De la Riva | Pant Grip | Toreando Pass

Executing a Toreando Pass against De la Riva guard with pant grip control:

1. Begin by addressing the pant grip control. If it's causing discomfort, break the grip.
2. Instead of grabbing high on the leg, secure a grip closer to the knee, on the shin, mirroring this grip on the other leg.
3. Use the grips to push the leg down. Simultaneously pop your leg free and push your opponent's knee towards their chest.
4. Ensure your leg moves far away from your opponent to prevent them from re-establishing the De la Riva hook.
5. While maintaining pressure on their knee, drag the leg that was in De la Riva control down and between their legs.
6. Slide your knee over their arm to break the grip on your pants.
7. Secure head control and stabilize your position by dragging their knee to the mat.

This sequence allows you to clear the De la Riva hook and establish a dominant position while preventing common counters such as stepping to the biceps or re-hooking the De la Riva.