[Jeff Gordon]

I noted that the guy in the image you proved was not doing the hold properly. He did not have an effective left arm lock.

[Screaming_Gerbil]

I noted that the guy in the image you provided was not doing the hold properly. He did not have an effective left arm lock.

You are correct - he doesn't have a good figure four lock with the palm of his hand on the back of his opponent's head pushing forward, so his opponent could turn his head and neck to oppose the chokehold.

Good call.

At least Cris Cyborg gets it right and shows us how it's done here:

Cris Cyborg Chokes Out Reporter

(I was surprised that they guy went unconscious that fast).

[Screaming_Gerbil]

I noted that the guy in the image you provided was not doing the hold properly. He did not have an effective left arm lock.

You are correct - he doesn't have a good figure four lock with the palm of his hand on the back of his opponent's head pushing forward, so his opponent could turn his head and neck to oppose the chokehold.

Good call.

At least Cris Cyborg gets it right and shows us how it's done here:

Cris Cyborg Chokes Out Reporter

(I was surprised that they guy went unconscious that fast)

And since I am posting on this stuff, might as well post the link to this video also:

Gina Carano Also Chokes Out A Reporter, And Makes It Look Sexy - Gina Carano chokes out tv host")

(At about the 4 minute mark after the punches and kicks, it goes into a demonstration by Gina Carano using the tv host as a test dummy - and a more scientific explanation of what is happening when someone is choked into unconsciousness).