GameSpy.com - Review (GameCube)
- Review, by Shane Satterfield: "A deep, realistic brawler with intricate gameplay mechanics." [Score: 80 out of 100]
- http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/august02/ufcgcn/

GameSpy.com - Review (PlayStation 2)
- Review, by Steve Steinberg: "Fighting game fans will like Throwdown. Mixed martial arts fans will love it." [Score: 86 out of 100]
- http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/june02/ufctdps2/

Game Revolution Review
- "Its simple controls and variety of styles will easily impress the newcomers. The rest of the vets might enter the ring for a fight or two, but this tournament isn't worth coming out of retirement." Given a C by Brian Gee.
- http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/games/ps2/action/ufc_throwdown.htm

Electric Playground Review
- "The entire game boils down to some annoyingly simple button mashing that gets old faster than most UFC matches last." Rated 6/10.
- http://www.elecplay.com/reviews_article.php?article=9280

GamePro Review
- "The characters are sloppily animated, and when the camera zooms out, the fight is shown in an odd, blurry style that mars the action." Reviewed by Four Eyed Dragon.
- http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/24081.shtml

IGN Review
- "A tossed bag of good, great, and not so." Rated 7.7/10 by Jeremy Dunham.
- http://ps2.ign.com/articles/361/361508p1.html

GameZone Review
- "Has some drawbacks, but offers incredible fight graphics." Rated 7.8/10 by Michael Lafferty. (06/27/2002)
- http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r18637.htm

Armchair Empire Review
- "A solid title that will appeal to those looking for a more realistic fighting game. " Rated 8.5/10 by Tazman.
- http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/ps2/ufc-throwdown.htm

PlanetPS2 Review
- "Fighting game fans will like Throwdown. Mixed martial arts fans will love it." Rated 86/100 by Steve "Lights Out" Steinberg.
- http://www.planetps2.com/features/reviews/2002/ufcthrowdown/