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Grab Moves (7)
Street Fighter II

Grab Moves (7)

Learn Street Fighter II grab moves like Sumo Grip Lock and Sumo Throw. Details on SNES and GENS default controls included.

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Learn Street Fighter II grab moves like Sumo Grip Lock and Sumo Throw. Details on SNES and GENS default controls included.

Sumo Grip Lock

To perform the Sumo Grip Lock, hold Right and press the high punch button while within touching distance of your opponent. This initiates a painful wrestling lock around their waist. You can increase the damage by tapping the button rapidly before releasing. In older versions of Street Fighter II, this move also works with the kick buttons.

  • SNES Default: Hold Right and press L (within touching distance)
  • GENS Default: Hold Right and press Z (within touching distance)

Sumo Throw

To execute the Sumo Throw, hold Right and press the middle punch button while within touching distance of your opponent. This will throw them forward.

  • SNES Default: Hold Right and press X (within touching distance)
  • GENS Default: Hold Right and press Y (within touching distance)
Tips
  • Grabs require you to be extremely close to your opponent, often within touching distance.
  • Experiment with tapping the high punch button rapidly during the Sumo Grip Lock to maximize damage.
  • Be aware that grab inputs can differ slightly between console versions like SNES and Genesis (GENS).

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