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The Relaxed Guy · 03-01-2018, 02:35 PM

UFC Undisputed 3 is frequently used as a benchmark for what an MMA game's grappling should look like. With all the talk about EA UFC 3's ground game, I figured I'd post this old vid just as a reference for people.

At the time, I didn't realize this would be my only surviving UD3 grappling video. So this was just a random ranked fight and it doesn't showcase all the intricacies of the ground game, particularly with back control and cage work.
**Also, it's recorded from an iPad. I fix the camera angle after round 1. Its still decent quality and clearly shows the fight.**

The main thing I want people to take away from this is how realistically you could emulate a grinding, smothering style. Note the underhook battle early where my opponent seems to be holding his own, then how my persistence gradually overwhelms him as the fight goes on until he's broken. You could actually use Fitch realistically.

Again, I'm playing as Fitch, so I'm purposely trying to smother and grind my opponent. I'm also using more of a wrestling style as opposed to a BJJ style, so my emphasis was on control and pressure as opposed to passing, taking the back, etc.

In my opinion, UD3 is still unlike any other MMA game to date, in that it gave you the freedom to grapple how you wanted. You could not just strike, but grapple like the fighter you picked. You could even dominate off your back. The depth is IMO still unrivaled.

https://youtu.be/-rgpT2XAtLQ

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Morgan Monkman · 03-01-2018, 02:38 PM

Turn based grappling is the best and only way to go!

You actually felt like you were transitioning, not waiting for a stupid meter to fill.

Who would have though blocking left would actually block left?!?!?

Why must my blocking for transitions be based off camera angles and not the actual way the guy is transitioning???

The Relaxed Guy · 03-01-2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgan Monkman


	Turn based grappling is the best and only way to go! You actually felt like you were transitioning, not waiting for a stupid meter to fill. Who would have though blocking left would actually block left?!?!? Why must my blocking for transitions be based off camera angles and not the actual way the guy is transitioning???

Yeah. The meter fill thing, despite it's positives for game balance, completely kills the immersion. You're more focused on "gaming the meter" and working for grapple advantage, than just grappling.

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Morgan Monkman · 03-01-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Relaxed Guy


	Yeah. The meter fill thing, despite it's positives for game balance, completely kills the immersion. You're more focused on "gaming the meter" and working for grapple advantage, than just grappling. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

i have been watching a lot of Combat Jiu Jitsu lately and i don't see people gaining grappling advantage and becoming able to advance from landing baby punches, whats up with that?!?!

Find_the_Door · 03-01-2018, 03:00 PM

One thing Undisputed definitely had right for sure - GNP and posturing up and down.

The Relaxed Guy · 03-01-2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgan Monkman


	i have been watching a lot of Combat Jiu Jitsu lately and i don't see people gaining grappling advantage and becoming able to advance from landing baby punches, whats up with that?!?!

No I was watching Andre Galvao the other day and there was definitely a yellow circle filling up above his head

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Stealthhh · 03-01-2018, 03:14 PM

That was some beautiful grappling.

bmlimo · 03-01-2018, 03:18 PM

The grappling was by far more fluid...

03-01-2018, 02:35 PM	#1
The Relaxed Guy Banned OVR: 0 Join Date: Apr 2016	Undisputed 3 grappling video UFC Undisputed 3 is frequently used as a benchmark for what an MMA game's grappling should look like. With all the talk about EA UFC 3's ground game, I figured I'd post this old vid just as a reference for people. At the time, I didn't realize this would be my only surviving UD3 grappling video. So this was just a random ranked fight and it doesn't showcase all the intricacies of the ground game, particularly with back control and cage work. Also, it's recorded from an iPad. I fix the camera angle after round 1. Its still decent quality and clearly shows the fight. The main thing I want people to take away from this is how realistically you could emulate a grinding, smothering style. Note the underhook battle early where my opponent seems to be holding his own, then how my persistence gradually overwhelms him as the fight goes on until he's broken. You could actually use Fitch realistically. Again, I'm playing as Fitch, so I'm purposely trying to smother and grind my opponent. I'm also using more of a wrestling style as opposed to a BJJ style, so my emphasis was on control and pressure as opposed to passing, taking the back, etc. In my opinion, UD3 is still unlike any other MMA game to date, in that it gave you the freedom to grapple how you wanted. You could not just strike, but grapple like the fighter you picked. You could even dominate off your back. The depth is IMO still unrivaled. https://youtu.be/-rgpT2XAtLQ Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports Martyzz, manliest_Man, sevcrane and 15 others like this.

03-01-2018, 02:38 PM	#2
Morgan Monkman North of 60 OVR: 0 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hay River Posts: 1,388	Re: Undisputed 3 grappling video Turn based grappling is the best and only way to go! You actually felt like you were transitioning, not waiting for a stupid meter to fill. Who would have though blocking left would actually block left?!?!? Why must my blocking for transitions be based off camera angles and not the actual way the guy is transitioning??? Martyzz, sevcrane, bram and 4 others like this. __________________ PSNID: B_A_N_E

03-01-2018, 03:00 PM	#5
Find_the_Door Nogueira connoisseur OVR: 5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,065	Re: Undisputed 3 grappling video One thing Undisputed definitely had right for sure - GNP and posturing up and down. WarMMA, sevcrane, cal7_11 and 13 others like this. __________________ Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira - UFC Hall of Fame

03-01-2018, 03:14 PM	#7
Stealthhh Pro OVR: 0 Join Date: Nov 2017	Re: Undisputed 3 grappling video That was some beautiful grappling. mannyonelover and MysticJack541 like this.

03-01-2018, 03:18 PM	#8
bmlimo MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Apr 2016	Re: Undisputed 3 grappling video The grappling was by far more fluid... Zeta Reticulan1, Stealthhh and MysticJack541 like this.

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