Full Mount - UFC/MMA
In MMA, the full mount is the position that every grappler aims to achieve and maintain. With their body weight on the opponent and knees tight against the hips, the fighter in mount can unleash devastating strikes using gravity or look for submissions like armbars and various chokes. The fighter on the bottom has very limited options and must defend against strikes and submissions simultaneously. Full mount is often a precursor to a finish in MMA.
Full Mount
Khabib Nurmagomedov frequently achieved full mount after takedowns, from which he unleashed relentless ground and pound. At UFC 242 against Dustin Poirier, Khabib's mount set up the final submission.
Full Mount & Back Mount
Back Mount is the position where the fighter controls the opponent's back with hooks from their legs. While full mount controls the front, back mount controls the back, providing direct access to chokes like the rear naked choke. Back Mount.
FAQ - Full Mount
What is the difference between mount and full mount?
The terms are generally interchangeable in the UFC. 'Full mount' specifies that both knees are on the ground with full control, distinguishing it from variations like high mount where the fighter sits higher on the chest.
Does full mount guarantee victory?
Not automatically, but it is an extremely advantageous position. An experienced fighter can survive the mount with good defense, but most fights that reach prolonged full mount end in stoppage.
