Mixed Martial Arts Basics “Part 1”

Mixed Martial Arts Basics “Part 2”

MMA Mount Position

The mount position is one of the most dominant positions in mixed martial arts for both striking and submissions.

Mount Control Position

This is how to control the top from the Mount Position in Mixed Martial Arts. Before you can strike or submit you need to maintain the dominant top position.

Strikes from the Mount Position

The Mount Position in MMA is one of the best positions to strike from. From the Mount, you can easily hit with punches, for example, without ever being hit back effectively.

Submissions from the Mount Position

The Mount Position in MMA allows you to apply several types of submission holds to finish a fight. These finishing holds include the Arm Bar, Kimura and Omoplata.

Escapes from the Mount Position

You don’t want to be on the bottom in the Mount Position in MMA because you are in eminent danger of being knocked out or submitted. These are essential escapes from the Mount.

From the Mount Position, a fighter can deliver devastating strikes to his opponent from the top with little danger of being hit back effectively. Straight punches, hooks, elbow strikes and hammer fists can all be used from the mount.

Straight Punches

Punch straight down between his guard.

Hooks

Circular punches going around his guard.

Elbows

Control his head or post with the other hand and deliver inward elbow strikes to the head.

Hammer Fists

Trap an arm and backhand strike using the forearm or the fist.

More about the other mount positions

• Mixed Martial Arts Mount Positions
• Mount Control Positions
• Submissions from the Mount Position
• Escapes from the Mount Position