THQ Making Next-Gen UFC Title

THQ announced today the company's first game based upon the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization. Titled UFC 2009 Undisputed, the game will feature a lineup of over 80 mixed martial arts fighters across five weight classes. Players will be able to take down their opponents in a variety of styles like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay thai, and kickboxing both in a Career Mode and online

"As the leading fighting videogame publisher, we feel the rising popularity of the UFC brand and its incredible mixed martial arts experience make UFC 2009 Undisputed the perfect addition to our expanding portfolio," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. "UFC 2009 Undisputed is certain to be the most realistic fighting game to date, including advanced collision detection and AI systems that incorporate individual fighter styles."

"UFC offers the fighting videogame genre a fresh and innovative look inside today's most exciting live sporting event in the world," said Dana White, president ofr the UFC. "UFC 2009 Undisputed represents a significant opportunity for us to expand our growing, global audience and allow fans to step into the virtual Octagon to compete against the world's most prominent mixed martial arts fighters."

UFC 2009 Undisputed will release on Xbox 360 and PS3 in Spring 2009.