Double Collar Tie Clinch
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Also known as the "Muay Thai clinch","thai-clinch", neck tie or plum position, the double collar tie is a stand-up grappling position often featured in Muay Thai and in mixed martial arts competitions.
The double collar tie can be used to effectively control the opponent, even allowing for throws to be executed from the position. The most typical strikes from the double collar tie are knee strikes, either to the head or to the body. The combatant executing the double collar tie tend to keep the elbows tucked in to prevent the opponent from countering with a double collar tie of his own, or with uppercuts.
Aspects of Clinch Fighting
Clinch fighting (also referred to as clinch work) is the part of stand-up fighting where the combatants are grappling in a clinch, typically using clinch holds. Clinching the opponent can be used to eliminate the opponent's effective usage of some kicks, punches, and mêlée weapons. The clinch can also be used as a medium to switch from stand-up fighting to ground fighting by using takedowns or throws.
A multitude of striking techniques exist that can be used effectively from the clinch. Punching in the clinch, also sometimes referred to as "dirty boxing" is an important aspect of Muay Thai and mixed martial arts. Short looping punches such as hooks and uppercuts can be used effectively from the single collar tie position.
