Mount / Full Mount
Mount
Highly dominant top ground position where a fighter straddles the opponent's torso.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[mownt]/
Alternative NamesFull mount, Top dominant control
Definition
Full Mount is a top-tier score position in BJJ and MMA. By straddling the opponent's chest with knees pinched, the top fighter unleashes gravity-assisted strikes (Ground and Pound) or armlocks and chokes while nullifying bottom escapes.
Related Terms
GuardGuard
Core BJJ bottom ground position where a practitioner controls the opponent using their legs.
Sweep / ReversalSweepTechnique executed from the bottom Guard to reverse position and land on top.
Submission / TapoutSubmissionMatch-ending choke or joint lock forcing the opponent to signal defeat by tapping.
Guard PassGuard PassBJJ tactical sequence where the top fighter bypasses the opponent's legs to establish side control.