Make Armbars Great Again!

[Legendary]

I was thinking recently about how armbars are less and less common. The submission defense of fighters has gone up and most guys probably don't spend too much time on the offense of it. IMO its the ultimate "live by the sword" submission. You can easily lose position (via mount) and it could hurt you in a fight if you don't get it. It is the classic submission, aside from the RNC or Guillotine, it was a staple. Everyone knows when someone is getting choked, even casual fans, but when they see someone getting armbarred, they are often in awe.

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"THE FIGHT IS OVER!" - Herb Dean

Post your favorite armbar finishes.

MAKE ARMBARS GREAT AGAIN.

 

[La Elefante]

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[Kyler Ruxin]

 

[tramendous]

 

[Rondas Pillow]

I was thinking the last one that was really impressive was Pettis armbaring Benson in the first round. Fuck, its been 4 years. It was funny cause Benson came out in his gi with his new black belt and got promptly submitted lol

 

[Rondas Pillow]

I like how he is struggling, struggling and then realizes the armbar is there and switches so quick.

 

[Legendary]

I was thinking the last one that was really impressive was Pettis armbaring Benson in the first round. Fuck, its been 4 years. It was funny cause Benson came out in his gi with his new black belt and got promptly submitted lol

As a Benson fan, I was so pissed. It was slick though.

 

[Kyler Ruxin]

I like how he is struggling, struggling and then realizes the armbar is there and switches so quick.

yea it was great awareness by GSP on one hand, on the other hand, he was beating his ass so bad in that match that he probably could have done anything he wanted to. He really cemented himself as the best WW on the planet right there.

 

[lockjaw211]

Mir snapping Sylvia arm was a good one.

 

[Rea_ctor]

Where you at Ronda, where you at??

 

[UhHuhSure]

 

[Mr Wings]

 

[Mr Wings]

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That was a triangle

 

[Erocthadon]

Dustin Hazelett- Josh Burkman was fucking sweeeet.

 

[dildos]

this thread now is about leg kicks.

 

[thoughtsone]

Needs more dongbar imo

 

[TUFNewb]

 

[La Elefante]

That was a triangle

If you weren't a casual you would notice him trying to get the 2 on 1 grip on his left arm in an attempt to transition to an armbar. Then again this is sherdog so i shouldn't take basic jiu jitsu understanding as a given.

 

[Legendary]

Dustin Hazelett- Josh Burkman was fucking sweeeet.

Yeah it was!

 

[Gabe]

Cerrone snapping Perry’s arm