Half Guard Transition To Back Control

From the bottom half guard position, the objective is to work for a sweep and escape from underneath your opponent.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion teaches a transition from bottom half guard to back control.

Half Guard Sweep

From the bottom position in MMA, the objective is to sweep the opponent, secure a submission, or stand back up. From the half guard position, a fighter will often try to sweep their opponent off their base to secure top position. In this video, UFC top contender Rafael dos Anjos…

Half Guard Transition To Back Control

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. From inside the opponent’s half guard, you can work for submissions, ground and pound, or try to advance to a more dominant position. In this video, UFC top contender Rafael dos Anjos…