UFC Undisputed 3 Enters The Octagon In January 2012, First Screenshots Released

THQ's mixed martial arts series UFC Undisputed will return early next year. They've decided to ditch year numbers this time, instead calling the new game UFC Undisputed 3.

“UFC Undisputed 3 is on track to deliver an incredible virtual MMA experience unlike any other,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. “This product is intense, engaging and highly competitive while still being extremely accessible, making it a must-have for millions of UFC fans, traditional fighting game enthusiasts and more casual sports fans around the world.”

The official website lists the game's features:

• PRIDE MODE: The no-holds-barred Japanese MMA league brings with it brutal soccer-style kicks, head stomps and ground knees to the head.
• FINISH THE FIGHT: Take your opponents down with punishing new moves, a brand new submission system and increased focus on presentation.
• FROM BROADCAST TO CAGE-SIDE: Experience the intensity of UFC with new camera positions, compelling fighter entrances, improved facial animations and a gritty, high contrast appearance.
• GAMEPLAY ACCESSIBILITY: Get right inside the Octagon with simplified gameplay control options, brutalizing opponents after stepping into the cage for the first time.
• EXTRAORDINARY ROSTER: More than 150 of the most intense UFC fighters, including the addition of Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions.
• EXTENSIVE ONLINE OFFERING: A significantly revamped online experience, including both new and updated features, rounds out the best competitive fighting experience to date for the franchise.

UFC Undisputed 3 will hit the PS3 and Xbox 360 in January 2012. The first screenshots are below.