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‘EA UFC 5’ rating release for best lightweights: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev get 5 stars

With the release of the “EA UFC 5” video game rapidly approaching, fans are wondering who the best characters in each weight class will be.

MMA Junkie will have the answer to some of those unknowns, as ratings are starting to be unveiled ahead of the Oct. 27 launch (with access on Oct. 24 with purchase of the Deluxe Edition) for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

The countdown continues with the lightweight division, which is arguably the deepest in the sport

Check below for a countdown of the top five rated 155-pound fighters from “EA UFC 5,” who have their striking, grappling and health come together under a five-star system to create an overall rating out of five.

5. Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier

Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4
Health: 4.5
Overall: 4.5

4. Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje

Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4
Health: 4.5
Overall: 4.5

3. Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira

Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 4.5
Health: 4.5
Overall: 4.5

2. Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev

Striking: 4.5
Grappling: 5
Health: 4.5
Overall: 5

1. Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Striking: 4
Grappling: 5
Health: 4.5
Overall: 5

The best lightweights of 'EA UFC 5'

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