The Anatomy of Sage Northcutt’s Submission Victory: A Step-by-Step Analysis
In Sage Northcutt’s highly anticipated return to the One Championship ring, he secured a swift submission victory at ONE Fight Night 10 against Pakistani fighter Ahmed Mujtabautilizing with an outside heel hook. This article provides a comprehensive play-by-play breakdown of the match, highlighting the key moments and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques employed by Sage Northcutt to secure the win. We break it down into 8 key steps that secured Sage’s victory against Ahmed.

Step 1: Establishing Frames and Recovering Guard
After being knocked down, Northcutt found himself in bottom half guard. He immediately focused on establishing frames and regaining control by getting back onto his side and into a guard position. This defensive strategy allowed him to prepare for a potential counterattack.

Step 2: Capitalizing on His Opponent’s Posture
In MMA, opponents often seek to posture up to strike when they gain an advantageous position. Recognizing this, Northcutt anticipated his opponent’s attempt to posture up and strike. As his opponent began to stand, it inadvertently provided Northcutt with an opportunity to execute an outside leg entanglement.

Step 3: Opponent’s Misjudgment
Northcutt’s opponent made a critical mistake by trying to stand up without properly passing the guard or securing a more dominant position. This allowed Northcutt to capitalize on the moment and initiate the outside leg entanglement.

Step 4: Proper Leg Positioning
To execute the outside heel hook effectively, Northcutt entangled his leg around his opponent’s back while pinching the knee. Although Northcutt’s legs were open during this process, it is generally recommended to close the legs in a figure four position for a tighter squeeze on the opponent’s leg.

Step 5: Barrel Roll
With the leg entangled and his opponent’s heel exposed, Northcutt initiated a barrel roll to create rotational pressure on the opponent’s knee. They completed one full rotation during this maneuver.

Step 6: Maintaining Control
After the barrel roll, Northcutt landed with his legs still unlocked. However, he quickly transitioned by bridging through to regain control and apply more pressure on the outside of the opponent’s knee. Maintaining a figure four position, Northcutt avoided potential heel slipping or leg entanglement by keeping the legs closed.

Step 7: Adding Pressure for the Finish
To increase the pressure on the opponent’s knee, Northcutt utilized several techniques. He bent the opponent’s toes towards their buttocks, ensuring better pressure on the outside of the knee. By bridging through the knee, Northcutt effectively closed the elbow, bringing his heel closer to the opponent’s buttocks, and solidifying the figure four lock.

Step 8: Finishing the Outside Heel Hook
With the technique fully locked in, Northcutt secured the outside heel hook submission, forcing his opponent to tap out. By combining rotational pressure, maintaining control of the figure four position, and properly bridging through, Northcutt executed the submission flawlessly.
Sage Northcutt’s Return to MMA: A Spectacular Submission Breakdown
Sage Northcutt’s triumphant return to MMA was marked by a dominant submission win through the implementation of an outside heel hook. This breakdown article has shed light on the crucial moments and techniques employed by Northcutt, showcasing his tactical acumen and superior grappling skills. It serves as a testament to Northcutt’s ability to capitalize on his opponent’s mistakes and execute submission techniques with precision and efficiency.

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