Enter the Octogon of EA Sports UFC 2 in March

Pre-order and receive Bas Rutten, Kazushi Sakuraba, and a mystery fighter

Electronic Arts announced today that EA Sports UFC 2, the next installment in their mixed martial arts fighting video game, will release on March 15, 2016 in North America, and March 17, 2016 worldwidle.

Arriving alongside the announcement is a cinematic trailer featuring some of the biggest moments from recent bouts while simultaneously showcasing authentic gameplay features and highlighting new character visuals and signature animations. UFC featherweight champion and co-cover athlete Conor McGregor opens the trailer with his UFC 194 championship fight, giving fans a look at the all-new Knockout Physics System. From there, we get a look at the game's dynamic grappling and next-level submissions while reliving some of the most intense moments from recent fights, including Holly Holm's stunning knockout of Ronda Rousey.

EA Sports UFC 2  will be available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Pre-ordering will provide you with day one access to two legendary fighters: UFC Hall of Famer and three-time King of Pancrase, Bas Rutten; and Japanese MMA legend, "The Gracie Hunter" Kazushi Sakuraba. An additional mystery fighter who will be named later is also included.