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Defending Takedowns

Denial Timing

Quick reaction to a Takedown will lead you to a totally dominant clinch position. A late Takedown denial will lead to a Drive where your opponent can change directions of the takedown. You will need to match that direction with ^LS^ while holding ^RT^+^LT^.

Inputs:

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UFC 5 in game screenshot practicing denial timing technique against takedowns.
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