UFC Undisputed 2009: Tips for the Submission Game

**[sAc]-MrFantastic** July 2nd 2009, 2:39 pm

UFC Undisputed 2009: Tips for the Submission Game

The ground game was generally regarded as the hardest part of mixed martial arts game play to integrate into the new UFC Undisputed 2009 video game and that turned out to be true.

While the system is a noble effort at recreating one of the most complex martial arts on the planet, if not the most complicated, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, it still is a bit uneven in
spots.

Even people who practice in jiu-jitsu might find things a little different than what they expect on the ground in UFC Undisputed 2009.

UFC Undisputed 2009: Submission Tips

The most surefire way to get a submission in UFC Undisputed 2009 is to wear your opponent out before slapping on an armbar or a triangle for example to get the tap out.

This means to wear down their stamina, not their health.

In order to get opponents to exhaust their stamina to leave them ripe for a submission victory, try to get them to expend their energy. One way to do this is to bait them by getting them in your guard (with your legs wrapped around them on your back) and wait for them to come to you. Let them struggle to try and punch you or fight for position. You want to conserve your own energy while letting them expend theirs as much as possible and staying out of danger.

The transition game is also very important. Learn how to react in every situation to get the best position for a submission. This is also a great time to burn the opponent's stamina. When they go for a transition of their own to a better position, use their own momentum against them by reversing the attempt, which will drain their stamina considerably.

You can also block attacks and transition attempts as well.

Finally, an opponent in the grey zone who is badly damaged by a massive blow will be vulnerable to a submission as well so stay aggressive and try for one if you're unable to pound your opponent out.

Also be aware that the gap between submission offense and defense is also very important when matching up fighters. If you're trying to submit Frank Mir with Brock Lesnar it probably won't happen in UFC Undisputed 2009 unless you happen to be an expert playing on the lowest difficulty level