The 10 Best Signature Moves in MMA
The 10 Best Signature Moves in MMA
#10: Shinya Aoki's Flying Guard Pull/Japanese Backpack
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(Aoki vs. Cavalcante and Moore, respectively.)
When you fight Aoki you know he wants to get things to the ground, and he knows that you know it. Takedowns and sweeps can be hard to come by against an opponent looking to defend them and almost nothing else, so Aoki has had to find other , more creative ways of getting the fight where he wants it, even getting thrown and briefly mounted from time to time. One of our favorite maneuvers is his flying guard pull. It may look silly, but more often than not you’re coming down with him and playing the ground game. If you defend that, he can always jump on you from behind like a kitschy Japanese backpack. Think "Hello Kitty," only way more dangerous.