Breaking: After Ronda Rousey, Valentina Shevchenko Joined by Alexander Volkanovski Becomes the First Female To Be on the Cover of UFC 5

Valentina Shevchenko, often regarded as “Bullet” and the former undisputed flyweight champion, is all set to grace the cover of EA Sports UFC 5, according to reports from trusted sources. She will be the first female division fighter to grace the cover of a UFC game since Ronda Rousey. She will share the cover alongside Alexander Volkanovski.

According to the initial reports from Insider Gaming, it was teased that Shevchenko would be featured on the cover alongside Alexander Volkanovski. The news was later confirmed and verified when the Women’s MMA Ranking Twitter handle shared the news, thus solidifying the claim.

Valentina Shevchenko and Alexander Volkanovski: Cover Stars of EA Sports UFC 5

The Women’s MMA Ranking Twitter handle recently announced that Valentina Shevchenko will grace the cover of EA Sports UFC 5, making her the first woman to do so since Ronda Rousey. She will share the spotlight with Alexander Volkanovski. She will be the first woman to grace the cover of a UFC game since UFC 2.

Insider Gaming has initially reported that EA Sports UFC 5 will officially debut on October 27th this year on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The upcoming edition will feature the beloved Australian icon, Volkanovski, and the former sovereign of the flyweight realm, Shevchenko, as its chosen cover stars.

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By the inaugural announcement, individuals opting to pre-order the forthcoming video game will be rewarded pre-order bonuses in the guise of in-game characters. These will encompass the former Boxing world champion, Mike Tyson, alongside the posthumously celebrated Muhammad Ali. Remarkably and for the first instance within a UFC-licenced title, the ex-Pride FC champion, Fedor Emelianenko, will also be included in players.

Adesanya’s return adds excitement to the deluxe edition of EA Sports UFC 5

Last week, there was a lot of speculation when an official trailer for the upcoming release of EA Sports UFC 5 surfaced. The preview suggested that Volkanovski, a disciple under the training of Joe Lopez, might potentially grace the cover as the featured athlete.

It’s worth noting that Israel Adesanya, a prominent fighter from City Kickboxing, will also be making a return in this edition of the game. Adesanya had previously been a cover athlete for EA Sports UFC 4 alongside Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal had once challenged for the undisputed welterweight title. Adesanya’s return will be available as part of a deluxe edition option for purchasing EA Sports UFC 5. This will provide an additional exciting gaming experience for fans.

Valentina Shevchenko’s cover feature in EA Sports UFC 5, alongside Alexander Volkanovski, marks a significant moment in MMA gaming. She is the first female cover star since Ronda Rousey. The much-anticipated game is finally set to release on October 27th. As the game launches, one question lingers: Will it exceed gamers’ expectations or disappoint them? What do you think about the game? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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