25 Oct 2023 8:31 AM +00:00 UTC

How to takedown in UFC 5

EA Sports UFC 5 is finally here, and fans are happy to get into new-gen virtual fighting. Now it's time to learn how to takedown in UFC 5.

The developers have done a lot of work to bring some innovations, and takedown was changed as well. It is important to know how to put your opponent on the ground and inflict considerable damage, so read on for all the details.

By the way, if you want to read even more, here we have an article where we discuss UFC 5 career mode, make sure to check it out! Also, you can take a look at our guide on whether Conor McGregor is in UFC 5.

How to takedown in UFC 5

Takedowns are a great way to inflict spectacular damage on your opponent. Every fighter should use these techniques to catch their opponent off guard and send them to the ground. There are many variations on how to do a takedown, so let's take a look at them.

Takedown controls

The takedown mechanic has undergone some changes in UFC 5, so let's take a look at how it works:

Action	Xbox Series X\|S Controls	PS5 Controls
Wrestling Single Leg Takedown	Tap LT + X + A	Tap L2 + Square + X
Wrestling Double Leg Takedown	Tap LT + Y + B	Tap L2 + Triangle + Circle
Wrestling Power Single Leg Takedown	Hold LT + X + A	Hold L2 + X + Square
Single/Double Leg Modifier	Move Left Stick Any Direction	Move Left Stick Any Direction
Advance Position	Tap RB + Square or RB + Y	Tap R1 + Square or R1 + Triangle
Trip/Throw	Press RB + A or RB + B	Press R1 + X or R1 + Circle

Also, the essence of Takedown is that the fight takes place on the ground, so you should learn how to attack and defend while in this position. There are several control options available in the game, which can be selected in the game settings, namely:

Grapple Assist
Legacy Grapple Controls
Hybrid

Players with Grapple Assist will have a slightly simplified set of controls, while Legacy Grapple Controls is the choice of real experts. The best option is the Hybrid, which combines both controls. Let's take a look at UFC 5's general controls on the ground:

Action	Xbox Series X\|S Controls	PS5 Controls
Grapple Stick	Move Left Stick	Move Left Stick
Advanced Grapple / Transition	Move Right Stick	Move Right Stick
Punch	Press Y or X	Press Triangle or Square
Knee Punch	Press B or A	Press Circle or X
Advanced Transition Ground and Pound Modifier	Hold LB	Hold L1
Body Shots Modifier	Hold LT	Hold L2
Ground and Pound Modifier	Hold RB	Hold R1
High Block	Hold RT	Hold R2
Low Block	Hold RT + LT	Hold R2 + L2

Grapple defence controls

If your opponent decides to take you into a Clinch, here's how you can defend against it:

Action	Xbox Series X\|S Controls	PS5 Controls
Defend Takedown/Throw	Tap LT + RT	Tap L2 + R2
Defend Submission	Tap RT	Tap R2
Single/Double Leg Defense Modifier	Move Left Stick Any Direction	Move Left Stick Any Direction
Clinch Escape	Move the Left Stick to the Opposite Side of the Opponent	Move the Left Stick to the Opposite Side of the Opponent

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