I use the near side cradle to pass half guard all the time and even use it to escape out from under side control but not a high percentage escape. Off of a single leg defense you could go to guillotine from the takedown.
I use the near side cradle to pass half guard all the time and even use it to escape out from under side control but not a high percentage escape. Off of a single leg defense you could go to guillotine from the takedown.