The Overhook Clinch

The Overhook Clinch is a great option when your opponent beats you to the underhook (or you bait them into the underhook for this clinch position).

In a situation where you can pin your opponent against the ropes or cage, it is a great option for regaining control, and setting them up for some follow up techniques.

• Step 1

Here, I have Nate pinned against the cage with left wrist control, but he has the left underhook on me.
• Step 2

I overhook Nate's left arm with my right
• Step 3

I take my left hand and grab Nate's right trap, getting my left forearm under Nate's chin and tight to his chest
• Step 4

I lift Nate's chin with my left forearm as keep my head tight to prevent Nate from hitting me with his right hand
• Step 5

From this position, I knee Nate in the left leg...
• Step 6

I could also knee Nate in the body from this position...l
• Step 7

I could also pull down on Nate's head and drive a knee to his face
• Step 8

If Nate tries to follow his underhook and spin out of my Overhook Clinch....
• Step 9

I could try and trip his inside leg to knock him off balance....
• Step 10

while he steps back to catch his balance...
• Step 11

I could catch him offguard and drive a knee into his midsection or head...
• step 12

Or I could sacrifice myself and step behind both of his legs
• Step 13

and trip him over my leg to the mat
• The Overhook Clinch

So Key points to remember:
#1 Overhook their underhook
#2 Grab their trap/shoulder with the other orm
#3 Keep your elbow close to their body, and control the chin
#4 Keep your head protected