UFC 3 is a mixed martial arts fighting video game based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The objective of the game is to win fights in the ring and make promotional choices to build hype, gain fans, earn more cash through big contracts and capture the world's attention outside of it. We have a collection of UFC 3 cheats and tips on PS4 that will help lead you to greatness.
The following cheats will enable you to unlock the secret characters that are in the game, these include commentator Joe Rogan, martial arts legend Bruce Lee and ring announcer Bruce Buffer.
Unlock Joe Rogan
Click herehere to find out how to unlock Joe Rogan the American stand-up comedian, martial arts colour commentator and podcast host.
Unlock Bruce Lee
The following link will tell you how to play as martial arts legend Bruce Lee. How to unlock Bruce Lee.
Unlock Bruce Buffer
To unlock Bruce Buffer as a playable character in the octagon is a bit more complicated than the two secret characters above. Go to our How to Unlock Bruce Buffer page to find out how it is done.
Take a look at out tips to find out how you can improve your skills in the octagon so you are able to defeat any opponent you come up against.
Learn Combos
To be successful in the octagon you need to learn combos and know how to throw them effectively. There are dozens of different combos you can put together from the the different disciplines of martial arts such as Muy Thai, boxing and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Click here to see a list of striking combos and what buttons you need to press on your controller to perform them.
Using Kicks
Body kicks in UFC 3 can be easily countered and lead to a takedown so they should only be used when they have been setup. Well-timed low kicks however are difficult to defend against and can chop an opponent down fast so always look to get one in whenever possible.
Aim for the Liver
There is a certain amount of realism in UFC 3, for example, shots to the right-hand side of an opponent's body, where the liver sits, do more damage than shots to the left.
Break Blocks
If you have you opponent in trouble and they are almost about to be knocked out but are covering up you will be able to break down their defense by throwing shots from opposite hands. Mixing up straights and hooks will finish off your opponent quicker than just spamming the same shot.
Use Conner McGregor
If you select the cocky Irishman as your fighter you will be able to drop every fighter he faces in online gameplay. This is not surprising as the game has been heavily endorsed by Conor McGregor, who is the cover athlete as well as one of the UFC's top stars.
Have a look at our Questions and Answers section to get more help in UFC 3. Our answers to questions include how to knock out opponents fast and how to defend in the clinch.
We have 7 cheats and tips on PS4. If you have any cheats or tips for UFC 3 please send them in here. We also have cheats for this game on : Xbox One
You can also ask your question on our UFC 3 Questions & Answers page.
To unlock the most famous martial artist that ever lived you must have save data from a previous UFC game. If you have it you will automatically unlock Bruce Lee. If you don't, he will be unlocked once you complete Career mode on any difficulty.
Bruce Buffer is an American professional mixed martial arts ring announcer and the official octagon announcer for UFC events. To unlock him you must enter Tournament Mode, name your tournament 'Bruce Buffer', set the type to Strict and the weight class to Middleweight, and then tell it to Auto Fill the fighters. When you now press 'Start', Bruce Buffer will replace one of the fighters. Win the tournament to unlock him permanently.
The video below is a montage showcasing the different striking combinations in the game and how to perform them.
Cross-Lead-Hook-Rear-Lowkick:
Triangle, L1 + Square, Circle
Cross-Lead Hook-Roundhouse Kick (Head):
Triangle, L1 + Square, L1 + Circle
Double Jab-Right Hook:
Square, Square, L1 + Triangle
Body Straight-Opp. Headkick:
L2 + Square, Triangle, L1 + X/Circle
Cross-Lead Uppercut-Cross:
Triangl, Square + X, Triangle
Body Cross-Lead Hook:
L2 + Triangle, L1 + Square
Jab-Cross-Liver Hook:
Square, Triangle, L2 + L1 + Square
Jab-Cross-Liver Hook-Lowkick:
Square, Triangle, L2 + L1 + Square, Circle
Slipping Left-Right Hook:
RS + Left, L1 + Triangle
Changing Stances (Southpaw/Orthodox):
Press RS
To earn this trophy you need to defeat a COM on Advanced or higher in Exhibition or Tournament mode with each of the following Leg Submissions. To get these submissions easily, create two CAFs in the same weight class, with one rated 1 overall and one who is good at submissions. You can perform these moves if you set your CAF who is good at submissions to use the Sambo style but you may need to switch to the Jiu-Jitsu style to get one of the submissions. Have the two CAFs keep fighting on the Advanced difficulty or higher to easily get these submissions. You should be able to get each submission on the CAF with a 1 overall rating in a matter of seconds. The video below will show you how this is done.
Ankle Lock:
From open guard, on top, press R3.
Flying Scissor Heel Hook:
With a Sambo fighter only, both fighters standing, sprint by pressing L3 and hold a direction, then hold L1 and press R3.
Inside Heel Hook:
With a Sambo fighter only, both fighters standing, hold L1 and press R3.
