Roger Gracie has long been one of the most respected competitors of contemporary bjj. The Gracie family veteran has asserted his dominance again and again in various situations – most recently having faced powerhouse Marcus Buchecha at Gracie Pro in the Gi – and choked him.
Strong basics have always been an incremental part of Gracie’s game which is why you’ll come to love the 2 finishes he shows in the clip below.
Gracie, 38, is showing here two impeccable finishes. First he shows a detail for easily setting up the cross-choke — lassoing your opponent’s arm first. And in case your opponent defends their collar, Roger has a tip to catch them in a triangle as a plan B.
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