It's refreshing to see an athlete who not only dislikes playing/having lapel guard played on them, but also knows how to counter it effectively. There are very few athletes who are good enough to avoid being stalled out by other opponents (Lo/Buchecha/Rodolfo etc.) to keep the action going since it requires being that much better than your opponent. Hopefully one day, fans and athletes can push the IBJJF to evolve their ruleset to incentivize action and disincentivize stalling. Thanks for being one of the few remaining new-school athletes who isn't focused on stalling their way to victory. Looking forward to seeing your success at the highest level at black belt eventually!
Hey DC! Cheers for the analysis video, super detailed. I was wondering if you experience omoplata counters when entering the Over/Over position? (6:24)
I frequently try the body-lock/over-over position, but a lot of times before I can switch my head to the opposite side my opponent works their hand into my lapel, under the chin, etc, and uses it as a lever to lift my body and head off them a bit, which makes it easier to recompose. How do you deal with that?
Is there any chance in the over over he could use his right hand to try to control your left pant leg. And then if you sprawl in response it gives him ability to either sneak his hips back towards his right, or else it lets him throw his left leg over your back?
