UFC 2009 Undisputed trailer shows advances in sweat rendering

It is VERY apparent that the blogger for this site doesn't know WTF he's talking about regarding the sport. Which is unsurprising, considering how "credible" of a reputation this site has in the first place.

But, back on the subject: Mixed Martial Arts is anything BUT a deathmatch. To put things in perspective, there has yet to be a single death involved in the sport. Especially when compared to boxing, which contains at least 3 deaths per year.

With that said, the fighters and athletes involved in this sport have evolved TREMENDOUSLY compared to the jits-only guys like Royce Gracie back when this was just labeled as "NHB". Get your 'ish straight people before making comments like this. If you need a review on it, pop in UFC 60 where Royce gets his ass handed to him by Hughes effortlessly in the first round.

Lastly...I'm still not convinced by this game. Robotic movements, Fight Night caliber animations and what appears to be not much else other than an upgrade from the Smackdown series from our friends at Yuke's. A few of the ground transitions look good, but in no way does this look like the fighters that I'm used to seeing in any manner.

If you want a more thorough education on MMA, pop in an old PRIDE Fc DVD, or watch Shooto, Pancrase, WEC, Icon Sport and a host of other organizations. Then maybe some of the people here, including the oh-so intellectual blogger would know what they're talking about before opening their mouths about the sport.

Uh-oh, Griffin. Something tells me you'd better watch it or you're gonna get a kamal-toe to the groin.

Wow Griffin must have really pissed you off if you actually bothered to post on a topic that didn't have anything to do with giving stuff away.

@kamal
wow. first, what griffin described is what UFC is (not necessarily the death match). Now yes, they use MMA in UFC, but if you wanna get technical, any true master of their main style (ala Royce Gracie) can dominate just about anyone, especially these "masters." what these guys do, especially nowadays, is hug, hold, or just plain beat the shit out of each other. there is no true display of martial involved. don't act like UFC is some ultra platform for showcasing martial arts because it is far from it.

as for the game, it looks like guys pummeling each other into a gooey pulp in a no holds barred death match. just like UFC. looks fun.

@biggen

Hug hold or beat the shit out of each? Have you ever seen a professional display of wrestling? It is hugging and holding. And beating the shit out of each other is essentially boxing and combinations of Muay Thai. I never once acted in a way you say. MMA is far from a display of these single martial arts, it is a display of the combination. A person who is a master of his main style can, depending on the person, beat others but Royce was in a time in which UFC was pretty much human cock fighting, where competitors would pretty much be allowed to do anything and there were many street brawlers etc. When he was pitted against a modern MMA fighter, ala Matt Hughes, he lost to him via TKO. and also Royce did test positive for steroids so he isn't respectable as a fighter.

Anywho, MMA isnt a showcase of A martial art, as it is a showcase of many combinations of martial arts.

no, you can't just say he tested positive for steroids and leave it at that. he tested positive in 2007, after losing in 2006 to matt hughes. royce gracie by 2006 was 40 dude. matt hughes was only 33. when it gets in that age range, there is CONSIDERABLE differences even being 3 years apart, much less 7. matt hughes is pretty awesome though. gracie in his prime tho, no contest.

How old was Randy Couture when he took Tim Sylvia apart, Biggen? 43? And when he TKO'd Gonzaga? 44? But Gracie gets a pass due to his age? Bull.
Royce Gracie got schooled by Hughes, just like he in his prime would have been taught a lesson by the top ranked UFC fighters of today. He was good for his time but the sport has progressed a hell of a long way since then. And the outcome of the Hughes match proves it.

I won't argue that age doesn't eventually become an issue, but if you think Royce in his prime would beat a guy like Matt Hughes (or, even better, a guy like Georges St. Pierre) then you're quite clearly ignorant to the subject. Masters of one martial art have been phased out because they simply can't compete, contrary to what you said.

oh, i guess you all got me there. since you agree with each other, i guess i'm wrong cause i'm outnumbered, eh?

No, its just fact, the game has advanced far further than royce's day. There is no longer 1 martial art vs another. It has simply become fact, MMA is a much stronger game and those who participate these days are far stronger, quicker, and skilled.

you're really gonna buy it? i mean, seriously? $60? really?

i can think of ALOT i could do with that $60, but that's me.

I never said it would buy it at launch, Biggen, and don't appreciate being attacked for liking something you may not. When it drops in price, I will pick it up. I think that meets the requirement in my "I will buy this game" statement.

wow, mr. sensitivity. you felt that was an attack? i was just asking if you were gonna pay $60 for it. given these games track records for sucking miserably, i was shocked that someone would pay $60. harden up that soft shell of yours CHASE the world is gonna be full of people that question you ;)

That should be "As I understand it"

omfg.

The Last Dragon would be AWESOME.

+1 for you.

build up your GLOW meter and perform secret techniques!

There are alot of variables, but you need to take a step back into reality..

Every sport out there (and their video came counterpart) has alot of variables that are NOT in the game.... When you check someone in Hockey it doesnt require you to indicate where your weight placement is... If your a good checker then its a hard check... same for this game..
If your crap on the ground, dont expect to manipulate your hips/weight...