How to block in UFC 5

Defense is the key to winning fights inside the Octagon. Learn how to block high, low, and check leg kicks in UFC 5 with our comprehensive defense guide.

EA Sports’ UFC 5 is finally here, and with it comes a host of new attack animations, mechanics, controls, and more. A significant change in UFC 5, however, is the realistic damage model in which cuts and swelling will severely impact fighters.

One of the most critical aspects of any UFC game is mastering the art of defense, which includes blocking high and low attacks, as well as checking leg kicks. It’s now even more significant in UFC 5 with the updated damage system.

This guide will provide you with a detailed breakdown of how to effectively utilize these defensive techniques to protect yourself and counter your opponent’s attacks.

How to block in UFC 5

For the most part, defensive moves have remained the same as in previous years, with defending against head, body, and leg attacks all resembling the control scheme of years past.

Blocking high: Protecting your head

• R2 (PlayStation), RT (Xbox)

To guard against head strikes, hold down RT on your controller. This will raise your fighter’s arms to protect their head from incoming punches and kicks.

Blocking low: Shielding your body

• L2 + R2 (PlayStation), LT + RT (Xbox)

To defend against body strikes, hold down both RT and LT simultaneously. This will lower your fighter’s guard to protect their midsection from attacks.

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Properly defense will keep you from looking up at the arena’s lights

Checking leg kicks: Minimizing damage

• L2 + R2 (PlayStation), LT + RT (Xbox)

When your opponent throws a leg kick, hold down RT and LT to check the kick. Successfully checking a leg kick will cause damage to your opponent, and if executed consistently, it can significantly impact the fight’s outcome.

By mastering these defensive techniques in UFC 5, you’ll be able to protect yourself from a variety of attacks and create opportunities to counter-attack. Defense is just as crucial as offense in the Octagon, and a well-timed block or leg check can be the difference between victory and defeat.