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Back Roll Sweep — Belt Grip Counter

Deploy this variation when the opponent chest-presses you without a cross-face. It works by threading your armpit over their shoulder to secure the far-side belt, giving you direct control of their center of gravity for the roll.

youtube·19:1121:18·Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

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  1. 1Maintain sleeve control as the opponent chest-presses.19:11
  2. 2Thread your armpit over the opponent's shoulder.19:30
  3. 3Access and grip the far-side belt knot.19:40
  4. 4Pull the head and shoulders up while rolling back.19:50
  5. 5Kick over and transition to top position.20:00
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