He can strike with punches, elbows and headbutts, or alternatively attempt a rear naked choke, various collar-chokes as well as armlocks.

Once they have been removed, there is an increase in mobility, making it possible to wriggle into the mount, or try to turn and entangle a leg into a half guard.

Using the arms to pull out the hooks, however, leaves one's neck open to the rear naked choke.

To remove chest to back contact, the mounted opponent can grab an attacker's wrist with two hands and move it over their head to the other side.

Alternatively, while basing with the head on the ground, the mounted opponent can use their legs or arms to remove one of the hooks to make rolling into the guard easier.