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

Xbox

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Base Game

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Standard Edition

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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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GAME MODES

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Fighters regain some amount of Maximum Stamina between rounds dependent on their Cardio attribute.


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UFC 5 Regaining Stamina Between Rounds

Regaining Stamina Between Rounds


Hooks are a close range strike used to cause heavy damage. Use a Hook to catch an opponent who tends to move right or left often. Body hooks can often be used in succession within combos, to deliver high damage.

**Inputs:**

^LB^ + ^X^ or ^Y^ (Hold ^LT^ for Body)


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on hooks.

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Hooks


Roundhouse Kicks are heavy damage strikes that can end fights if landed flush. Roundhouse Kicks also cost a lot of stamina and can significantly decrease your Maximum Stamina if you fail to land it. Try not to overuse the Roundhouse Kick, it is easily countered with simple Head Movement or distance management. You also have very high Strike Vulnerability when throwing this kick.

**Inputs:**

^LB^ + ^A^ or ^B^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on roundhouse kicks.

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Roundhouse Kick


Uppercuts are a close range strike used to counter an opponent who is leaning forward or attempting a takedown. Uppercuts to the body pack a lot of power, even as a single strike.

**Inputs:**

^RB^ + ^X^ or ^Y^ (Hold ^LT^ for Body)


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on uppercuts.

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Uppercuts


Overhands are the most damaging punches available, but also cost the most Stamina so throw them wisely. If the opponent is turtling up, try throwing an overhand after a few jabs, to blast through the block.

**Inputs:**

^LB^ + ^X_HOLD^ or ^Y_HOLD^


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Overhands


Straights are utilized mostly as an intercepting strike or a start to a combination. Use your Straight to intercept an opponent who is throwing Hooks or Overhands.

**Inputs:**

^X^ or ^Y^ (Hold ^LT^ for Body)


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Straights and Jabs


From Single Under or Over Under Clinch, use ^LT^+^RB^+^Y^ to perform a Flying Triangle.

**Inputs**

^LT^+^RB^+^Y^


UFC 5 in-game screenshot showing a fighter preparing to execute a Flying Triangle against an opponent.

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Flying Triangle


From the Back Clinch, use ^LT^+^RB^+^X^ or ^Y^. If you are in Backside Clinch against the fence, use ^RB^+^X^ or ^Y^ to get to Backpack and then ^X^ or ^Y^ to finish with the Rear Naked Choke.

**Inputs**

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


UFC 5 in-game screenshot showing a fighter preparing to execute a rear naked choke on an opponent.

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Back Rear Naked Choke


From Muay Thai or Single Under Clinch, use ^LT^+^RB^+^X^ to get to the Standing Guillotine position. From there, use ^X^/^Y^ to get to Standing Guillotine submission or push your opponent up against the fence. To do a Guard Pull Guillotine, use ^A^/^B^ after getting into the Standing Guillotine position.

**Inputs**

^LT^+^RB^+^X^


UFC 5 in-game screenshot showing a fighter preparing to perform a standing guillotine move on an opponent.

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Standing Guillotines


From Submissive Back Clinch, use ^LT^+^RB^+^X^ to complete a Flying Kimura.

**Inputs**

^LT^+^RB^+^X^


UFC 5 in-game screenshot showing a fighter executing a flying kimura on an opponent.

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Flying Kimura


Whiffing on a punch or kick will cause your total Stamina to drain. Always make sure you are in range when throwing a strike. Throwing multiple strikes out of range will cause your Stamina to deplete very quickly and can sometimes cost you the fight.


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Missing Strikes


The lower your Current Stamina is when you take an action, the more Maximum Stamina such an action will cost. Attacks performed at low Current Stamina also deal less damage. However, a combo will maintain the permanent cost and the damage accordingly to the Stamina value of when the combo started! Try to recover your full Current Stamina in-between your combos, for maximum efficiency.


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Why do I lose Stamina so fast?


Leg Damage recovers the slowest of all damage types. Hitting your opponeng with Leg Kicks can easily cause a Leg Health Event once enough kicks are landed, but don&#39;t overuse Leg Kicks as it is also very easy to Check a Leg Kick (See Striking Defense - Checking Leg Kicks).


UFC 5 in-game screenshot showing a fighter landing a leg kick on an opponent.

UFC 5 leg damage

Leg Damage


Throwing advanced kicks like the Lead 360 Tornado Kick and the Jumping Switch Kick looks cool, but can cost you the fight if thrown too often or they miss their intended target. Be very careful when throwing these type of strikes as your Strike Vulnerability is very high. Grapple Advantage is in favour of your opponent leaving you open for a takedown.

**Inputs:**

Lead Tornado Kick: ^A^+^B^ then ^LB^+^A^

Back Spinning Heel Kick: ^A^+^B^ then ^B^

View your Fighter Moves from Game Help inside the Pause Menu during Gameplay.


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Advanced Spinning Kicks


Fighters will regain Stamina when in an inactive state. This means you recover the most Stamina when standing still or when you have distance between yourself and your opponent.


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Regaining Stamina During Gameplay


Your Maximum Stamina is represented by a light gray bar behind your Current Stamina bar. Every action you take will drain your Current Stamina, and it can only recover as much as your Maximum Stamina, so keeping your Maximum Stamina from shrinking too much is important.


UFC 5 in-game screenshot showing two fighters in a combat stance in the Octagon.