UFC 5 Standing Takedowns Tips & tricks
Learn how to improve your skills in UFC 5
Attempting Takedowns
Most fighters have a Single Leg Takedown and a Double Leg Takedown. Both can be performed by holding ^LT^+^X^ or ^Y^. For Clinch Takedowns, see Striking Offense: Clinch.
Inputs:
^LT^+^X^ or ^Y^
Takedown Drives
When a takedown is attempted and your opponent denies late, you will enter a Takedown Drive. While inside a Takedown Drive, you can keep pushing the oponent forward, with ^LS^, and change the direction of your takedown by pushing ^LSUP^ or ^LSDOWN^. Your opponent must match this direction with a flick of their ^LS^ to defend against your changes of direction.
Inputs:
^LSUP^ or ^LSDOWN^
Takedown Grapple Advantage
Grapple Advantage is the red/blue bar on top of the round timer during gameplay. Grapple Advantage while standing determines the speed of your Takedowns. The more Grapple Advantage you have, the faster your takedown will be.
Building Takedown Grapple Advantage
Grapple Advantage can change during many scenarios. This includes when your back is against the cage, your opponent will have Grapple Advantage. When you throw a slow strike like an Overhand, your opponent will also have Grapple Advantage. When your opponent misses a Roundhouse Kick, you will have a Grapple Advantage. Look out for the Grapple Advantage Meter and keep track of when it is in your favour.