Inverted Armlock

Transitioning to an armbar from the flower sweep can lead to a situation where the opponent pulls their arm out to defend. In this scenario, maintain the clinch position with elbows out and knees to the chest. As you begin to turn and bridge, aim to secure a grip on the opponent's pant leg, bringing your head down towards their knee.

1. When the opponent withdraws their arm, maintain control of their head and clinch position.
2. Rotate back to face the opponent, releasing the pant leg and immediately reaching for their elbow to halt their movement.
3. Instead of transitioning to a triangle choke, place your foot on their hip and square your shoulders and hips with theirs.
4. Pinch your knees together and use both hands to apply pressure on the opponent's elbow joint or slightly higher towards the tricep to finish the armbar.

This technique provides an effective option for securing an armbar when the opponent defends against the initial submission attempt from the flower sweep.