Seat-Belt Control | Mount

Maintaining back control is crucial, but sometimes it's necessary to transition to other positions to either regain control or secure a finish. When an opponent is effectively defending, transitioning to mount or guard is advisable, with mount being the preferable option due to its proximity to back control.

1. When an opponent falls to the weak side and bridges up, making it difficult to maintain back control or execute a choke, it's important to adapt.
2. If the arm is trapped and unable to post or choke, instead of forcing the position, transition by moving the leg that was hooking over to the other side of the opponent.
3. Keep the trapping arm under the opponent's arm and use the chest to push against their trapped arm to prevent them from turning into you.
4. Drive the chest onto the back of the opponent's tricep to maintain pressure and secure the mount position.
5. Once in mount, establish a strong base by hugging the opponent's head, facing out, and keeping hips down. This position allows for effective control and the ability to counter the opponent's attempts to roll.
6. If the arm becomes trapped during the opponent's bridge, immediately switch legs to transition smoothly into mount, continuing to trap the opponent's arm and applying pressure to prevent them from facing you.
7. Drive pressure into the opponent while turning the hip to finalize the transition into a solid mount position.

This approach ensures that even when back control is compromised, one can still maintain a dominant position and work towards a finish or re-establishing back control.