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This post is dedicated to the catch wrestling / crucifix headlock hold Lesnar had on Mir in their rematch.
While watching Mir vs. Lesnar 2, Brock was able to hold Mir down in a catch-wrestling style headlock. For those of you familiar with the standard holding position for top half guard (crossface plus far side underhook), imagine using your crossfacing arm, get it really deep, and that same arm grabs their far side bicep, palm down. Add a little torque to the hold, and you've got a crucifix-style cross face PLUS the added benefit of a far side underhook, all with one arm.
I couldn't help but compliment Lesnar and his camp the other night while watching the match - for Lesnar this was AWESOME for him due to the fact he had one arm totally free to pretty much rearrange Mir's face with strikes.
Has anyone here who trains utilized such a hold? As far as a pure grappling standpoint, anything else you guys have comboed this hold with? Submissions? Gi chokes?
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