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MMA glossary

half guard

A ground position in which the bottom fighter controls one or both legs of the opponent on top, preventing them from advancing to a more dominant position. Buckley is criticized for not knowing how to use it.

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How Strickland dethroned Chimaev, and what comes next? + Van masterclass
May 11, 2026 · Aldric & Herbi · 43 k views

How Strickland dethroned Chimaev, and what comes next? + Van masterclass

« what he's trying to do is actually a bit of a cheap wrestler's trick on the ground, not playing half guard at all. He lets him pass, lets Brardi get to side control. He doesn't even know how to hold a half guard. »

Aldric · at 1:45:15
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