EA Sports UFC 5 is adding two new fighters in the September 26 update

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Key Takeaways

  • The September 26th UFC 5 patch update adds Chase Hooper and Lerone Murphy to the roster.
  • Patch 1.14 includes balance fixes, bug fixes and new fighters.
  • EA also released a new “today” alter ego set with Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega.



EA Sports has confirmed that the new patch update for the popular fighting game, UFC 5will be released on September 26, adding Chase Hooper and Lerone Murphy to the roster of mixed martial artists. The patch will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at 10 AM PT, with new balance adjustments and two new fighters for UFC 5 players to watch.

After its release in 2023, developer EA Vancouver promised fans that they will continue to add new fighters to the UFC 5 not broken. With the latest patch confirmed to be out in September, fans can download the free content update and play as lightweight stars Chase Hooper and Lerone Murphy, 33, and Lerone Murphy, 12 in distribution. Along with the addition of two new fighters, update 1.14 also makes a few tweaks and fixes to ensure a smooth gaming experience for grapplers and strikers alike.


Before the launch of the latest update, EA released two pieces of news UFC 5 alter egos for Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega on September 25. The two fought in five rounds in 2021 at UFC 226, with Volkanovski coming out on top with a unanimous decision victory. To celebrate the third anniversary of the war, EA is celebrating with a new set of alter-egos “on this day” that aims to recapture the warriors as they were on the day they fought.


As for the new fighters released with patch 1.14, fans can check out lightweight contender Chase Hooper, who is only 25 years old but is known as a dangerous grappler and will be a good choice for everyone. UFC 5 players looking to win submissions. Then there is Lerone Murphy, who recently entered the UFC featherweight rankings where he sits at number twelve. Not only does Murphy have a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but he also has an explosive and powerful stand-up game.

There are also new balance adjustments and bug fixes included in the September 26th patch, including the required stamina reduction bonus for some ground moves, details of which can be found at in the official notes below. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any dramatic correction in the end UFC 5 update, but with some important bug fixes.


EA Sports UFC 5 Patch Notes for September 26th Update

Patch release date/time and downtime

  • September 26, 2024, 10:00 AM PT / Estimated Broadcast Outage: None

UFC 307 Fight Week Challenges and New Alter Egos

  • These will be added on October 1, 2024, at 10am PT.


A new fighter

  • Chase Hooper
  • Lerone Murphy

Gameplay Updates

  • Fixed an issue where a fighter would be able to partially block a special lead's counter after using a forward swinging backhand.
  • Fixed an issue where Triangle access was not available from the Submissive Rubber Guard, when it has a large advantage.
  • Reduced benefit requirements for certain land transfers:
    • Smash Pass from Dominant Full Guard to Side Control from 25 to 10.
      • This happens when the submissive hip moves to one side and then the dominant, which is the second mover, turns to the other side. It takes Transitions Wrestling.
    • 70 to 50 edge control.
      • This is a circumstantial sweep that starts with a hip-out move to half guard. It requires Wrestling Sweeps and is also rare due to its high perk requirement.
  • Fixed a camera issue during the Heel Hook finish.


Misc. Additions and Updates

  • Added various vanity rewards.

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