Side Control to Americana or Spinning Armbar (Fundamentals)

Professor Lucas Lepri teaches how to get the americana submission or spinning armbar from the side control. Lucas has the opponent in the side control position and under hooks the arm to isolate it. If the opponent tries to extend the arm in an attempt to escape, Lucas can immediately go for the americana submission. If the opponent does not extend the arm, then Lucas pulls the arm in and uses his other hand to control the collar. Lucas then posts his hand on the mat and spins to the other side to get the armbar submission.