Knee Bar:
From open guard, on top, hold L1 and press R3.
Outside Heel Hook:
With a Sambo fighter only, from an Ankle Lock, press R3 to submission switch.
Toe Hold:
With a Sambo fighter only, from half guard, on top, hold L1 and press L3 + R3, or press R3 from a Kneebar to submission switch.
The video below is a montage showcasing the top 30 best knockouts in the game.
Although not a cheat code, selecting the Irishman basically guarantees that you will be able to drop every opponent he faces in online gameplay.
The video below will show you how to unlock Joe Rogan as a playable character. Joe Rogan is an American stand-up comedian, martial arts color commentator and podcast host.
There are 33 trophies for UFC 3.
Trophies | Award |
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UFC 10: The Tournament Win four fights with the same fighter in a 16-fighter Grand Prix tournament. | Bronze |
UFC 1: The Beginning Complete the UFC 3 Introduction. | Bronze |
UFC 31: Locked and Loaded Every slot on one of your UFC Ultimate Team fighters has been filled. | Bronze |
UFC 35: Throwdown Finish the fight with a submission. (online multiplayer only) | Bronze |
UFC 68: The Uprising Earn your yellow belt in UFC Ultimate Team. (level 50) | Bronze |
UFC 73: Stacked Acquire your first Gold tier UFC Ultimate Team Item. | Bronze |
UFC 80: Rapid Fire Land a four-hit combination. (online multiplayer only) | Bronze |
UFC 11: The Proving Ground Sign a Prospect Contract during your Career. | Bronze |
UFC 12: Judgement Day Win on the main card of a Pay-Per-View during your Career. | Bronze |
UFC 34: High Voltage Start trending on social media during your Career. | Bronze |
UFC 3: The American Dream Sign a Rookie Contract during your Career. | Bronze |
UFC 47: It's On! Respond to a social media message during your Career. | Bronze |
UFC 54: Boiling Point Get very high hype for any fight during your Career. | Bronze |
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals Defeat a rival during your Career. | Bronze |
UFC 78: Validation Successfully defend your title during your Career. | Bronze |
UFC 88: Breakthrough Sign a Contender Contract during your Career. | Bronze |
UFC 101: Declaration Trigger a health event on the opponent within 10 seconds of your taunt. (only unlockable in online multiplayer) | Silver |
UFC 2: No Way Out Win against a CPU controlled fighter who is set to maximum damage, with your own set to default. | Silver |
UFC 39: The Warriors Return Complete all Sets in a single UFC Ultimate Team Program. | Silver |
UFC 45: Revolution Earn your orange belt in UFC Ultimate Team. (level 100) | Silver |
UFC 46: Supernatural Sway to avoid at least 6 strikes in 20 seconds. (only unlockable in online multiplayer) | Silver |
UFC 56: Full Force Win in the first round of an online multiplayer match. | Silver |
UFC 64: Unstoppable Complete all your daily objectives in UFC Ultimate Team in one day. | Silver |
UFC 65: Bad Intentions Pass all Skill Challenges on any difficulty. | Silver |
UFC 87: Seek and Destroy Complete all Challenges in a UFC Ultimate Team Solo Challenge Group. | Silver |
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force Sign a Legend Contract during your Career. | Silver |
UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion Sign a Superstar Contract during your Career. | Silver |
UFC 74: Respect Win a performance of the night bonus during your Career. | Silver |
UFC 109: Relentless Earn your green belt in UFC Ultimate Team. (level 150) | Gold |
UFC 99: The Comeback Survive at least two health events before winning the fight. (only unlockable in online multiplayer) | Gold |
UFC 44: Undisputed Become the Greatest Of All Time during your Career. | Gold |
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion Sign a Superstar Contract on Legendary difficulty during your Career. | Gold |
UFC 67: All or Nothing Unlock all other trophies in EA SPORTS | Platinum |
Click here to see them all.
We have 10 questions and 6 answers for UFC 3. Check them out to find answers or ask your own to get the exact game help you need.
How to knock someone out? |
Punching strength and accuracy are key but you have to wait for the right opportunity or lead them in and lay as many combo shots as possible |
How to unlock Bruce Lee? |
Bruce Lee is a returning user bonus, so to get Bruce Lee in UFC you'll need to have UFC or UFC 2 as well as UFC 3. Use the same EA account to be recognised as a returning user. |
How to knock out opponents fast |
Go to avanced settings and you pick how much dange you can do |
How do you defend the clinch |
Stay away from him...Simple,don't let him get used to your style throughout the fight,switch it up |
How to always winner |
Body shots, the right distance the right timing , wait till stamina hits low then body shots , know the distance of each fighter for the powerful connect |
Can you help answer any of these questions?
Takedowns?? |
Whats the fastest way to raise your stats I feel lik.. |
How to keep your stamina up |
Who do I get the spinning cage kick from? |
How to use your own face to create your fighter |