Online Ranked Matches Freezing in EA UFC 6

Every online ladder or career match, my controller input is completely frozen from the start of the fight  I can't move, strike, block, or even open the pause menu. My opponent moves and fights freely during this time. Input only returns to normal once a KO happens or a skip prompt appears, which seems to reset/unlock the input state., playing on xbox trial version series s

1. Launch UFC 6 Trial on Xbox Series S
2. Queue for an online Ladder match
3. Match loads normally, no crash or white screen
4. Once the fight starts, controller input is unresponsive (no movement, strikes, blocks, or pause)
5. Opponent's fighter continues to move/act normally
6. Input becomes responsive again only at KO or a skip-able prompt, 

• Confirmed controller works fine in Practice Mode / offline matches
• Tested wired vs wireless connection
• Restarted the game fully between matches
• Issue is consistent and only occurs online

Hi!

I’m also playing from Brazil (South America) on Xbox Series X, and I’ve been experiencing very similar issues over the past few weeks.

In my case, it’s not only occasional freezing. Many online matches feel noticeably heavier than others, with delayed responsiveness, slower movement, inconsistent combo timing, and grappling interactions that don’t feel as responsive as they should.

I’m using a wired Ethernet connection with 1 Gbps fiber internet, and my network tests don’t show packet loss or any obvious connection problems.

I’ve also noticed that this isn’t limited to Ranked. I’ve experienced similar behavior in Ranked, Online Career, and Online Quick Fight.

I’ve been recording my matches for analysis, and the difference in responsiveness between some online matches is very noticeable.

Hopefully more South American players can share their experiences so EA can investigate whether there’s a regional networking or server issue.

Hello, I’m a French player, and I’m also experiencing a lot of freezing and slowdowns. The pace seems to shift in almost every fight, and it feels like my opponent isn't affected as much as I am. I regularly match up against American players with ping between 100 and 180, which means the matchmaking system doesn't restrict geographic regions or, more importantly, limit the ping difference between players.