I just got this game but I need help

[dgeneryte]

I just got this game last night, I love it the graphics and combat is great. However, I need some advice. I went 0-5 to start out. I can last the fight into the third round but everytime i get into the third round I get knocked out by a kick to the head or a punch to the head and its lights out for me. What am I doing wrong? I always hold R1 to block my head, but am I using too much stamina and tiring out my fighter?

Also I try to take down a lot cuz I prefer the ground over a boxing match is that something I should try to do different? I like the game but right now it is frustrating to fight that whole time and lose the fight in the third to one punch to the head lol any advice is great.

[BIGAT86]

Is this with a created fighter? You really gotta work the combos. If you like the ground game its all about getting in the mount position. Take him down and just keep doing your transitions til you get there and then let the fists rain. I really dont bother blocking all that much because the punch still effects you. Try to step back away from the opponents punch and then throw a superman punch.

[dgeneryte]

Is this with a created fighter? You really gotta work the combos. If you like the ground game its all about getting in the mount position. Take him down and just keep doing your transitions til you get there and then let the fists rain. I really dont bother blocking all that much because the punch still effects you. Try to step back away from the opponents punch and then throw a superman punch.

It is with a created fighter, I'm trying to build up the ground game but in my career when I get into the top ten I get freakin owned on the takedowns. How do you defend a shoot takedown? Is it a back flick on the right stick?

[GAV]

It is with a created fighter, I'm trying to build up the ground game but in my career when I get into the top ten I get freakin owned on the takedowns. How do you defend a shoot takedown? Is it a back flick on the right stick?
Yes. You just have to do it early in the takedown animation.

[thestlos]

This is an amazing game, but i would recommend you fully understand the game play before you even touch online play