Issue 132

September 2015

Kenny Johnson is one of the most esteemed wrestling coaches in MMA. Noted for his work with BJ Penn, he’s also taught UFC heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum. He and UFC bantamweight Pedro Munhoz present the best wrestling techniques for MMA. Here, Kenny demonstrates the over/under cage reversal.

1. Pedro (gray T-shirt) backs Kenny up to the cage with an over-under body lock.

2. Kenny pops his hips back in anticipation of Pedro changing levels and attempting a double-leg takedown against the cage.

3. Kenny steps out with his left leg, pulls with his underhook and pushes with his bicep control in a clockwise direction.

4. Now with Pedro backed up against the cage, Kenny shoots his right knee between Pedro’s legs and against the cage. This will keep Pedro in position and give Kenny options for a takedown of his own.