side control

Side control is a grappling position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA where one person lies perpendicular on top of their opponent, controlling their body from the side. The person on top maintains pressure using their chest, hips, and controlled limbs to limit the bottom person's movements. This position provides a strategic advantage for maintaining control, setting up submissions, or transitioning to other positions. It’s a fundamental position that emphasizes leverage, control, and positional dominance, allowing the top person to dictate the pace and options in a mixed martial arts or grappling context.