For the hardcore mixed martial arts fanatic, I’ve come across an addictive new MMA simulator game called MMA Tycoon that is worth a look. I signed up a couple of weeks ago and am still trying to crack the “Top 10 Managers” rankings. A brief overview of what it’s all about:
More than just a “create a fighter and watch him go” type game. Every fighter or company within the game is managed by a real life user. When you sign your fighter to a promotion, you’re signing with a real user. When you buy a t-shirt from one of the clothing stores it was designed by another budding tycoon. The same goes for nutrition products or training at a gym - they’re all companies owned and run by other users within the game. All that makes MMA Tycoon an intense and rewarding gaming experience, as you move your way up the ladder as a business owner or fighter manager.
And of course, the fights are the most important part of the game! When you create your fighter you are able to pick his attributes and set detailed fight tactics to match his style. This is more than just picking from a pre-set selection of tactics and skill sets – you get 100% control, so that your fighter’s success and failure is down to your ability to formulate a Greg Jackson-esque gameplan!
Our highly complex fight engine takes the tactics from both fighters, along with their statistical attributes and calculates the fight using a detailed move-by-move fight system. After the fight you’ll get a full play by play commentary with statistics and the occasional tactical suggestion from our in fight commentary team, to help you adapt your gameplan for next time around.
Former A’s “Bash Brother” Jose Canseco stepped into the ring at a recent DREAMS show for his very first MMA fight. He stepped up against no easy task, taking on giant Hong Man Choi. I won’t spoil the outcome, just watch below.
Although not known for their mixed martial arts coverage or MMA news, AskMen.com has put together an worthy list of the ten “best” submissions in the sport. Most hardcore MMA fans will be familiar with all of these subs, however for some of the newer fans there are probably a couple here you haven’t seen before. What’s nice about their list is that they they have video clips (a mix of instructional and footage from MMA matches) of each submission on their list with moves ranging from the ultra popular Rear Naked Choke to the more obscure Omoplata.
Below, coming in at number six on their list, is the Arm Triangle:
Just in time for UFC 94, THQ has released a trailer for the UFC new video game featuring BJ Penn and Georges St. Pierre. UFC 2009 Undisputed has been one of the most anticipated video game releases in years, especially within the mixed martial arts community. It’s great see that the release is near and based on this trailer, it might just all have been worth the wait.
Also, the UFC 2009 Undisputed website is now live!
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - January 30, 2009 - THQ Inc. today announced the launch of its official Web site for UFC® 2009 Undisputed, the company’s highly anticipated videogame based on Ultimate Fighting Championship®. The site is now live at www.ufcundisputed.com.
The site will go live with in-game images of Welterweight Championship contenders Georges St-Pierre and BJ Penn, who are scheduled to meet in the Octagon™ this weekend for UFC 94, along with former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin featured on the main page. www.ufcundisputed.com will feature up-to-date game information and assets, including videos, screenshots and fighter renders. In addition, the site will include detailed information about specific game features, deliver content in step with UFC’s upcoming Pay-Per-View schedule and reveal individual fighter profiles leading up to the game’s launch in Spring 2009.
The site will also offer an extensive community experience. Branded as The Octagon™ and accessible via www.ufcundisputed.com, the community portal is slated to feature in-depth information about UFC 2009 Undisputed, including developer blogs and other exclusive content. In addition, readers may participate in discussion forums, as well as take advantage of contests and polls surrounding UFC’s Pay-Per-View schedule and UFC Fight Night™ programming on Spike TV.
It’s no news that Fedor Emilianko is the favorite to win the fight against Andre Alrovski tomorrow night at the Affliction M-1 event. However, this begs the question, how big of a favorite? If you look at the comments from the Fedor vs. Arlovski Trailer posted a couple of months ago you’ll see that most people have pretty strong opinions one way or another, all or nothing.
My question to you is not who will win, but what will be/or should be the odds breakout be for this fight? If you say 100% Fedor and 0% Arlovski, then you’ll only be displaying your lack of mixed martial arts knowledge. I’ll start it off with my vote of 75% for Fedor and 25% chance for the former UFC Champion Andre Arlovski. And what will be the final odds as determined by the fans by fight time? 58% Fedor, 42% Andre. Chime in and leave a comment. Thanks.
Leading up to Saturday’s Affliction M-1 Global event where Fedor Emelianenko will take on Andre Arlovski, here’s some footage of Fedor in his fight preparation. After 30 hours of traveling, the camera crew catches up with Fedor in a training session, then it’s off to a Russian bookstore in New York, followed by a trip to the market where Emeliamenko stocks up on some food. Nothing too exciting, but it does show you just how humble of a guy Fedor is.
It’s no news that Fedor Emilianko is the favorite to win the fight against Andre Alrovski tomorrow night at the Affliction M-1 event. However, this begs the question, how big of a favorite? If you look at the 
