 The controls were designed to give more realistic movement to characters . Characters can dash , bob and weave in all eight directions . The punches are divided into left and right jabs / hooks . When punches are used in conjunction with " technique " and " special " buttons , extra types of punches can be executed . Combinations and counter @-@ punches are also possible . By combining upper body movements with punches , players can duck down and hit to the body or lean back and throw a quick punch to the head . The initial setup uses the left analog stick for all the character 's bodily movements ; minor movements to the stick control the upper body movements , while larger movements control the lower body and movement within the ring . 
