In this tutorial video of EA Sports for UFC 2, it breaks down the controls for some techniques in game. It also covers how to get up and break clinch, how to defend submissions, how to perform modified strikes, how to perform submissions, how to perform takedowns, how to posture up, how to defend and counter takedowns, striking defense and how to parry.
Here we have compiled a list of the techniques and combinations in UFC 2 as something for you to reference back to, but would recommend checking out the video to get a better idea of how and when to use them.
Takedown and Clinch Defense
Takedown Defense:
Xbox One: RT + RS down
PS4: R2 + R down
Reverse Takedown:
Xbox One: LT + RS left or right
PS4: L2 + R left or right
Submission from Takedown:
Xbox One: LT + RS down
PS4: L2 + R down
Clinch Defense:
Xbox One: RT + RS up
PS4: R2 + R up
Submission Defense:
Xbox One: RT + RS towards opponent’s direction
PS4: R2 + R towards opponent’s direction
Escaping Submissions:
Xbox One: Hold RS in direction of submission
PS4: Hold R in direction of submission
Get Ups and Clinch Breaks
Get Up (Full Guard):
Xbox One: Hold RS on the ground
PS4: Hold R on the ground
Get Up (Other Positions):
Xbox One: LB + Hold RS on the ground
PS4: L1 + Hold R on the ground
Get Up into Clinch:
In Sprawl:
Xbox One: Hold RS up
PS4: Hold R up
Back Against the Cage:
Xbox One: Hold RS down
PS4: Hold R down
Break Clinch:
Xbox One: Hold RS up
PS4: Hold R up
Modified Strikes
Punches:
Xbox One: LS left or right + X or Y
PS4: L left or right + Square or Triangle
Modified Punches:
Xbox One: LB + LS left or right + X or Y
PS4: L1 + L left or right + Square or Triangle
Kicks:
Xbox One: LS left or right + A or B
PS4: L left or right + X or O
Modified Kicks:
Xbox One: LB + LS + A or B
PS4: L1 + L + X or O
Performing Submissions
Initiate Submission:
Xbox One: LT + Hold RS in a direction
PS4: L2 + Hold R in a direction
Chain Submission:
Xbox One: LS in a direction(Green)
PS4: L in a direction (Green)
Block Submission Escape:
Xbox One: Hold RS in opponent’s direction
PS4: Hold R in opponents direction
Advancing Submissions:
Xbox One: LS in a direction (Blue/red)
PS4: L in a direction (Blue/red)
Submission form the Clinch:
Xbox One: LT + Hold RS in a direction
PS4: L2 + hold RS in a direction
Performing Takedowns
Takedown:
Xbox One: LT + Hold RS left or right
PS4: L2 + Hold R left or right
Power Takedown:
Xbox One: LB + LT + Hold RS left or right
PS4: L1 + L2 + Hold R left or right
Takedown (Clinch):
Xbox One: LT + Hold RS in a direction
PS4: L2 + Hold R in a direction
Power Takedown (Clinch):
Xbox One: LB + LT + Hold RS in a direction
PS4: L1 + L2 + Hold R in a direction
Posturing Up
Posture Up (Full Guard):
Xbox One: Hold RS Up
PS4: Hold R Up
Stack Guard (Full Guard):
Xbox One: LB + Hold RS Up
PS4: L1 + Hold R Up
Stack Guard (Feet on Hips):
Xbox One: Hold RS down
PS4: Hold R down
Arm Traps:
Xbox One: RS in direction of opponent’s strike (left or right)
PS4: R in direction of opponent’s strike (left or right)
Striking Defense
Each parry is timed to the opponent’s attacks
Parry High:
Xbox One: RB + X or Y
PS4: R1 + Square or Triangle
Parry Low:
Xbox One: RT + A or B
PS4: R2 + X or O
Head Movement:
Xbox One: LT + LS in any direction
PS4: L2 + L in any direction
Lunge:
Xbox One: Flick LS in any direction
PS4: Flick L in any direction
Long Lunge:
Xbox One: LB + Flick LS
PS4: L1 + Flick L
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