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UFC 5 Strike Vulerability: Defense Tips & tricks

Learn how to improve your skills in UFC 5

Defensive Strike Vulnerability

Moving your head into an opponent's strike (such as ducking into an Uppercut or swaying into a Roundhouse Kick) increases your damage taken. Be careful not to be too predictable with your movement.

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