Ben Henderson. Foto: blog.manyweapons.com.
The second half of the year was marked by some of the biggest No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu tournaments around, like the Worlds, Pan and No-Gi Brazilian Nationals. Seeing as Saturday is a UFC day, GRACIEMAG.com dug up some good defensive positions for No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, taught by one of the stars to take to battle tonight in the octagon and his coach.
Former WEC lightweight champion Ben Henderson needs to get past Clay Guida to continue his march towards the belt. And he tends to use his Jiu-Jitsu to good effect when he fights. In fact, the American puts on the gi to compete every chance he gets.
If Guida tries to pull off an omoplata, Henderson’s defenses are ready, as you can see in the video below. Check it out:
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