Bulldog Choke - UFC/MMA
The Bulldog Choke is applied when the fighter is beside the opponent, wrapping an arm around the neck and using body weight to create pressure. It is particularly effective from the turtle position or during transitions when the opponent is trying to get back up. In the UFC, this technique is considered an opportunistic submission that is often seized when the opponent leaves their neck exposed during scrambles. While it is less common than the guillotine, it can be just as dangerous when executed correctly.
Bulldog Choke
Ben Rothwell secured a victory via Bulldog Choke in the UFC, demonstrating how this technique can be effectively applied even by heavyweights, leveraging power and weight to increase pressure.
Bulldog Choke & Rear Naked Choke
The Rear Naked Choke and the Bulldog Choke both target the neck, but from different angles. The RNC comes from the back with both hooks in, while the Bulldog Choke is executed from the side, often as a solution when one cannot fully take the back. Rear Naked Choke.
FAQ - Bulldog Choke
From which position is the Bulldog Choke applied?
It is primarily applied from the side position, the opponent's turtle position, or during transitions. The fighter needs to be beside the opponent with access to the neck.
Is the Bulldog Choke a choke or a neck crank?
It can be both depending on the angle and pressure. When executed correctly, it is an arterial choke. If the angle is not perfect, it becomes more similar to a neck crank, but it remains effective and painful.
