How to Slam on UFC 4 | Every Takedown Explained
The UFC 4 game has tweaked many of its controls from their previous game (UFC 3).
In this page, we will explain how to slam on UFC 4 from every different position, with every button combination included.
Table of Contents
- How to Slam on UFC 4
- Single Leg Takedown
- Double Leg Takedown
- Power Single Leg
- Power Double Leg
- From the Clinch
- Hip Toss
- Ankle Pick
- Lead Leg Trip
- Back Leg Trip
- BJJ Front Leg Trip
- BJJ Back Leg Trip
- High Crotch Slam
How to Slam on UFC 4
There are over half a dozen ways to take your opponent down in UFC 4, it ultimately depends how you prefer to do it.
The most reliable takedowns depend on the stats of the fighter that you are using, however the single leg and double leg takedowns are normally automatic when they're well-timed.
The most satisfying takedown to do that actually slams your opponent, are the Power Single leg takedown and the Power Double Leg takedown.
Below, we discuss what button combination to do to perform each type of takedown.
Single Leg Takedown
All of these controls are done with a fighter that stands in an Orthodox stance (left foot forward, right foot back).
This means that if your fighter stands in Southpaw (the opposite stance), it will be the opposite punch hand.
Xbox
- LT + X
PlayStation
- L2 + Square
Double Leg Takedown
Xbox
- LT + Y
PlayStation
- L2 + Triangle
Entry
Finish
Power Single Leg
Xbox
- LT + LB + X - This will lift your opponent in the air
- Move the left stick in any direction - To carry your opponent around the octagon
- Hit X again to slam your opponent
PlayStation
- L2 + L1 + Square - This will lift your opponent in the air
- Move the left stick in any direction - To carry your opponent around the octagon
- Hit Square again to slam your opponent
Power Double Leg
Xbox
- LT + LB + Y - This will lift your opponent in the air
- Move the left stick in any direction - To carry your opponent around the octagon
- Hit Y again to slam your opponent
PlayStation
- L2 + L1 + Triangle - This will lift your opponent in the air
- Move the left stick in any direction - To carry your opponent around the octagon
- Hit Triangle again to slam your opponent
From the Clinch
It's important to know that the takedowns below this section can only be done when your fighter is in the clinch.
You are still able to do all of the takedowns mentioned prior to this section, in the clinch.
In order to get your opponent in the clinch, get close to your opponent and hit:
- RB + X (Lightly tap X, if you don't lightly tap it it will throw a big punch instead) - In orthodox stance

Judo Hip Toss
Must be in a clinch position.
Xbox
- RB + A
You'll want to ensure that you're not moving your left stick when hitting these combination of buttons.
If you hit RB + A while making your opponent move backwards (moving the left stick towards them), this take down will become an inside trip.
You can also do this move when you have your opponent against the cage.
PlayStation
- R1 + X
You'll want to ensure that you're not moving your left stick when hitting these combination of buttons.
If you hit R1 + X while making your opponent move backwards (moving the left stick towards them), this take down will become an inside trip.
Ankle Pick
Must be in a clinch position
Xbox
- RB + B
PlayStation
- R1 + Circle
BJJ Front Leg Trip
Must be in a clinch position.
Xbox
Circle Them Towards Your Lead Leg + RB + Button of the leg you want to trip with
PlayStation
Circle Them Towards Your Lead Leg + R1 + Button of the leg you want to trip with
BJJ Back Leg Trip
Must be in a clinch position.
Xbox
Circle Them Towards Your Lead Leg + RB + Button of the leg you want to trip with
PlayStation
Circle Them Towards Your Lead Leg + R1 + Button of the leg you want to trip with
High Crotch Slam
You must be clinched, in the single under dominant position.
Xbox
- RB + B
PlayStation
- R1 + Circle
Suplex
Must be clinched in the Over/Under position.
Xbox
- RB + A
PlayStation
- R1 + X
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