{"id":116750,"date":"2020-08-14T21:15:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T21:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=141393"},"modified":"2020-08-14T21:15:06","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T21:15:06","slug":"ea-sports-ufc-4-kicks-off-with-a-bang-plus-virtual-fight-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/08\/14\/ea-sports-ufc-4-kicks-off-with-a-bang-plus-virtual-fight-card\/","title":{"rendered":"EA Sports UFC 4 Kicks off with a Bang Plus Virtual Fight Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_XB1_Titled_Hero_Art_1920x1080.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-no-sidebar\">\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/ufc-4-standard-edition\/9njhj6lwb5nw\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/ufc-4-standard-edition\/9njhj6lwb5nw\">EA Sports UFC 4<\/a><\/em><\/strong> arrives August 15 worldwide and to mark its release, EA Sports is inviting fight fans to watch some big names step into the virtual octagon. Just like the <em>UFC 4<\/em> roster is full of big names and fighters, the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Xbox\/status\/1294363164419784704\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Xbox\/status\/1294363164419784704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EA Sports UFC Virtual Fight Card Live<\/a> packs a serious punch when it comes to star power.<\/p>\n<p>First up, we have Instagram\u2019s Behzinga against former NFLer and sports personality Spice Adams. Next, a pair of matches for the wrestling fans \u2014 the Bella Twins will face off against one another and Kenny Omega will be taking on Twitch streamer Lirik. After that, UFC legend Max Holloway will take on comedian Hannibal Buress in a fight that promises lots of punches and punchlines. Then UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal will take on rapper Action Bronson in a bid for NYC vs Miami bragging rights. And last but not least, a Hollywood heavyweight in Idris Elba takes on a real heavyweight from the boxing world, Tyson Fury, in a battle of Brits you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=940&amp;resize=1920%2C1080\" alt=\"EA Sports UFC 4\" class=\"wp-image-141396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=569 569w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=940&amp;resize=1920%2C1080 940w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=1776 1776w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=592 592w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/UFC4_VirtualFightCard_6Matchups_16x9.jpg?w=518 518w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition to all of these great virtual fights, there will be exclusive information about <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/ufc-4-standard-edition\/9njhj6lwb5nw\"><strong>EA Sports UFC 4<\/strong><\/a><\/em>, newly released footage and videos, and appearances by other surprise celebrities \u2014 plus viewers at home will have a chance to win swag and prizes by watching and interacting on social media.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/realsport101.com\/news\/ufc-4-virtual-fight-card-announced-action-bronson-jorge-masvidal-tyson-fury-idris-elba-how-to-watch-twitch-youtube-more\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/realsport101.com\/news\/ufc-4-virtual-fight-card-announced-action-bronson-jorge-masvidal-tyson-fury-idris-elba-how-to-watch-twitch-youtube-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EA Sports UFC Virtual Fight Card Live<\/a>, and it all goes down starting Friday, August 14 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2, the UFC Twitch channel, and on the UFC YouTube page. We\u2019ll see you at the Octagon!<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1597368075036\" class>\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9njhj6lwb5nw\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9njhj6lwb5nw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.26234.13680847821631424.05d57ad8-fa62-4dc9-8c6b-75fc5b9227b7.9d226d4c-bd2b-4a93-abc6-bbc814d2e901?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"UFC\u00ae 4 Standard Edition\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.26234.13680847821631424.05d57ad8-fa62-4dc9-8c6b-75fc5b9227b7.9d226d4c-bd2b-4a93-abc6-bbc814d2e901?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"UFC\u00ae 4 Standard Edition\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><\/noscript> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-live\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xbllogo_black.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xbllogo_black.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/noscript> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>UFC\u00ae 4 Standard Edition<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Electronic Arts<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">216<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> Shape Your Legend in EA SPORTS\u2122 UFC\u00ae 4 Pre-Order EA SPORTS UFC 4 today and receive: \u2013 Tyson Fury \u2013 Anthony Joshua \u2013 Backyard Customization Pack \u2013 Jean Print Shorts \u2013 Backyard Camo Shirt \u2013 Backyard MMA Gloves \u2013 Skull Cap \u2013 Gold Chain \u2013 Kumite Customization Pack \u2013 Kumite Gladiator Shorts \u2013 Kumite Cobra Shirt \u2013 Rope Gloves \u2013 Cobra Mask \u2013 Kumite Necklace In EA SPORTS UFC 4 the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your achievements, and your personality. Develop and customize your character through a unified progression system across all modes. Go from unknown amateur to UFC superstar in the new Career Mode, experience the origins of combat sports in two all-new environments; The Kumite and The Backyard, or challenge the world in new Blitz Battles or Online World Championships to become the undisputed champ. In gameplay, fluid clinch-to-strike combinations offer more responsive and authentic stand-up gameplay, while overhauled takedown and ground mechanics deliver more control in those key phases of the fight. No matter how, or where, you play EA SPORTS UFC 4 puts \u2018you\u2019 at the center of every fight. CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. 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