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’
