Punch Defense Variation to Clinch to Takedown to Mount (Fundamentals)

Professor Lucas Lepri demonstrates a defensive technique when an opponent is throwing multiple punches. The situation begins with both standing, and the opponent starts throwing multiple punches at Lucas. Lucas protects himself by elevating his elbow and keeping his hands close to his head. Lucas then steps into the opponent and clinches the opponent’s waist. With his head still on the outside, Lucas steps his outside leg behind and around the opponent’s leg. Lucas then turns into the trapped leg, taking the opponent down and ending in the mount position.