Learn how to create unforgettable gameplay moments with these in-depth UFC 5 tips and tricks. Get a competitive edge and take your stick skills to a whole new level.

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UFC 5 Tips & Tricks

Striking Offense

Punches

Kicks

Spinning Strikes

Strike Vulnerability

Clinch Offense

Combinations

Simplified Controls

Running Strikes

Striking Defense

Catch Kicks

Blocking Strikes

Head Movement

Lunges

Block & Guard Breaks

Strike Vulnerability: Defense

Clinch Defense

Ground Offense

Standing Takedown

Ground and Pound Offense

Transitions

Grapple Assist

Ground Defense

Defending Transitions

Defending Takedowns

Transition Cancels

Ground & Pound Defense

Stamina & Health

Stamina

Health

Damage Icons

Submissions

Submission Defense

Submission Slams

Submission Counters

Submission Strikes

Submission Offense

Submission Chains

Stamina Effects

Flying Submissions

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What makes an MMA fight? It’s the stakes, technique, drama, and pure reality of the moment. UFC 5 captures that in more authentic detail than ever before, from next-generation graphics upgrades that give gameplay animations new life, damage systems that marry the brutality and strategy of the fight game, gameplay updates that make the action feel even more fluid and realistic, and much more.

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REAL IMPACT SYSTEM

For the first time in franchise history, the Frostbite™ engine powers EA SPORTS UFC, bringing unrivaled graphics upgrades for console games. Cinematic K.O. Replay showcases UFC’s significant presentation updates in truly innovative fashion.

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PRESENTATION

Updates include fresh Fight Week content, features, and challenges that are updated monthly around real-world UFC events. Online Career mode brings skill-based matchmaking, division progression, and title chases across four divisions.

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Flying Submissions are available on some fighters. For instance, use ^LT^ + ^RB^ + ^X^ to attempt a Flying Armbar, from the Collartie position. Check Game Help from the Pause Menu to view your fighter&#39;s Submissions.

**Inputs:**

^LT^ + ^RB^ + ^X^ or ^Y^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on flying submission techniques.

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Alternating left and right punches will allow you to throw most basic punches in a combination up to 3 times. The higher your combination levels are, the more strikes you can combine together, up to a combination of 6 strikes. 


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High Level Combinations


To catch a kick, press ^RT^+^LT^ when a body kick is thrown towards your fighter. If timed correctly, your fighter will catch the kick.

**Inputs:**

^RT^ + ^LT^ (when attacker throws a kick)


UFC 5 in game screenshot demonstrating the catch kick defense mechanics.

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Hold ^RT^ to block strikes. Time ^RT^ with incoming strikes to evade strikes.

**Inputs**

^RT^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on simplified defense controls.

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Simplified Defense


Throwing a Knee in the Clinch will advance you to the Muay Thai Plum. You can throw Knees to the Body and Head from this position. Use ^LT^+^A^ or ^B^ to throw Knees to the Body. Use ^LB^+^A^ or ^B^ to throw Knees to the Head. In cage positions, Knees to the Leg are also available, with ^A^ or ^B^.

**Inputs:**

Knees to Leg: ^A^ or ^B^

Knees to the Body: ^LT^+^A^ or ^B^

Knees to the Head: ^LB^+^A^ or ^B^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on knee strikes.

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Knees


To run in the Octagon towards your opponent, tap twice and hold ^LS^ towards your opponent. This allows you to throw a Running Strike at the start of the round. Be careful, running into a strike could lead to a quick finish.

**Inputs:**

Tap twice and hold ^LS^ towards opponent


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Running


Use ^B^ for Takedown attempts. Press ^B^ in clinch to perform Throws and Trips.

**Inputs**

^B^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on simplified takedown techniques.

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Simplified Takedowns


To throw a Running Flying Knee, quickly press ^RT^ + ^A^ or ^B^ while running (depending on stance), with fighters who have a flying knee at Level 3 or above.

**Inputs:**

^RT^ + ^A^ or ^B^ (while running)


UFC 5 in game screenshot showing a fighter practicing the running flying knee on an opponent.

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Running Flying Knee


Press ^Y^ for a Clinch Attempt. Press ^Y^ again while in the clinch to change positions.

**Inputs**

^Y^


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Simplified Clinch


Use ^RB^ + ^B^ for Flying Submissions. Press ^RB^ + ^B^ during stand up for Imanari Rolls or in the Clinch for Flying Submissions and Guillotines.

**Inputs**

^RB^+^B^


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Simplified Submissions


Elbows can be very damaging inside the Clinch. Use ^LB^ + ^X^ + ^A^ or ^Y^ + ^B^ to throw Elbows inside the Clinch.

**Inputs:**

^LB^ + ^X^ + ^A^ or ^Y^ + ^B^


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Elbows


As the dominant fighter in the Clinch, besides regular takedowns, you can attempt trips and throws, with ^RB^ + ^A^ or ^B^. Your fighter will need a Trip or Throw in their move arsenal. The movement direction can also affect which Trip or Throw will be used.

**Inputs:**

^RB^+^A^ or ^B^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on trips and throws.

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Trips/Throws


You can throw Running Strikes just by running towards your opponent and pressing ^X^ or ^Y^. You can also tap ^LS^ and then throw a Straight to throw a Reaching Jab or Reaching Straight.

**Inputs:**

Tap ^LS^ towards opponent then ^X^ or ^Y^ for Reaching Straights.


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Running and Reaching Strikes


Every fighting style has combinations that throw with more speed and fluidity than a random combination of strike inputs. Check the in-game move list to see which combinations your fighter throws with maximum efficiency.


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Simplified Controls allows your friends to put up a decent fight without having to know all striking inputs. It is a great pick up and play option for brand new players. From Gameplay Settings, enable Simplified Controls in the setup section for either the Blue or Red corner.

Use ^X^ to throw Punches. Press ^X^ repeatedly to throw Punch Combinations. Use ^A^ to throw Kicks. Press ^A^ repeatedly to throw Kick Combinations. Use ^LT^ as your Body Modifier. Use all buttons together to mix up combinations.

**Inputs**

Punches: ^X^

Kicks: ^Y^


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Simplified Striking


Use ^X^ or ^Y^ to throw an Uppercut. Use ^LB^+^X^ or ^Y^ to throw Hooks. Use ^LT^ to modify any of these strikes to the body.

**Inputs:**

Uppercuts: ^X^ or ^Y^

Hooks: ^LB^ + ^X^ or ^Y^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on uppercuts and hook strikes.