UFC Undisputed 2010: In-Depth Preview

The UFC has done an excellent job marketing UFC Undisputed 2010. You see it advertised at all the most recent fights and Forrest Griffin made a special appearance on the most recent episode of TUF 11 and played it for a few hours with the guys. Even if you weren’t interested in the game but follow the sport, you’re probably at least slightly intrigued by now. So before you go trying to sink that rear naked choke or pass the guard to full mount, make sure you know the whole deal first in our in-depth UFC Undisputed 2010 preview.

The primary focus for the game is the combat improvements it has from the 2009 version of the game. Now, the player can have their character sway to avoid strikes, maneuver around positions against the cage and the new complexity of the jiu jitsu submission techniques. Developer Rob Pearsall says he enjoys the characters with big slams the most. But certain moves will only be available to certain – more advanced – fighters. Like the crucifix position (trapping one of your opponent’s arms with your legs and the other arm with one of your arms so you have a defense-free shot at their head) is only available to fighters like Matt Hughes or Cain Velasquez. Even the celebratory moves, like Anderson Silva’s stance or Brandon Vera’s weird pigeon-headed double salute thing will be included in the game.

Back in March, the UFC held a little release party for the game and Heavy.com was there. Mike Goldberg hosted the event, Brock Lesnar, Dana White and Stephan Bonner talked about the game. Check out the exclusive UFC 2010 Undisputed release party video.

If you buy the game, you’re obviously going to want to play online and prove your domination (or face the embarrassment of how much you suck). But in order to do so, users are going to need an activation code which only comes with new games. If you buy it used (or steal it from your buddy), you’re going to have to purchase a news code for 5 bucks.

In addition to that, UFC Undisputed 2010 will also include multiple changes and tons of improvements from the 2009 version, such as:

Improvements:

• Improved controls
• Redesign of clinch and ground grappling
• Improved career mode
• Fighter Personalities
• Online Gameplay (participate in ranking and champion tracking systems)
  and more!

Changes to gameplay:

• Usage of cage walls
• TKO (cut and injury) finishes
• New fighting styles: Karate, Greco-Roman wrestling and Sambo.
• Added MMA brands for clothing and introduction of post-fight attire.
• New arenas including GM Place, Centre Bell and The O2
• Tournament Mode
• Title and Title Defense Modes
  and more!

But the big pull for the game is the arsenal of UFC fighters that appear in the game.

Check out page two for the complete UFC Undisputed 2010 roster and release date.

Complete UFC Undisputed 2010 fighter roster:

View individual Georges St Pierre Trailer and Chuck Liddell Trailer or full UFC 2010 Undisputed Roster Video.

Here is the complete UFC Undisputed 2010 fighter roster:

HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION
Mustapha Al-Turk
Andrei Arlovski
Pat Barry
Shane Carwin
Mirko Cro Cop
Junior Dos Santos
Todd Duffee
Gabriel Gonzaga
Antoni Hardonk
Heath Herring
Marcus Jones
Cheick Kongo
Brock Lesnar
Justin McCully
James McSweeney
Frank Mir
Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Eddie Sanchez
Brendan Schaub
Dan Severn
Kimbo Slice
Stefan Struve
Cain Velasquez
Fabricio Werdum

HEAVYWEIGHT & LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISIONS
Mark Coleman
Brandon Vera

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION
Ryan Bader
Stephan Bonnar
Jason Brilz
Luiz Cane
Steve Cantwell
Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin
Matt Hamill
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
Keith Jardine
Jon Jones
Chuck Liddell
Lyoto Machida
Tito Ortiz
Mauricio Rua
Thiago Silva
Krzysztof Soszynski

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT & MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISIONS
Vitor Belfort (N)
Michael Bisping
Rich Franklin
Wilson Gouveia
Dan Henderson
Anderson Silva

MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION
Yoshihiro Akiyama
Ricardo Almeida
Alan Belcher
Patrick Cote
Kendall Grove
Dennis Kang
Chris Leben
Demian Maia
Nate Marquardt
Drew McFedries
Dan Miller
Yushin Okami
Nate Quarry
Chael Sonnen

MIDDLEWEIGHT & WELTERWEIGHT DIVISIONS
Martin Kampmann
Mike Swick

WELTERWEIGHT DIVISION
Thiago Alves
Carlos Condit
Marcus Davis
Jon Fitch
Royce Gracie
Dan Hardy
Dustin Hazelett
Matt Hughes
Anthony Johnson
Dong Hyun Kim
Josh Koscheck
Chris Lytle
Karo Parisyan
Amir Sadollah
Georges St-Pierre
Paulo Thiago
Frank Trigg
James Wilks

WELTERWEIGHT & LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISIONS
BJ Penn
Diego Sanchez
Matt Serra
Sean Sherk

LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION
Nate Diaz
Frankie Edgar
Efrain Escudero
Terry Etim
Spencer Fisher
Kenny Florian
Hermes Franca
Tyson Griffin
Clay Guida
Joe Lauzon
Gray Maynard
Cole Miller
Ross Pearson
Kurt Pellegrino
Jens Pulver
Dennis Siver
Joe Stevenson
Caol Uno

UFC Undisputed 2010 release date:

US – May 25, 2010
EU – May 28, 2010
AUS – May 27, 2010

Don’t forget to check out Official UFC Undisputed Website.