Open Side Control

Top Player:

  • Position: Open side control with chest pressure but no underhooks or head control.
  • Objective: Maintain dominant position, control transitions, isolate an arm.
  • Constraints: No submissions allowed; positional transitions and mounting permitted.
  • Win Condition: Secure bent arm control on one arm or reestablish dominant pin (or progress to mount).

Bottom Player:

  • Position: Bottom side control with partial frames available.
  • Objective: Disrupt control, find timing and space for escape.
  • Constraints: Must escape within realistic movement; no disengaged resets.
  • Win Condition: Escape to turtle, seated guard, or full guard.