Matt Darcy “Gets the party started” with a butterfly sweep. Expecting his partner to post on the side they are getting swept opens up the guillotine. Another circumstance is if the opponent gets swept, but ends up recovering a deep-half. This is where a Crucifix option presents itself for a rear-naked choke and straight armlock finishes.
By threatening the cross choke opportunity opens up for the scissor sweep. The threat of submission from closed guard keeps you two steps ahead of your opponent because before they can address opening the guard, the choke has to be defended first.
Matt Darcy shows how to get the cross choke using the lapel wrap system. This variation gives more leverage when dealing with a bigger and stronger opponent.
Matt Darcy shows the traditional cross choke. Also incorporates the sling shot, clubbing the head and bypassing the hand defenses for a baseball bat style grip.
