THQ has revealed that UFC 2009 Undisputed, the company’s opening foray into videogames based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organization, is in development for the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and mobile devices.

“UFC offers the fighting videogame genre a fresh and innovative look inside today’s most exciting live sporting event in the world,” said Dana White, president, UFC. “UFC 2009 Undisputed represents a significant opportunity for us to expand our growing, global audience and allow fans to step into the virtual Octagon to compete against the world’s most prominent mixed martial arts fighters.”

UFC 2009 Undisputed aims to deliver the action, intensity and attitude of a UFC live event. Players will explore a deep roster of more than 80 top fighters in UFC competition across all five weight classes. In addition, they will enter the Octagon surrounded by the sport’s popular commentators, announcers, referees, trainers, Octagon girls and more. Photorealistic models are at the forefront, as players will view amazing ripple effects across the faces and bodies of their fighters from the impact of devastating punches and kicks.

UFC 2009 Undisputed is expected to begin shipping to stores worldwide in the spring of 2009.