EA SPORTS UFC 5 CONTENT UPDATE | JUNE 2025 (UFC 317)

Petr “No Mercy” Yan’s UFC 267 Alter Ego takes players into one of the most high-level striking battles in recent memory. Entering the co-main event with a 15-2 record, Yan faced off against #3-ranked Cory Sandhagen for the interim UFC bantamweight title. Over five rounds, Yan showcased his precision and pressure, edging out Sandhagen in a back-and-forth fight of the night to earn a unanimous decision and reclaim championship gold. This version of Yan represents him at his most technical and relentless, now available for UFC 5 players ready to take on this stacked division with calculated violence. 

Zabit Magomedsharipov’s Alter Ego marks the final chapter of one of the most “what if” careers in UFC history. At just 28 years old, the #5-ranked featherweight stepped into the Octagon against #11-ranked Calvin Kattar, putting on a dynamic three-round display of striking creativity and high-level grappling. Fighting out of Dagestan with a 17-1 record, Zabit secured a unanimous decision win in what would ultimately be his final UFC appearance. Players can now step into the Octagon as Zabit at his peak, an unorthodox force who left fans wanting more. 

Joining these two high-level strikers is another stand-up savant in Steven “Wonderboy” Thompson – who gets his first UFC 5 Alter Ego. Squaring off against reigning champion Tyron Woodley for the UFC welterweight title at Madison Square Garden, Thompson entered the bout riding a seven-fight win streak and known for his elusive karate style. Across five tense rounds, Thompson absorbed early power shots and battled back with sharp counters, nearly finishing Woodley in the fourth. Despite surviving a brutal guillotine attempt, Wonderboy pushed the pace in the final round to earn a majority draw in one of the most dramatic title fights in UFC history.

Rounding out the collection is Rafael Dos Anjos from UFC 185 in his lightweight title bout against Anthony “Showtime” Pettis. Entering as the underdog against flashy lightweightAnthony “Showtime” Pettis, Dos Anjos came in with a 23-7 record. From the opening bell, the Brazilian southpaw suffocated Pettis with forward movement, vicious body kicks, and seamless takedowns. Over five dominant rounds, Dos Anjos nullified Pettis’ offense and outclassed the champ in every area to earn a unanimous decision victory.

On the active roster side, Esteban “El Gringo” Ribovics makes his official debut in UFC 5, bringing his high-octane style and finishing instincts to the lightweight division. Coming from Argentina, the 28-year-old rising contender has quickly built a reputation as a dangerous all-around threat, racking up a 14-2 record with 7 knockouts and 5 submission victories. Ribovics turned heads at Riyadh Season Noche UFC, with an electric performance against Mexico’s Daniel Zellhuber – showcasing grit, power, and a relentless pace. Now, players can take control of “El Gringo” and bring his explosive arsenal into the Octagon.