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