In this two-part series, BJJ & Judo black belt Tommy Elliott examines the fundamentals of guard passing and the divergence between MMA and sport BJJ. As well as diving into the evolution of guard passing in MMA, through four fighters who exemplified the art.
This technique breakdown is a guest post from BJJ & Judo black belt, multiple time Fight 2 Win Pro competitor, and amateur Muay Thai fighter Tommy Elliott.
Part one of this series examined modern sport Jiu Jitsu guard passing, as well as the fundamental aspects of modern MMA wrestling and striking, and how those impact the ability to transition Jiu Jitsu techniques into mixed martial arts. Part two looks at the evolution of guard passing in MMA, and exactly why and how it has transformed to meet the specific needs of the sport.