Buggy Choke - UFC/MMA
The Buggy Choke has challenged conventional jiu-jitsu logic by demonstrating that it's possible to submit an opponent from bottom side control, a position traditionally viewed as one of the worst. The fighter lifts one leg and wraps it around the opponent's neck, creating choking pressure with the bend of the knee. In the UFC, this technique is still evolving but has already made waves in the competitive grappling scene, representing the continuous innovation in mixed martial arts.
Buggy Choke
The Buggy Choke has been seen in high-level competitive grappling and is starting to make its appearance in MMA, with creative fighters attempting this technique from bottom side control to surprise opponents who think they have the upper hand.
Buggy Choke & Gogoplata
The Gogoplata, like the Buggy Choke, is a submission that uses the legs to choke from the bottom position. Both require significant flexibility and represent unconventional techniques that challenge traditional positions. Gogoplata.
FAQ - Buggy Choke
How did the Buggy Choke originate?
The Buggy Choke emerged in modern grappling as a response to bottom side control. It was developed and popularized within the no-gi jiu-jitsu community and is gradually making its way into the MMA world.
Does the Buggy Choke require special flexibility?
Yes, it requires good flexibility in the legs and hips to successfully bring the leg up to the opponent's neck from bottom side control. Not all fighters have the necessary mobility to execute it.
