current light heavyweight champion, while Holloway recently won the BMF title. The game's release date has not been specified in this announcement.
EA Sports has confirmed that Alex Pereira and Max Holloway will grace the cover of UFC 6, the next installment in the publisher's long-running mixed martial arts video game series. No release date was attached to the announcement.
Pereira, known as "Poatan," brings undeniable star power to the cover as the reigning light heavyweight champion. The Brazilian stands six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach and carries a professional record of 13-4-0. At 38 years old, he trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness and fights out of an orthodox stance. His striking accuracy of 62 percent is among the most impressive figures in the division, and he lands 5.16 significant strikes per minute.
Holloway, nicknamed "Blessed," represents the lightweight division on the cover and brings his own marquee credentials to the pairing. The 34-year-old from the United States holds a 27-9-0 record and is currently ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth pound-for-pound. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach, the Gracie Technics product is one of the sport's most prolific volume strikers, landing 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. Holloway recently claimed the BMF title, adding another accolade to an already decorated career.
Why it matters
- Pereira's champion status and Holloway's BMF title make both fighters natural fits as marquee representatives of the UFC brand.
- The pairing spans two divisions, giving the game broad appeal across the promotion's fan base.
- Cover selection typically reflects a fighter's commercial and competitive standing, signaling the continued rise of both athletes as crossover stars.
