The Rest of My Matches

**Aesopian** · Posted On: 12/01/2006 1:15pm

You can now watch me go against...

A collegiate wrestler for the final match of the lightweight blue belt division:

http://www.aesopian.com/76/the-showdown/

A 240 lbs. blue belt:

http://www.aesopian.com/77/first-absolute-match/

And a purple belt:

http://www.aesopian.com/78/my-action-packed-match/

**MM4Guy** · Posted On: 12/01/2006 4:01pm

I'm impressed to say the least, but I can't say much more than that because my ground game is comparable to that of a ninja's.

**PoleFighter** · Posted On: 12/07/2006 2:10pm

I just finished watching the first match. I really liked how you managed to block his first pass attempt by grabbing his arm. I'd never seen that before but it seems like a good move, and in hindsight, obvious move. I also liked how you took is back from under north south. This is why I hate grappling tall flexible guys; you can pull out so much crazy **** like that. :icon_eek:

**Aesopian** · Posted On: 12/07/2006 2:14pm

A clear shot of that position was taken:

The full move is to get this grip and then kick your leg down and pull his arm in, giving you the triangle, but AJ is too strong for that to work and I'd just have tired myself out.

**PoleFighter** · Posted On: 12/07/2006 2:27pm

Thanks!

**Alasaurus** · Posted On: 12/09/2006 10:37am

Aeso,

Wow, impressive. We are close to the same build and when I
watch you grapple, it gives me hope :)

I am still getting manhandled by the stronger guys. I am drilling
technique as much as possible though.

Great job!

**Gumby** · Posted On: 12/10/2006 12:54pm

Originally Posted by Aesopian

A clear shot of that position was taken:

The full move is to get this grip and then kick your leg down and pull his arm in, giving you the triangle, but AJ is too strong for that to work and I'd just have tired myself out.

Thats a good counter to defend when someone goes for the pass with double underhooks. If you switched arms though and had your left arm in the underhook position, you may have gotten enough leverage to pry your opponents arm out and into the triangle.

I use that position alot as well- if your opponent defends and doesnt give the arm, you could try grabbing the belt and face planting him into the mat (kinda like an arm drag) and take his back or at the very least, sweep him