Is Ben Saunder's using Rubber Guard Like announcer says?

[Ari Bolden]

I was sent several emails about this fight because of the reverse triangle position Ben was using. Great fight to watch for sure. Ben was doing a modified bolt lock throughout the fight. The one think I wonder about though is this: I suspect that Ben's arm trapped under his own leg makes the lock on that side tighter as it 'fills in the space' but I am not sure why you'd want to trap your own arm with you leg as it limits range of motion and mobility (types of attacks you can you with that arm).

Just a thought but loved watching it!

[Brent Smith]

I know Im really late to this party but I just watched this fight so I figured Id find what people had to say about this fight in the forum. If this isnt rubber guard, Id like to know what really constitutes a position being called "rubber guard." When a guy just grabs his toes and the announcers say "Hes working the rubber guard" I hate it because its not doing what rubber guard is suppose to be doing (controlling the posture while being able to attack with your free arm). Is it because its not in Eddie's book or no one in the system really endorses it? I mean I would consider it rubber guard because it really just looks like a modification to chill dog. Your other arm is free, youre controlling the posture and theres a few different submission opportunities. So for me this entire fight is a perfect example as to why rubber guard is the most effective guard for MMA.