EA Sports UFC 6: How to Touch/Check Gloves and Use Taunts and Emotes Without Getting Punished
Credit: Electronic Arts
Full Guide

EA Sports UFC 6: How to Touch/Check Gloves and Use Taunts and Emotes Without Getting Punished

Alexandre Alexandre Jollier
Follow us on

In brief

Discover how to respectfully touch gloves in EA Sports UFC 6 without getting caught out, and master stances and emotes to intimidate your opponents at the right time. An essential guide to asserting your style in the fight while staying cautious against dirty tricks.

In EA Sports UFC 6, touching gloves at the start of a fight is a symbolic gesture fighters perform to show respect toward one another. But be careful that it doesn't turn into a trap set by your opponent...

Touching Gloves: A Sign of Respect

Touching gloves is not an official gesture, but it is commonly accepted in the world of martial arts. In UFC 6, you can touch gloves by slowly approaching your opponent while holding L2 or LT. Keep in mind that your opponent must also want to touch gloves. If you've already approached and they aren't willing to do the same, they might well take the opportunity to attack you.

Note that the window to touch gloves is relatively short. If you miss it, try again at the start of the next round. It's often better, in ranked modes, not to touch gloves at all, because sometimes even the smallest advantage can prove decisive.

Taunts and Emotes: Show Off Your Style

Provided you touch gloves, UFC 6 offers you a wide range of taunts and emotes that let you show off your personality, or even tease your opponent. Combat taunts are there to electrify the crowd, and are triggered by pressing the D-Pad buttons. To pay tribute to your opponent, hold L1 or LB while pressing a D-Pad button, and this should bring a good-natured spirit to the fight, no matter the competitive level.

Timing and Strategy

What's the ideal moment to perform these taunts? When your opponent is dazed or on the ground. You can cancel the animation once it's started, but delaying can leave you open to a counter-attack, so don't let your celebrations cost you too much!

Note

In UFC 6, some cunning opponents tend to use the glove-touch gesture as a way to land their first strike. So try to figure out whether your opponent genuinely wants to touch gloves, or if they're simply waiting for an opportunity to hit you.

Don't get swept up in the intensity of the moment—stay guarded and alert against your opponents, ready to react to any situation. If you suspect an attempt at a sneaky maneuver, back away and then return to the fight.

Share this article

In ranked mode, are you more the type to touch gloves or to stay cautious?

Frequently asked questions

How do you touch gloves in UFC 6?
Approach your opponent slowly and hold L2 (PS5) or LT (Xbox) to perform the gesture. Your opponent must also want to touch gloves, otherwise the moment will pass and you'll only be able to try again in the next round.
Is it a good idea to touch gloves in ranked mode?
It's often best to avoid it, as even the smallest advantage can prove decisive. What's more, some crafty opponents may take the opportunity to attack you immediately.
When should you perform a stance or an emote in a fight?
The ideal moment is when your opponent is stunned or on the ground. You can cancel the animation if needed, but be careful: waiting too long leaves you open to a counterattack.
How do you pay respect to your opponent with an emote?
Hold L1 (PS5) or LB (Xbox) while pressing a D-Pad button. This will bring a friendly spirit to the fight, no matter the level of competition.

Key takeaways

  • Touching gloves is done by holding L2 or LT when facing a willing opponent, but it remains a potential trap in ranked modes.
  • Fighting stances are triggered with the D-Pad and are used to hype up the crowd without major risk.
  • Use L1 or LB + D-Pad to pay respect to your opponent and create a friendly atmosphere.
  • Only perform your celebrations when your opponent is stunned or on the ground to avoid counterattacks.
  • Stay alert: some players abuse the glove-touch gesture to land their first hit on you.

Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to react!

Leave a comment

Similar guides

Latest articles