Submission Hunting from Bottom

Dismantling any guard position from the bottom. Sweeps & transitions used only to create finishing opportunities, not as goals in themselves

Flow outline

  1. Open Guard

    • Key detail: your hunting ground. from here, you control distance and set traps. don't just defend—immediately attack with lasso, collar sleeve, or dlr grips to initiate your assault. opponent thinks they're safe; you're about to prove them wrong

  2. Lasso

    • Often Wrap that arm and control their posture. isn't just a grip—it's beginning of their misery. From here, you can go deep to attack or stay shallow to sweep. Either way, they're trapped in your web. Angle matters

  3. Deep Lasso

    • Maximum control. You've sunk lasso deep—now break their posture completely. is where you set up omoplatas, triangles, and back takes. They can't escape pressure; they can only tap. Don’t force it

  4. Granby Roll Sweep

    • Once set, explosive movement to reverse position. when they pressure in, you roll through them and come up on top. isn't defensive—it's an aggressive counter that puts you in dominant position to attack

  5. Butter Flip Pass

    • Once set, quick note: smash through their guard with relentless pressure. you're not passing gently—you're flipping them over and establishing knee on belly. from here, you can transition to mount or attack submissions immediately. pay attention to posture

  6. Shallow Lasso

    • Usually Control without overcommitting. Use to off-balance and sweep. When they try to posture up, you hit omoplata roll or bicep slicer sweep. They think they're safe; you're already setting trap

  7. Knee On Belly

    • From here, most of the time dominant pressure position. crush their diaphragm and control their movement. from here, you can transition to mount, attack armbars, or set up chokes. they're suffering under your weight—make them pay for every breath. pay attention to posture

  8. Omoplata Roll

    • Once set, most of the time finish shoulder lock or use it to sweep. when they try to escape, you roll through and come up on top. either way, you're attacking—either getting tap or taking dominant position to attack again. don’t force it

  9. Collar Sleeve

    • When it happens, Classic control with modern aggression. Grip collar and sleeve, then attack immediately with overhead sweeps or triangles. Don't just hold—pull them into your attacks. Make them regret every grip break attempt

  10. Overhead Sweep

    • Throw them over your head and come up in mount or side control. isn't a gentle sweep—it's a violent reversal that puts you in perfect position to attack submissions immediately. Angle matters

  11. Reverse De La Riva

    • From here, when it happens, inverted control that confuses and controls. from here, you can transition to backside 50/50, stand up for single legs, or hit arm drags. they don't know which way you're attacking—that's exactly how you want it. pay attention to posture

  12. De La Riva

    • If they frame, hook leg and control distance. is your entry to bolos and back takes. don't just play dlr—attack immediately with sweeps and transitions to back. make them fear every hook you establish. don’t force it

  13. Inverted Guard

    • upside down and dangerous. from here, you attack omoplatas, triangles, and create forward pressure. they think you're vulnerable—you're actually setting up your most devastating attacks. switch if it stalls

  14. Bolo

    • When it happens, ultimate back-taking sweep. Roll under them and come up on back. isn't just a sweep—it's a direct path to rear naked chokes and back attacks. Finish them from back every time

  15. Single Leg X

    • If it shows up, Control one leg and attack other. From here, you hit twist sweeps or transition to X Guard. position breaks their base and sets up multiple attacks. They're off-balance and vulnerable—capitalize immediately

  16. Backside 50/50

    • Key detail: usually leg entanglement from back. control both legs and attack heel hooks or transitions. isn't a stalemate—it's a dominant position where you control all attacks. make them tap to leg locks

  17. Twist Sweep

    • From here, Use their momentum against them. When they pressure in, twist and come up on top. sweep puts you in perfect position to pass guard and attack submissions. Don't just sweep—sweep to finish

  18. X Guard

    • Most of the time Maximum control of their legs. From here, you can sweep in multiple directions or transition to back takes. position gives you complete control—use it to set up your favorite submissions

  19. Modified Backside 50/50

    • Advanced leg entanglement with better control. From here, you attack heel hooks, toe holds, or transition to back. isn't playing games—it's hunting leg locks with maximum efficiency

  20. Stand Up To Single Leg

    • explosive takedown from guard. when they give you space, stand up and attack single leg. isn't defensive—it's an aggressive transition that puts you in top position to attack immediately

  21. RDLR Arm Drag Series

    • Control arm and take back. From RDLR, drag their arm across and spin to back. isn't complicated—it's a direct path to rear naked chokes. Finish them from back every single time

  22. Butterfly Guard

    • If they frame, quick note: active hooks that create sweeping opportunities. from here, you hit arm trap sweeps and overhead sweeps. don't just play butterfly—attack immediately with sweeps that put you in dominant position

  23. Sit Up Guard

    • Usually Aggressive posture that threatens sweeps and submissions. From here, you can attack triangles, omoplatas, or stand up. isn't passive—it's constantly threatening attacks that force reactions. Switch if it stalls

  24. Omoplata Roll

    • From here, Finish shoulder lock or use it to sweep. When they try to escape, you roll through and come up on top. Either way, you're attacking—either getting tap or taking dominant position to attack again. Switch if it stalls

  25. Arm Trap Sweep

    • From here, if it shows up, control their arm and use it to sweep. when they post, you trap arm and roll them over. sweep puts you in perfect position to attack armbars or transitions. don't just sweep—sweep to submit

  26. Overhead Sweep

    • If they frame, throw them over your head and come up in mount or side control. isn't a gentle sweep—it's a violent reversal that puts you in perfect position to attack submissions immediately

  27. Triangle

    • If it shows up, classic submission that finishes fights. Lock it up tight and squeeze until they tap. From inverted guard, attack comes from unexpected angles. Don't just attempt triangles—finish them every time. Timing over strength

  28. Spin To Rear Hooks

    • When it happens, Explosive movement to take back. From RDLR, spin behind them and establish hooks. isn't a transition—it's a direct attack on their back. Secure position and hunt rear naked choke immediately. Don’t force it

  29. Arm Trap Guard

    • Control their arm and limit their options. From here, you can sweep or transition to submissions. isn't just control—it's beginning of their submission. Make every arm trap count

  30. Forward Pressure

    • if it shows up, aggressive movement that creates openings. from inverted guard, drive forward to off-balance and attack. isn't defensive—it's constantly attacking and creating submission opportunities. make them react to your pressure

  31. Bicep Slicer Sweep

    • When it happens, Attack arm and use it to sweep. When they try to posture up, you lock in bicep slicer and roll them over. isn't just a sweep—it's a submission attempt that either taps them or puts you on top

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