De La Riva With Lapel and Lasso Control Escape Variation to Smash Pass (Intermediate)

Professor Lucas Lepri teaches a variation on escaping from the de la riva with the lasso and then passes using the smash pass. The opponent has the de la riva and is also controlling the lapel with the lasso. In this scenario, the opponent has his lasso hook past Lucas’ hip. Lucas starts to defend immediately gripping the lasso side sleeve and lowers his base. As he lowers his base, he also spreads his legs apart. He now grips the other leg and starts to push it down. He slides his shin over the opponent’s and now grips the collar. Lucas now changes his base and goes to the side to pass using the smash pass.