Knee Cut to Canto Choke Submission from Top Position (Advanced)

Professor Lucas Lepri demonstrates a systematic approach to passing the guard and finishing with a Canto Choke from a dominant position. The core of the technique is a controlled knee cut pass that counters the opponent's knee shield and immediate defense, establishing a powerful cross-face. The sequence begins with Lucas approaching and isolating the opponent's leg, preventing the use of a knee shield. By pulling the opponent's collar and isolating their leg, Lucas forces the opponent to drop their knee, which allows him to complete the knee cut. A key detail is that Lucas keeps his own leg position tight to prevent the opponent from establishing an under hook or bumping him off. After completing the pass to a dominant side-top position, Lucas immediately transitions to the Canto Choke. He secures a deep collar grip and drives his forehead and weight down onto the opponent's mat side shoulder. While applying this pressure, the technique involves bringing his outside leg over the opponent's head to aid in squeezing to finish the choke. This emphasis on maintaining heavy pressure and immediately transitioning to the choke capitalizes on the opponent being flattened and off balance from the successful pass.