EA SPORTS™ UFC® 5: Ultimate glossary of terms

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Check out our breakdown of game terms you need to know to talk like a pro in EA SPORTS™ UFC® 5.

List of EA SPORTS™ UFC® 5 terms

Alter EgoAn alternative version of a UFC Fighter with different playstyles, looks, abilities, and stats. Alter Egos let you play as specific versions of select Fighters during their authentic, career-defining moments.

Blitz BattlesA casual online mode with shorter fights and modified rules on a rotating schedule. You can play as your favorite UFC Fighter, or use a Created Fighter (CAF).

Career ModeA game mode where you start from the bottom as an amateur Fighter and make your way to the top of the UFC. You’ll begin as an amateur Created Fighter (CAF) or a licensed UFC Fighter, but the aim is to climb the career ladder to become a World Champion and eventually achieve G.O.A.T status. You can build your Career by completing contracts, fight offers, training camps, and fights.CoinsIn-game currency earned through gameplay. You can earn Coins by playing and winning matches, completing solo challenges, and buying or selling Items.Missing your Coins? Learn how to find your missing items in UFC 5.Create A Fighter (CAF)A feature that lets you create a custom UFC Fighter to use in certain game modes. There are 50 save slots available for created Fighters.Custom Event ModeAn offline mode where you can create your fantasy fight cards or tournaments.

Evolution PointsUsed in Online Career to progress your Created Fighter (CAF).

Fight NowA mode where you can go head-to-head against an AI CPU opponent, or locally with a friend if you have a second controller. You can choose from 5 authentic UFC match types.
  • Main Card
  • Main Event
  • Championship
  • Backyard
  • Kumite
Each mode defaults to authentic settings for the number of rounds, round length, and presentation style.Fight StoreYou can use the Fight Store to buy Items withUFC Coins or UFC Points. During Fight Week, you can buy unique content inspired by real-world UFC pay-per-view (PPV) events.Fight WeekA series of features and challenges that sync with real-world fight events. In the week before and after select UFC PPV events, you’ll have access to limited-time Fight Week Challenges that let you unlock rewards.Fight Week ChallengeLimited-time challenges that are available 5 days before and after a UFC PPV event. Players can unlock rewards inspired by the current UFC event and other themes. Fight Week ContractFight offers where you face a CPU opponent under preset gameplay settings. Contracts let you earn UFC Points, Coins, and other rewards. They expire after 7 days and increase in difficulty over the course of the week.Fight Week Pick’EmA mode that lets you make predictions for the main card of the real-world UFC PPV event. You can only make your pick before a real-world UFC PPV event. When the event is over, your position on the Pick’Em leaderboard could earn you in-game currency and other rewards.

Online Career ModeOnline Career, or the CAF League, is an online mode where players compete head-to-head using only Created Fighters. Competitions will be limited to 4 divisions. Players can compete with different Created Fighters in each division, allowing players to showcase multiple character customizations and vanity items.Online Quick MatchA casual online mode with Fight Now mode options. There are no leaderboards or progression, but you can test your skills with your favorite UFC Fighter or a CAF. 

Punch CardA battle pass that rewards you for playing the game. Your rewards are presented in a linear path and you must earn XP to progress through the Punch Card. PointsPremium currency purchased with real-world money.Missing your Points? Learn how to find your missing items in UFC 5.Practice ModeAn offline mode where you fight against AI opponents and view additional data.

Ranked ChampionshipsA highly competitive mode that uses only UFC Fighters around skill-based matchmaking.
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