Although it's a dominant position, it can be extremely difficult a strong, negative fighter from the side-mount. Most of the time they will protect their neck effectively and keep their elbows pinned closely to their sides, offering few openings for the attacker.
In this video, 3rd-degree Riger Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Nicolas Gregoriades demonstrates a technique for countering overly-defensive postures in side-control position.
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