I remember seeing Pat Smith beat some big Ninjitsu type. I think it was in UFC2. When Pat got the mount he didn't stablise his position like a Gracie would, he just sat up high and rained down a tirade of punches and elbows. The guy tried to shield his head but he just couldn't. He was out cold in seconds.
All fights are different of course. My Instructor is an Arm Bar specialist. Just last night even he said he wouldn't go for an Arm Bar in the street, and would go either into the Mount or Knee On position and punch like crazy.
I personally would like to keep it stand up unless I was clearly outclassed in that mode (I am luck to have developed a good right cross that has served me well). Only then would I consider taking it to the floor if I had to. Not forgetting, though, that it may well end up on the floor regardless.
A fight is as much mental as it is physical, if not more. If you can quickly demonstrate courage and skill many a so called streetfighter will fold. These tough guys are tough if you allow them to be.
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