UFC Fighters React To The Big Release Of EA UFC 3, With Mixed Results

Ever since video game publisher THQ closed its doors, Electronic Arts has been pumping out UFC sponsored fighting games for fans. This time around, the publishing titan released EA Sports UFC 3 on Friday, Feb. 2, for Xbox One and PS4. The newly released video game is now receiving a mixed collection of comments from UFC competitors.

The third installation in the series, EA Sports UFC 3 is dedicated to the tough and talented roster of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Developed by EA’s inner team over at EA Canada, the video game is now receiving mixed results from many competitors on the roster for the world’s most famous mixed martial arts promotion.

Check out what many fighters had to say in the social media posts below:

It’s sooo cool to be in a video game for #easports this is awesome..but why is my head so big? I think i resemble jake Ellenberger more than myself?! What do you think? @ufc #videogames #fathead #mma

A post shared by Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson (@wonderboymma) on Jan 17, 2018 at 3:18pm PST

Another Check off the bucket list!! Italy✅Japan✅ HotGirlfriend ✅ UFC win @TDgarden ✅Officially character in the new @EASPORTSUFC video game✅ #EAUFC3Ratings‬ #BostonStrong

A post shared by CharlesRosa (@charlesrosamma) on Jan 18, 2018 at 3:33pm PST

When you’re a wrestler but your striking is ranked higher than your grappling . UFC 3 coming soon @easportsufc ????

A post shared by Derek Brunson (@derekbrunson) on Jan 18, 2018 at 2:16pm PST

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A post shared by Edson Barboza Jr (@edsonbarbozajr) on Jan 19, 2018 at 10:09am PST

I hear if you pick #Tyquil in the new @ufc 3 game, you spend almost a year finding different ways to duck fights and make a joke of the division. @easportsufc… Its in the game! @TWooodley

A post shared by colbycovington (@colbycovmma) on Jan 11, 2018 at 1:59pm PST

.very sad to see than I'm not in the new @ufc game @easportsufc , thought than I had done what needed to be done to be in the game ☹ .. 8 fights in the UFC record 6-2 some KOs and POTN I don't understand

A post shared by Nordine taleb (@tnt__mma) on Jan 17, 2018 at 3:44pm PST

I wonder if the game makers get annoyed every time i change my hair colour ??‍♀️? #EAUFC3 #rowdybec

A post shared by Bec Rawlings (@rowdybec) on Jan 21, 2018 at 4:02pm PST

Catch me in the new @easportsufc game so you can beat these Welterweights too ? . . . . #EAUFC3 #easports #teamedwards #ufc #ufclondon #ufceurope #mma

A post shared by Leon "rocky" Edwards (@leon_edwardsmma) on Jan 17, 2018 at 2:28pm PST

I made the roster for UFC 3! I know I said this before but it really is a dream come true. #ufc3 #easports

A post shared by Frankie Saenz (@panchsaenz) on Jan 19, 2018 at 6:26am PST

Always fun to see my new character in the UFC game. I think @easportsufc did a pretty good job, what do you think? #mma #ufc #stefanstruve #skyscraper #ufc222 #easportsufc #easportsufc3 #xbox #playstation4 #xboxone #playstation #videogames #videogamecharacter

A post shared by Stefan Struve (@stefan_struve) on Jan 19, 2018 at 10:23am PST

UFC 3 Video Game @easportsufc #EAUFCRATINGS #TeamTiny ?

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on Jan 20, 2018 at 5:58am PST

1 of my goals was to be on a video game ? #ufc3

A post shared by Derrick Lewis (@thebeastufc) on Jan 20, 2018 at 6:42am PST

I’m in a video game yaaaall! They got my fresh fade and errything! #EAUFC3

A post shared by Angela "Overkill" Hill (@angieoverkill) on Jan 20, 2018 at 10:03am PST

I guess not crossed eyed is an improvement… but where are my curves and pink highlights? #deeparmpits #easportsufc #alphacatzingano #teamalphacat #acz #catzingano

A post shared by Cat Zingano (@alphacatzingano) on Jan 20, 2018 at 2:35pm PST

Needs more chest hair imo #manshit

A post shared by Matthew Brown (@iamtheimmortal) on Feb 2, 2018 at 11:50am PST

Well at least u guys changed my ratings ??????? Ufc 3

A post shared by The Super Samoan (@markhuntfighter) on Jan 20, 2018 at 3:18pm PST

Looks like I'm in the new UFC video game again. Always humbling to think about how far I've come and what I've been able to accomplish in my life. I thank God everyday for his blessings.

A post shared by Joe Soto (@joesoto135) on Jan 24, 2018 at 7:45am PST

I'm still in the game! And someone over at EA sports thinks my boobs are as big as @mieshatate ????

A post shared by Leslie (@lesliesmithmma) on Jan 21, 2018 at 10:30am PST

I won't lie. I'd do me. #ufc3 #ufcfighter #iddomesohard #videogames #ufc #qckid

A post shared by Olivier Aubin-Mercier (@oliaubin) on Jan 18, 2018 at 7:40am PST

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