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Originally Posted by neonatural45
GSP's options from his back
1. Stand up using athletic ability and power
2. Wait for bell to ring
3. Get finished
Haven't seen anything from GSP's back besides those.....
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Well that's not entirely true. GSP has swept Spratt straight into mount before too.
GSP uses a very defensive guard where he is trying to minimize damage by using wrist control effectively. He did that against Menjivar, Kos and Fitch. The problem is that he should learn to use his guard offensively... maybe some reverse armbars.. maybe a few triangles... and what about the gogo lol.
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Originally Posted by Palma
Besides, fighters with good guards don't usually avoid the guard their entire career... if you have a good guard you'll not only find a way to pull guard, but you will also win from guard at least once.
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Well it also depends on your wrestling too. A lot of BJJ practioners don't have the great takedown ability possessed by some wrestlers. GSP never needed to pull guard because he has been highly successful in taking down his opponents. Shields is actually a very good example because he rarely pulls guard (well he does it much more in BJJ tourneys). He has great wrestling and takes his opponent down quite frequently, so he probably doesn't see the need in pulling guard. Then again a lot of fighters have better top games than bottom.