Effective grappling is judged by considering the amount of successful executions of a
legal takedown and reversals. Examples of factors to consider are take downs from
standing position to mount position, passing the guard to mount position,
and bottom
position fighters using an active, threatening guard.
Fighting area control is judged by determining who is dictating the pace, location and
position of the bout. Examples of factors to consider are countering a grappler’s attempt
at takedown by remaining standing and legally striking; taking down an opponent to
force a ground fight;
creating threatening submission attempts, passing the guard to
achieve mount, and creating striking opportunities.