aatu asked on the Underground forum what to do if your opponent has a crossface, underhook, and has triangled his legs. Here’s what I would do (in all the situations you’re in your half-guard on your right side):
Situation 1: He’s not keeping very tight so you can get a frame under his throat with your left hand. Get the frame with your left hand, bring in your right hand on top of your left, place your left leg on the ground, shrimp and turn to your side, replace Z-Guard.
Situation 2: He keeps his head really tight so you can’t get a frame under his throat with your left hand. Use “Jaws of Life”, that is, put both hands on his forehead and twist it to your right, creating a lot of space. Get the frame and do what you did in the first situation.
Situation 3: He keeps his head so tight that you can’t even use “Jaws of Life” on him. Hug his head with your left hand and grab the foot/heel of his right leg with your right hand. Release your half-guard, post your left leg on the ground and bridge off of it over your right shoulder. You’ll be either able to roll them for an easy sweep or get them to post out with a hand or their knee which enables you to replace Z-guard. Here’s a video on how to do it:
All of the same things can be done if he has a crossface and an underhook, but hasn’t triangled his legs. For the sweep, instead of grabbing his heel, tap his knee. You won’t be able to roll him as often, but you’ll still be able to create space and replace Z-guard or get open guard.
Enjoy!
BRIDGE, SHRIMP, SPIN & TURTLE 