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Side Control Escape — Elbow Roll Entry

Used when the opponent controls your hips but lacks heavy pressure or a cross-face. Rolls over the controlling elbow to create space and shoots the leg back to standing or guard.

youtube·0:542:50·Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

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  1. 1Grip the opponent's elbow with both hands.1:17
  2. 2Push the opponent's arm away while rolling your body over your right elbow.1:54
  3. 3Lift your hips and shoot your right leg back toward standing or guard.2:18
  4. 4Keep your hips close to the opponent and maintain a high top leg.2:32
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Linking 4 different side control escapes (Lachlan Giles)
Linking 4 different side control escapes (Lachlan Giles)
Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
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