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SubmissionMountIntermediate

Americana from Mount

Applies an arm lock from the mount position, using a deep hook to prevent the attacker from bench-pressing you off.

youtube·2:23:202:55:00·GracieBreakdown

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  1. 1Trap the arm by pinning the elbow to the ground near the neck.2:23:20
  2. 2Sneak your hand under the elbow and grab your own wrist.2:26:40
  3. 3Shoot a deep hook with the opposite leg and slide the hand down.2:30:00
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