In the case that Marcus doesn’t have the high mount, but he wants to get there from the mount, he’ll do this.
- Issue 46
This is a good way to get to the mount from side control if you were attempting to attack the far arm, or they were giving you trouble by trying to regain a guard with their legs. You’ll use your upper body to kill their shoulders, allowing you to place your focus on their lower body. It’s also k...
This technique is a great example of how effective Buchecha is with seemingly simple techniques. We’ve seen him use this many times in competition against some of the best competitors in the world.
- Issue 46
From the high-mount, one of Buchecha’s favorite attacks is the armbar. Rather than do the traditional sit back and falling to the mat, he gets the finish while still on top of his opponent. This allows him to transition into other possible finishes from a better position than down with his back t...
