2009 - EA Sports announced today at a press event in Chicago that their upcoming EA Sports MMA game has partnered with Strikeforce
to be the premiere league in the game which is scheduled to launch
sometime in 2010. MMA fans can also expect many more leagues to be
announced at a later date. We can only assume that this means you'll be
able to sign with different leagues throughout your career.

EA Sports also announced that Brett Rogers (scheduled to fight Fedor
Emelianenko this weekend in Chicago), Jake Shields (who's in a
middleweight title fight this weekend) and Mayhem Miller are joining
the roster of fighters. Big John McCarthy, the official referee for
Strikeforce fights, will also be a part of the action in EA Sports MMA.
Also adding to the authenticity will be the real Strikeforce commentary
team of Frank Shamrock and Mauro Ranallo along with Jimmy Lennon Jr.
who will add his famous tagline "It's Showtime" in the ring.


Be sure to check IGN on Monday, November 9 for our exclusive first look preview for EA Sports MMA.