'EA UFC 5' rating release for best welterweights: Leon Edwards only bested by prime 'GSP'
With the release of the “EA UFC 5” video game rapidly approaching, fans are wondering who the best characters in each weight class will be.
MMA Junkie will have the answer to some of those unknowns, as ratings are starting to be unveiled ahead of the Oct. 27 launch (with access on Oct. 24 with purchase of the Deluxe Edition) for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
The countdown continues with the welterweight division, which is one of the most storied weight classes in the history of the sport with a clear all-time best in Georges St-Pierre.
Check below for a countdown of the top five rated 170-pound fighters from “EA UFC 5,” who have their striking, grappling and health come together under a five-star system to create an overall rating out of five.