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UFC 5 Clinch Offense Tips & tricks

Learn how to improve your skills in UFC 5

Attempt Clinch

New to UFC 4, the Clinch is the close-range, grapple-fight variation of the Stand-up Game. To enter the Clinch, hold ^RB^ and tap ^X^ or ^Y^ (whichever is your Lead hand).

Move your Opponent

Use ^LS^ to move your opponent around in the Clinch. The Clinch won't last forever, so time your strikes and attempt your transitions quickly.

Inputs:

^LS^

Transitioning

You can transition to a number of different positions like Single Under by tapping ^RB^ + ^X^ or ^Y^. You can throw different strikes, takedowns or submissions from each position.

Inputs:

Tap ^RB^ + ^X^ or ^Y^

Trips/Throws

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^

Uppercuts and Hooks

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^\nHooks: ^LB^ + ^X^ or ^Y^

Elbows

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^

Knees

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^\nKnees to the Body: ^LT^+^A^ or ^B^\nKnees to the Head: ^LB^+^A^ or ^B^

Flying Submissions

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's Submissions.

Inputs:

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

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