EA Sports President Peter Moore was interviewed at E3 2009 about the company’s fighting franchises. He noted that Fight Night and Mixed Martial Arts releases will alternate years.
To quote: “It gives us a rhythm of a fighting game every year. That’s the plan. If you think of 2010, we’re bringing MMA. In 2011, Fight Night Round 5.”
Which makes perfect sense with Fight Night Round 4 coming out June 23rd in 2009. Although Mr. Moore added “That’s not an announcement.” But Kotaku already complimented him on picking out such an original title for the next sequel. He laughed, saying “It’s not hard.”