Allan Nascimento MMA Profile

Example: Submitted Carlos Hernandez in the first round at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov.

Nascimento advanced to back control, secured his position and attacked the neck after limiting his opponent's ability to turn.

Example: Used when opponents exposed the head and arm during takedown defense or scrambling exchanges.

He threaded an arm beneath the opponent's neck, trapped the far arm and tightened the choke while controlling the opponent's movement.

Example: Part of the submission system that made opponents cautious when attempting takedowns or rising from the mat.

Nascimento controlled the head and neck before adjusting his grip and hip position to prevent the opponent from escaping.

Example: Frequently pursued after takedowns, clinch exchanges and opponent stand-up attempts.

He followed hip movement, secured a seatbelt grip and inserted hooks before beginning submission attacks.

Example: Combined body locks, trips and repeated takedown attempts rather than relying on one isolated entry.

When the first takedown was defended, he changed direction or grip while maintaining pressure against the opponent.

Example: Used opponent movement to reach front-headlock, back-control or top-control positions.

Nascimento stayed connected during transitions and attacked as opponents attempted to stand, turn or recover guard.

Example: Produced 15 submission victories during a 22-win professional career.

His approach emphasized control before submission, positional advancement and attacks that developed naturally from defensive reactions.

Example: Forced opponents to divide their attention between defending takedowns, protecting their backs and clearing choke grips.

Repeated attacks created new openings even when the initial submission attempt did not finish the fight.