Open Side Control
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.