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UFC 5 Clinch Offense

Clinch Offense

UFC 5 Tips & Tricks

Striking Offense

Punches

Kicks

Spinning Strikes

Strike Vulnerability

Combinations

Simplified Controls

Running Strikes

Striking Defense

Catch Kicks

Blocking Strikes

Head Movement

Lunges

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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

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Use ^LS^ to move your opponent around in the Clinch. The Clinch won&#39;t last forever, so time your strikes and attempt your transitions quickly.

**Inputs:**

^LS^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on moving your opponent.

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Move Your Opponent


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^

Knees to the Body: ^LT^+^A^ or ^B^

Knees to the Head: ^LB^+^A^ or ^B^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on knee strikes.

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Knees


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^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on trips and throws.

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Trips/Throws


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^

Hooks: ^LB^ + ^X^ or ^Y^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on uppercuts and hook strikes.

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Uppercuts and Hooks


New to UFC 5, 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). 


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Attempt Clinch


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&#39;s Submissions.

**Inputs:**

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


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on flying submission techniques.

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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^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on transitioning.

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Transitioning


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^


UFC 5 Screenshot depicting a training session focusing on elbow strike techniques.