EA’s UFC 5features a new submission system that loses the mini-games from its predecessor and utilizes stamina instead. It is still overly complicated for new players, and even though there is a simplified version of the submission game inUFC 5,online players should learn how to use the better but more difficult Legacy controls.
While it’s always good to be able to fight on the feet withUfC 5’sstriking game, ignoring the submissions will make it a match for the more experienced grappler. If an opponent has selected a wrestler or a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, there’s a good chance they plan to take the fight to the ground to utilize ground and pound or submissions. This guide will look at ways to submit an opponent inUFC 5.
How To Use Submissions In UFC 5
To practicesubmissions inUFC 5,players should take advantage of the game’s Practice Mode in the Learn section of the main menu. Then, set up theAI Behaviour to Skilled Ground Gamewith thestamina on. Then, select a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner like Charles Oliveria and choose an opponent with similar skills, like Beneil Dariush.
Deny Transitions
As mentioned above, success inUFC 5’ssubmission system depends on stamina. However, one of the ways to drain an opponent’s stamina is by denying their transitions and submission attempts. Practice Mode isessential for beginners, novices, and advanced players because it usesred arrow indicatorsto show the player when to deny a transition and a submission attempt. It can take time, but Practice Mode will help players get used to their opponent’s animations and directions without needing a guide. To deny transitions and submission attempts, use the following commands:
Draining An Opponent’s Stamina
Players can submit their opponent from their back in thedefensive positionand from the top in the dominant position. Jiu-Jitsu practitioners often have more submissions in their move set than balancedMMA fightersand wrestlers. However, to get a submission locked in for the win, the player should drain their opponent’s stamina as much as possible.
Locking In The Submission
With the first stage of the submission move locked in, players can either transition to a different position or go for the finish by selecting the submission move’s second stage.
