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After catching a Roundhouse Kick to the body, your fighter can throw punches or kicks, or attempt a takedown.

**Inputs:**

Punches: ^X^ or ^Y^

Breaking Punches:^RB^ + ^X^ or ^Y^

Kicks: ^A^ or ^B^

Tower Trip and Takedown: ^RB^ + ^A^ or ^B^

Advancing Tower Trip: ^RB^ + ^A^ or ^B^ (when advancing)


UFC 5 in game screenshot where 2 fighters are in a training session practicing the roundhouse kick catch offense technique.

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Roundhouse Kick Catch Offense


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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If your Front Kick or Knee is caught, you can only defend incoming strikes or takedowns. You cannot strike.

**Inputs:**

Escape: Retreating with ^LS^

Block: ^RT^ or ^RT^+^LT^

Block Takedown: ^RT^+^LT^


UFC 5 in game screenshot where 1 fighter catches the opponents front kick and holds the knee as a defense technique.

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Front Kick and Knee Catch Defense


After catching a Knee to the body, your fighter can only punch or attempt a takedown.

**Inputs:**

Tower Trip and Takedown: ^RB^ + ^A^ or ^B^


UFC 5 in game screenshot of a training session where one fighter catches the others knee, demonstrating knee catch offense.

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Knee Catch Offense


If your Roundhouse Kick is caught, you have the option to throw punches, escape, or block a takedown.

**Inputs:**

Punches: ^X^ or ^Y^

Escape: Retreating with ^LS^

Block: ^RT^ or ^RT^+^LT^

Block Takedown Attempts: ^RT^+^LT^


UFC 5 in game screenshot where 1 fighter catches the opponents roundhouse kick and moves them back.

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Roundhouse Kick Catch Defense


After catching a Front Kick to the body, your fighter can throw elbows or kicks, or attempt a takedown.

**Inputs:**

Elbow: ^RT^+^X^ or ^Y^

Kicks: ^A^ or ^B^

Advancing Tower Trip: ^RB^+^A^ or ^B^


UFC 5 in game screenshot showcasing a training session where one fighter is practicing a front catch kick offense.

Catch Kicks

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