UFC Undisputed 3
The Spider to Crawl to the Cover:
Reigning Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva Selected
as Cover Athlete for MMA Game UFC Undisputed 3
THQ Inc.and Zuffa, LLC announced that UFC middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva has been named the cover athlete for UFC Undisputed 3, the forthcoming installment in the critically acclaimed mixed martial arts videogame franchise from the Ultimate
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Fighting Championship. The Brazilian-sensation Silva, who most recently defeated top contender Yushin Okami at UFC Rio in August to retain his middleweight championship, currently holds both the longest winning streak and longest title defense streak in UFC history.
As part of a franchise-first opportunity, fans were invited to vote online for one of five current UFC champions to select this year's cover athlete. UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez were listed along with the Middleweight Champ, and after more than 110,000 votes cast by fans from around the world, Silva ended up on top with the largest percentage of votes.
Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President of Core Games, THQ is very satisfied with the results of the voting, stating that "Anderson Silva possesses a tremendous work ethic and incredible prowess inside the Octagon, making him an excellent choice to serve as our cover athlete for the game," and that "enabling fans worldwide to select the UFC Undisputed 3 cover athlete has been an incredibly rewarding experience".
UFC President Dana White informed the Spider himself in an announcement during Saturday's UFC Fan Expo in Houston, to which Silva replied "I'm so happy! Thank you, Dana. Thanks, [to the fans]. It's very important for me."
White is equally enthusiastic about the selection and about UFC Undisputed 3, saying "This game has a ton of new features, including the PRIDE mode, and we can't wait for fans to get a chance to play it."
UFC Undisputed 3 will take players inside the virtual Octagon with focus on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and significantly increased accessibility, including the debut of PRIDE Mode, two new weight classes and an impressive playable roster of more than 150 UFC fighters.
The all-new PRIDE Mode will enable players to fight for the first time in the renowned Japanese MMA organization and include official commentators Bas Rutten and Stephen Quadros, authentic environments and notorious MMA rules, including the ability to execute soccer-style kicks, head stomps and ground knees to the head. Finishing an opponent will be more important than ever through devastating new moves, responsive striking controls, refined visual presentation and the introduction of a brand new, graphic-based submission system.
In addition, players will now enter the Octagon with a choice between traditional and simplified gameplay control options, enabling them, regardless of skill level, to experience the intensity of UFC and nuances of MMA combat while executing simple standing strikes or more complex ground and transition mechanics.
Players will also experience the excitement of a live UFC event through significant visual improvements, including the introduction of much-anticipated fighter entrances, new camera positions, improved facial animations and a gritty, high contrast appearance. They will enter into battle with an unparalleled choice of more than 150 playable UFC fighters, including talent from the newly added featherweight and bantamweight divisions. Rounding out the virtual UFC experience with a significantly revamped online experience, as well as a variety of new and returning gameplay modes, UFC Undisputed 3 lets players have their fights - their way - to deliver the most intense, competitive and engaging experience to date for the franchise.
UFC Undisputed 3 is currently in development for the Xbox 360 PlayStation3 entertainment systems, with a scheduled release date of January 2012.
Information on Mixed Martial Artist
Anderson "The Spider" Silva
Skill Breakdown-
(Charts are compiled based on results from all fights)
Total Fights: 32
Record: 29-4-0
Summary: Very Well Rounded - Phenomenal Striker
Fighter Info-
Nickname: The Spider
From: Curitiba Brazil
Fights Out Of: Curitiba Brazil
Age: 36
Height: 6' 2" ( 187 cm )
Weight: 185 lb ( 84 kg )
Training- Training twice a day from Monday to Saturday
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training Tae Kwon Do at the age of 14.
What ranks and titles have you held? UFC Middleweight Champion, MECA Champion, Cage Rage Champion, Victories in Pride, Shooto, and Minotauro Fight, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
Do you have any heroes? Spiderman
What is your favorite technique? I love to stand up and exchange, but I also really enjoy fighting on the ground too.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? My team and I are very excited to fight in the UFC. I'm training very hard to make my presence known in the U.S. and the rest of the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I'm currently working on my Physical Education degree.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was an office clerk, and I worked at McDonald's.
Some Interesting Facts:
• Arguably the greatest fighter in MMA history
• Undefeated in past 5 and a half years. Reigning UFC middleweight king has never lost inside of the Octagon (14-0).
• Longest reigning UFC champ
• Title defense against Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 is regarded by some, including UFC Prez Dana White and Yahoo! Sports' writer Kevin Iole, as the greatest MMA fight in history. Silva was trailing badly on all judges' scorecards and sent fans into mass hysteria with a fight-ending triangle choke with only 1 minute 50 seconds left in the five-rounder
• Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
• Native of Curitiba, Brazil - known for producing other stars such as Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Wanderlei Silva
• Speaks Portuguese and a tad bit of English, but prefers to conduct media interviews through a Portuguese translator
• Superb and speedy Muay Thai. Devastating and precise kicks, knees, elbows and punches have stopped 17 of his foes
Source: THQ, Additional Silva Info/Photos: UFC.com
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