UFC 6 - Controls

UFC 6 uses a layered control system built around striking, grappling, clinch work, takedowns, submissions, and ground fighting. The basic layout is easy to read, but the depth comes from modifiers: L1/LB, L2/LT, R1/RB, and R2/RT change what each face button or stick input does depending on range and position.

The controls below cover the default controller setup for PlayStation and Xbox. Some inputs can change depending on stance, fighter move set, legacy settings, or whether you are in stand-up, clinch, or ground positions.

UFC 6 Basic Controls

Action	PlayStation	Xbox
Locomotion / Move Fighter	Left Stick	Left Stick
Head Movement	Right Stick	Right Stick
Pause	Options	Menu
Share / Capture	Share	View
Taunts	D-Pad	D-Pad
Activate Flow State	D-Pad Down	D-Pad Down
Switch Stance	R3	RS
Minor Lunge	Flick Left Stick	Flick Left Stick
Major Lunge	L1 + Flick Left Stick / Right Stick	LB + Flick Left Stick / Right Stick
Signature Evasion	L1 + Flick Left Stick / Right Stick	LB + Flick Left Stick / Right Stick

UFC 6 Stand-Up Striking Controls

Action	PlayStation	Xbox
Left Punch	✕	A
Right Punch	△	Y
Lead Leg Kick	L2 + ✕	LT + A
Rear Leg Kick	L2 + ○	LT + B
Hooks	L1 + □ / L1 + △	LB + X / LB + Y
Uppercuts	R1 + □ / R1 + △	RB + X / RB + Y
Overhands	L1 + R1 + □ / △	LB + RB + X / Y
Head Kicks	L1 + ✕ / L1 + ○	LB + A / LB + B
Calf Kicks	R1 + R2 + ✕ / ○	RB + RT + A / B
Low Attack Modifier	L2	LT
Strike Modifier	L1	LB
Signature Modifier	R1	RB
High Block / Cancel Strike	R2	RT
Low Block / Leg Catch (Timed)	L2	LT
Target Body	L1	LB

UFC 6 Advanced Movement Controls

Action	PlayStation	Xbox
Move Around Octagon	Left Stick	Left Stick
Head Movement	Right Stick	Right Stick
Minor Lunge	Flick Left Stick	Flick Left Stick
Major Lunge	L1 + Flick Left Stick / Right Stick	LB + Flick Left Stick / Right Stick
Signature Evasion	L1 + Flick Left Stick / Right Stick	LB + Flick Left Stick / Right Stick
Switch Stance	R3	RS
Activate Flow State	D-Pad Down	D-Pad Down

UFC 6 Grappling Controls

Action	PlayStation	Xbox
Single Leg Takedown	L2 + □ + ✕	LT + X + A
Double Leg Takedown	L2 + △ + ○	LT + Y + B
Power Single Leg Takedown	L2 + Share + ✕	LT + View + A
Power Double Leg Takedown	L2 + Share + ○	LT + View + B
Collar Tie Clinch	□ + ✕	X + A
Over Under Clinch	△ + ○	Y + B
Takedown Turns	Rotate Left Stick	Rotate Left Stick
Transition / Backpack / Pull Guard	R1 + △ / R1 + □	RB + Y / RB + X
Trip / Throw	R1 + ○ / R1 + ✕	RB + B / RB + A
Submissions	L2 + R1 + △ / □	LT + RB + Y / X
Drive Takedown	Move Left Stick Forward	Move Left Stick Forward

UFC 6 Grapple Defense Controls

Action	PlayStation	Xbox
Defend Takedown / Throw	L2 + R2	LT + RT
Defend Submission	R2	RT
Single / Double Leg Defense Modifier	Move Left Stick	Move Left Stick
Clinch Escape	Rotate Left Stick	Rotate Left Stick
Evade Collar Tie Clinch	Flick Right Stick	Flick Right Stick
Defend Over Under Clinch	L2 + R2	LT + RT

UFC 6 Ground Controls

Action	PlayStation	Xbox
Get Up	Rotate Left Stick	Rotate Left Stick
Submission	Rotate Left Stick	Rotate Left Stick
Ground and Pound	Move Left Stick	Move Left Stick
Defend Transition	R2 + Flick Right Stick / Left Stick	RT + Flick Right Stick / Left Stick
Cancel Transition	R2	RT
Body Shots	L1 + □ / L1 + △	LB + X / LB + Y
Right Punch	△	Y
Left Punch	✕	A
Right Knee	○	B
Left Knee	□	X
Low Block	L2	LT
High Block	R2	RT
Muscle Modifier	R1	RB
Advanced Transition Modifier	L1	LB
Grapple Assist	D-Pad	D-Pad
Activate Flow State	Down (D-Pad)	Down (D-Pad)

UFC 6 Tips for Learning the Controls

UFC 6 features one of the deepest control schemes in any fighting game, but you don't need to memorize everything at once. Focus on the fundamentals before moving into advanced techniques.

Master basic striking first. Learn your jab, cross, hooks, uppercuts, and body kicks before experimenting with advanced combinations.
Practice takedown defense. Successfully defending takedowns with L2 + R2 (LT + RT) can completely change the momentum of a fight.
Learn the clinch separately. Clinch mechanics use a different control set than stand-up fighting, so spend time practicing them in Training Mode.
Use Flow State wisely. Activating Flow State during the right moments helps chain attacks together more efficiently.
Spend time in Practice Mode. UFC 6 rewards muscle memory more than button mashing. Repeating combinations and defensive reactions is the fastest way to improve.
Mix strikes and grappling. The best fighters constantly threaten both stand-up attacks and takedowns to keep opponents guessing.

That covers the complete UFC 6 controls for PlayStation and Xbox, including striking, movement, clinch fighting, grappling, submissions, and ground combat. We'll continue updating this guide if EA introduces new mechanics or changes controls through future title updates.

Games

controls game controls ufc ufc 6 ufc 6 guide ufc controls

Menu