Who will be on the cover of EA UFC 5?
By Amy Kaplan
EA Sports UFC 5 is set to be released in September 2023 and so far we don't know (officially) who will be on the cover of the new video game.
In previous years, notable UFC fighters like Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, and Israel Adesanya have graced the cover. Fans and gamers alike eagerly await the reveal of the next face of this popular mixed martial arts video game.
A teaser trailer of the game dropped on YouTube and fans are dissecting every bit of it to get the answer.
Fans think Alexander Volkanovski is on the cover of EA UFC 5
Rumors are circulating among the gaming and UFC fan communities suggesting that Alexander Volkanovski, the current UFC featherweight champion, might be the next cover athlete for EA Sports UFC 5.
Volkanovski's impressive record and rising popularity make him a strong contender for this honor. However, as with all speculation, confirmation can only come from an official EA Sports announcement. Until then, fans and gamers will continue to speculate.
Volkanovski fans should be very worried when EA UFC 5 drops pic.twitter.com/Xxg1TfqsiI
β OOC MMA (@oocmma) August 23, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski rumoured to be cover star for UFC 5 (@EASPORTS) pic.twitter.com/pPAFsoQvJr
β ππͺππππ£ πΎππ§π©ππ§ π₯ (@realruebenking) August 23, 2023
Volkanovski confirmed for the cover of EA UFC 5?! https://t.co/LvyhABxHUX pic.twitter.com/1gLt2FhyTm
β OOC MMA (@oocmma) August 23, 2023
Betting all my money on Topuria after Volkanovski becomes the new UFC 5 Cover athlete pic.twitter.com/enRoo29rH4
β Det Zero (@I_am_DET_ZER0) August 24, 2023
Wait! Guys! I think thatβs Alexander Volkanovski on the UFC 5 cover!!! Or itβs Jon Jones π€ they both look alike itβs hard to tell.
β Kage (@HUGR0SE) August 24, 2023
And if you actually look closer like actually squint your eyes to the point where you canβt see anything you can come to the conclusion thatβ¦
Alexander Volkanovski is going to be the UFC 5 cover athlete!
β Zyaf (@ZyafYT) August 23, 2023
You can see from the tattoo and the beard. Full reveal in September! pic.twitter.com/k6xKsBnz8K
Judging By The Arm Sleeve, It Looks Like It Is All But Confirmed That Alex Volkanovski Will Be The UFC 5 Cover Star! pic.twitter.com/ro2OkVKx2v
β Combat eSports Media (@CombatESportsM) August 23, 2023
Fans noticed the tattoo and arms of someone in the trailer and have matched it with Volkanovski.