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X Guard Entry from Butterfly

Forces the opponent to their feet from butterfly guard to create an X Guard entanglement, bypassing standard sweep defenses by prioritizing position entry over immediate scoring.

youtube·0:162:19·Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

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  1. 1Establish butterfly hooks and reach for an underhook or collar grip.0:42
  2. 2Fall back while pushing the opponent's armpits forward and high.0:50
  3. 3Reach one hand under the opponent's leg and pull your head toward the same-side ankle.1:20
  4. 4Thread your far leg through to catch the opponent's far foot.1:32
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X Guard: Entry from Butterfly, Controlling the Position, and Sweep (Lachlan Giles)
X Guard: Entry from Butterfly, Controlling the Position, and Sweep (Lachlan Giles)
Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
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