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RaychelSnr · 06-17-2009, 11:58 PM

First rule of the Octagon, don’t talk about the Octagon. But seriously, walking in with your head up and your hands down will quickly lead to you getting knocked out. You might be able to pull off some flash knockouts, but the lack of strategy will have you on the mat in no time. Any plans of attack you might have learned from WWE Smackdown vs. Raw or Fight Night won’t apply here either. The UFC is an entirely different beast. Doing your homework before a fight will pay dividends by the time the bell sounds. So here’s what you can do to improve your record.

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MC Fatigue · 06-18-2009, 12:00 AM

The only strategy I have is: don't get into the damn Muay-Thai clinch. Other than that, I just kind of go in and adapt to whatever is going on.

spfhelmiii · 06-18-2009, 09:16 AM

Second Timmay's comment. Here are two more: don't ever fight against someone using Frank Mir, and don't fight against someone using a created fighter.

As to the Mir comment, 90% of my losses so far are to Mir users. While it is still possible to beat him, a user who knows only a little about what they are doing can be deadly on the ground. I've lost to users with far worse ground skills than I, simply because they could execute transitions right through my transition blocks, and if I had any hit on stamina, could make me tap. Just not worth it.

As for created fighters, they vary, but my from my recollection you need to make sure and preview their stats before the fight begins (in the selection screen). That means choosing your fighter AFTER they choose theirs, otherwise you can't see their stats once they click 'ready'. If you don't, you have no idea what type of fighter you are against, and can get in trouble (say if they maxed out ground and submissions, but you weren't aware of this).

warrior310 · 06-18-2009, 08:27 PM

the muay thai clinch sets you up to submit your opponent.

Salhus · 06-19-2009, 12:31 AM

Ill fight CAFs who are real fighters..fedor/kimbo/couture AND they have realistic attributes.

For my strategy, same as Timmay.. Just adapt to whatever the opponent throws at you. I also block clinches/takedowns quite a bit. You'll be open shortly for strikes, but its usually worth it

p_rushing · 06-19-2009, 09:53 AM

I've fought a few CAF, but after I fought one who had over 100 in submission, never again. I was able to keep it going for a few minutes, but the guy kept running at me and then somehow pulled off some crazy submission.

joey3002 · 06-19-2009, 10:54 AM

The game rocks. I am still learning and have 2 careers in the game. I am now working with ground strategies. I first made a boxer, he did great, until I got to mir/lesner. Couldnt beat them for the life of me, thus, I never won the belt. Now im making a ground fighter, fights go longer but I usually win.

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Matt Young · 06-19-2009, 01:45 PM

I'm with Timmay. The Thai clinch is way overpowered.

06-17-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	UFC 2009 Undisputed: Pre-Fight Strategy First rule of the Octagon, don’t talk about the Octagon. But seriously, walking in with your head up and your hands down will quickly lead to you getting knocked out. You might be able to pull off some flash knockouts, but the lack of strategy will have you on the mat in no time. Any plans of attack you might have learned from WWE Smackdown vs. Raw or Fight Night won’t apply here either. The UFC is an entirely different beast. Doing your homework before a fight will pay dividends by the time the bell sounds. So here’s what you can do to improve your record. Read More - UFC 2009 Undisputed: Pre-Fight Strategy Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3

06-18-2009, 12:00 AM	#2
MC Fatigue Banned OVR: 29 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,153	Re: UFC 2009 Undisputed: Pre-Fight Strategy The only strategy I have is: don't get into the damn Muay-Thai clinch. Other than that, I just kind of go in and adapt to whatever is going on.

06-19-2009, 12:31 AM	#5
Salhus He can talk the talk OVR: 20 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,800 Blog Entries: 1	Re: UFC 2009 Undisputed: Pre-Fight Strategy Ill fight CAFs who are real fighters..fedor/kimbo/couture AND they have realistic attributes. For my strategy, same as Timmay.. Just adapt to whatever the opponent throws at you. I also block clinches/takedowns quite a bit. You'll be open shortly for strikes, but its usually worth it

06-19-2009, 09:53 AM	#6
p_rushing Hall Of Fame OVR: 20 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta	Re: UFC 2009 Undisputed: Pre-Fight Strategy I've fought a few CAF, but after I fought one who had over 100 in submission, never again. I was able to keep it going for a few minutes, but the guy kept running at me and then somehow pulled off some crazy submission.

06-19-2009, 10:54 AM	#7
joey3002 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: UFC 2009 Undisputed: Pre-Fight Strategy The game rocks. I am still learning and have 2 careers in the game. I am now working with ground strategies. I first made a boxer, he did great, until I got to mir/lesner. Couldnt beat them for the life of me, thus, I never won the belt. Now im making a ground fighter, fights go longer but I usually win. Join the best free mma online game on the planet - mmahavoc.com

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06-18-2009, 09:16 AM	#3
spfhelmiii Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Apr 2006	Second Timmay's comment. Here are two more: don't ever fight against someone using Frank Mir, and don't fight against someone using a created fighter. As to the Mir comment, 90% of my losses so far are to Mir users. While it is still possible to beat him, a user who knows only a little about what they are doing can be deadly on the ground. I've lost to users with far worse ground skills than I, simply because they could execute transitions right through my transition blocks, and if I had any hit on stamina, could make me tap. Just not worth it. As for created fighters, they vary, but my from my recollection you need to make sure and preview their stats before the fight begins (in the selection screen). That means choosing your fighter AFTER they choose theirs, otherwise you can't see their stats once they click 'ready'. If you don't, you have no idea what type of fighter you are against, and can get in trouble (say if they maxed out ground and submissions, but you weren't aware of this).

06-18-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
warrior310 Banned OVR: 23 Join Date: May 2009 Blog Entries: 27	the muay thai clinch sets you up to submit your opponent.

06-19-2009, 01:45 PM	#8
Matt Young Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Moreno Valley, CA (by way of Springfield, IL)	I'm with Timmay. The Thai clinch is way overpowered.