Ten-time roosterweight BJJ world champion Bruno Malfacine has a mountain of moves in his arsenal, and today he teaches you one — a nice sweep using your opponent’s collar.
In the position, sent in exclusively for the delight of Graciemag readers, the cross grip serves to redirect the opponent’s weight while Malfacine hip-escapes to the opposite side, with a strong grip on the pants, to come up with the leg under control.
After doing the technical lift, Malfa has two options: to finish on the arm if his opponent exposes himself, or to advance with a long step beyond the waist line and project his hip forward, reaching the mount.
Watch it all come together here: