With the release of the “EA UFC 5” video game rapidly approaching, fans are wondering who the best characters in each weight class will be.
MMA Junkie will have the answer to some of those unknowns, as ratings are starting to be unveiled ahead of the Oct. 27 launch (with access on Oct. 24 with purchase of the Deluxe Edition) for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
The countdown continues with the lightweight division, which is arguably the deepest in the sport
Check below for a countdown of the top five rated 155-pound fighters from “EA UFC 5,” who have their striking, grappling and health come together under a five-star system to create an overall rating out of five.
5. Dustin Poirier
Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4
Health: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
4. Justin Gaethje
Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4
Health: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
3. Charles Oliveira
Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4.5
Health: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
2. Islam Makhachev
Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 5
Health: 4.5
Overall: 5
1. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Striking: 4
Grappling: 5
Health: 4.5
Overall: 5
The best lightweights of 'EA UFC 5'
Other divisional ratings
- ‘EA UFC 5’ rating release for best welterweights: Leon Edwards only bested by prime ‘GSP’
- ‘EA UFC 5’ rating release for best light heavyweights: Jon Jones still reigns supreme
- ‘EA UFC 5’ rating release for best women’s bantamweight: Retired Amanda Nunes still on top
- ‘EA UFC 5’ rating release for best bantamweights: Sean O’Malley’s skills surge after title win
- ‘EA UFC 5’ rating release for best featherweights: Does anyone come close to Alexander Volkanovski?
