Atlas/Control/Sprawl Control
Control position·guillotine choke, D'Arce choke, anaconda choke
Sprawl Position
Front Headlock Control

Sprawl Control

Hips sprawled down, head controlled - stops takedown, creates attacks

Dominance
70
vs 30
Control depth
Proximal
Controlling
Transitions
20
outbound
Submissions
33
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Control position achieved after sprawling to defend a takedown where downward hip pressure is maintained while controlling opponent's head and arm. The sprawled hips prevent completion of the takedown attempt. This position creates submission opportunities and transitions to other dominant positions.

What you do

The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.

Open1position detailin the App Store↗
Dominance — Controlling perspective
70 vs 30
Disadvantaged↓ 40Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
Dominance — Escaping perspective
30 vs 70
Disadvantaged↓ -40Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fighting to escape sprawl pressure and recover takedown position or disengage
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLATTACKTAKEDOWN DEFENCESUBMISSION
//03—Transitions outbound

20 ways out.

All20transitionsin the App Store↗
Sprawl Control →
Spin Behind from Front Headlock
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Front Headlock to D'Arce
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Gator Roll
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Crucifix Entry
Both arms trapped - one in legs, one in hands
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Guillotine Control
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to North-South
Chest over head, inverted - heavy pressure, kimura attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Quarter Nelson
Arm under armpit, pressure up - breaks turtle, paths to back
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Standing Back Control
Behind them standing - choke or dump
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Body Lock Ride
Both arms under torso - mat returns, back takes
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Sprawl Control →
Sit-Out
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Sprawl Control →
Turtle Roll to Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Sprawl Control →
Peterson Roll
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Single Leg Control
One leg captured - finish the takedown
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Double Leg Control
Both legs controlled around thighs
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Dogfight
Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Arm Drag
Pull arm across, step to back
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to 2-on-1 Tie
Two hands on one arm - leverage advantage
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Sprawl Control →
Sprawl Control to Underhooks
Arms inside - drive and lift
Type
Reversal
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

33 finishes live
from this position.

All33submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
D'Arce Choke
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Guillotine Choke
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-003
Anaconda Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Arm-in Guillotine
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-005
High Elbow Guillotine
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-006
Hawaiian Necktie
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-007
Japanese Necktie
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Peruvian Necktie
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-009
Ten Finger Guillotine
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-010
Wakigatame
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-011
Brabo Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-012
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-013
Bulldog Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-014
Hara Gatame
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-015
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Clock Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Katagatame
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-019
North-South Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-020
Cattle Catch
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-021
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Kimura
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
Ninja Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Short Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Armbar
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-028
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-029
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-030
Loop Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-031
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-032
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-033
Twister
Controlling
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control84
Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
5 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control86
Crucifix
Both arms trapped - one in legs, one in hands
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Sprawl Control · Control

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