When we get to your age, this shouldn’t be too much of an issue. In that way, it’s almost better to create a last name so Bruce will have to refer to you by your wicked cool nickname. If you go with a last name from the list, that’s how the UFC’s world-class announcer will refer to you for your entire career, even leaving your nickname out of his pre and post fight routines. This one is completely up to you.Ĭhoosing your last name and nickname is somewhat more important. Given that Buffer can pronounce Frank Mir’s name, we didn’t think it was too much of a long shot thinking he would recognize this. We even tried to create a fighter with the first name Frank. Go ahead and choose any first name you want, because Bruce Buffer won’t say it. Most things in this category won’t impact your fighter too much, but there is one option that will alter your career in a major way. Here are some things you need to know before trying to become The Ultimate Fighter. While details such as hairstyle are insignificant (but beard power is a real thing), the discipline you choose and weight class of your fighter are major game changers. Still, there are certain mechanics at work behind the scenes, and if you understand them, you’re more likely to end up creating a new and improved version of Jon Jones, rather than a backyard brawler like Kimbo Slice. Maybe that’s because there isn’t one formula that stands out from the rest.
Hopefully, these UFC 4 tips and tricks will help you along the path to achieving the ultimate goal of becoming the greatest of all-time in Career Mode.While the hottest topics in EA Sports UFC might be How to Submit Your Opponent or how you can play as Bruce Lee and RoyceGracie, we’ve yet to find comprehensive guides to Create a Fighter. While you can start afresh, these fighters from across each division make for a great UFC 4 Career Mode experience. Who are the best fighters to pick for UFC 4 Career Mode? This will aid you in your quest to become the undisputed greatest fighter of all-time, and undoubtedly raise your levels of enjoyment when playing UFC 4 Career Mode. The more finishes you earn, the more promotional records you’re likely to break (KO, Submission, or Performance of the Night records, for example). Rendering an opponent unconscious via strikes or submission is an easy way to gain fans and catapult up the rankings, but doing so – depending on which difficulty level you play – is a challenge in its own right. Moves such as the lead overhand punch or teep kick will help give your contender the additional push needed to claim UFC gold. Learning new moves can be achieved by inviting another fighter to train, but it does cost money on top of energy points. We recommend focusing your first few evolution points on your health chin, recovery, and cardio are three things that each MMA athlete must focus on in real-life, and you should too.
These points can be dished out in the ‘fighter evolution’ tab, which gives you the option to increase offensive and defensive stats, as well as earn perks.
You can upgrade your attributes by earning evolution points. Always learn and upgr adeĮvolving as a fighter in Career Mode is not only fun, but it’s also necessary champions aren’t forged by honing their day-one skill sets.ĭue to this, learning new moves and upgrading your character’s attributes become more important than first anticipated. Selling the fight to the fans will gain you more money, fans, and help you to break promotional records.
The promotions section is the place to be if you wish to elevate the hype around a fight. Within Career Mode are various ways that you can spend your time, cash, and energy, with the most essential (bar training) being listed under the ‘Hype’ section.Īfter clicking the ‘Hype’ box, three subsections will appear: Promotions, Sponsorships, Connections. Your stamina will likely yield midway through the third round, and you’ll find yourself struggling to finish the bout. Reaching, but most importantly staying, at peak fitness is critical when prepping to trade fists inside the cage.Įntering a fight – especially a five rounder – with anything below peak fitness isn’t an ideal scenario. Training is essential to claiming success within the octagon, and this remains prominent in UFC 4’s Career Mode.įitness has four sectors – low, moderate, peak, and overtrained.