Yes, its prob a due to locale, its based on a BBC tv production whereby contestants create their own 3d modelled combatants then fight them against ai opponents and other contestants. You determine the skill factors, speed of movement etc. The ps2 game follows this formula.
It was a very promising show aired just before xmas in the uk. Personally I did'nt feel it lived up to its promise, there were too many set piece challenges and not enough real action. My kids loved it though.
Here's a link
http://www.bbcfightbox.co.uk/