A classic wrestling move, it is one of the most effective ways to get your opponent to the ground. In this animation, the Red Fighter is driving in all the way from the outside, using his speed and reaction time. But there are other spots to use this takedown, like in the clinch or up on the cage.

Using their legs, and the opponents monentum, the Blue Fighter trips and throws their opponent off balance and executes the throw. This technique can be used most effectively when either fighter has atleast one underhook. It’s most effective with both underhooks, and full control of the body. 

Using leg trips and sweeps are both effective ways to get the opponent down if there’s no other way. It’s simple, the Red Fighter gains control of the Blue Fighter’s hips, and he drives forward. To speed up the process, the Red Fighter wraps his left leg behind the Blue Fighter and sweeps it from under him. It’s an effective technique to use against any opponent, but especially tall ones, as seen in the animation.

The Blue Fighter uses a classic technique to throw their opponent. While controling the body at the hips, the Blue Fighter holds tight and elevates the Red Fighter into the air. The Blue Fighter arches his back and throws them around. They maintain control and turn into side control.

The Blue Fighter utilizes his two overhooks to throw their opponent. While controling the body at the hips, the Blue Fighter holds tight and elevates the Red Fighter into the air. The Blue Fighter arches his back and throws them around. They maintain control and turn into side control.

This is a classic judo throw, also called Harai Goshi, it is a toss that lifts your opponent off the ground. The Red Fighter elevates him on the hips and throws his upper body to the right. He then uses his hips to elevate his opponent and get him to the ground.