EA SPORTS UFC 5 Wiki

1Struggling with basic controls and defense

Master Standup and Grapple Controls

Learn basic button mappings, trigger modifiers, takedown denials, and legacy HUD settings.

Set the grappler HUD option to Legacy in gameplay settings to see all available transitions.

You can consistently land stationary punch combos and defend incoming single-leg takedowns.

2Losing rounds to rapid stamina drain

Implement Striking Tips and Combinations

Pace your offensive output and alternate between head and body attacks to break defensive guards.

Cap thrown strikes to around one hundred per round and mix lead body jabs with high hooks.

You complete full three-round fights without bottoming out your permanent stamina reserve.

3Getting submitted on the canvas

Study Transition Denials and Submissions

Shut down opponent ground sweeps and lock in finishing holds using stamina advantages.

Hold the right trigger and flick the right analog stick toward the opponent's escape movement.

You stop an opponent's transition attempt and finish an armbar or choke from a dominant posture.

4Climbing online division leaderboards

Compete in Ranked Championships

Climb through twenty competitive divisions against human opponents under full MMA or striking rules.

Select a four-star fighter during active weight class rotations to maximize earned division points.

You capture an online division title belt and defend it successfully in your following bout.

Planning your next upgrade

Calculator

Work out costs, materials and odds for your next step.

Choosing what to prioritise

Tier List

See which picks rank highest, with the source behind each ranking.