Which of the following is a ground technique used to transition from the bottom to the top?

• A. Base Get Up
• B. Full Mount Position
• C. Trap and Roll
• D. Side Mount

Answer: (C)

Moving from the bottom to the top in ground fighting relies on a reversal that uses controlled movement and leverage to flip the opponent and establish top control. Trap and Roll fits this idea because you trap the opponent’s leg (and control their upper body), then bridge and roll them over you. This action changes the dynamic from being under someone to ending up on top, which is the goal of the technique.

Base Get Up is primarily a method to stand back up from the bottom, not a move to switch positions on the ground. Full Mount Position and Side Mount describe top-control positions you aim for, not the mechanism to get there from the bottom. So Trap and Roll is the technique that directly accomplishes the transition.