Top 5 Submission Moves Used In The UFC Today

Top 5 Submission Moves Used In The UFC Today

By Dan Dudley

October 9, 2014

Top 5 Submission Moves Used In The UFC Today

Top 5 Submission Moves in UFC Today — There are many possible ways to submit an opponent in mixed martial arts. The UFC is home to the best submission artists in the world, and here is a list of the top five moves that they use in the UFC today.

There are many possible ways to submit an opponent in mixed martial arts. The UFC is home to the best submission artists in the world, and here is a list of the top five moves that they use in the UFC today.

5. Kimura

Kimura

5. Kimura

Kimura — The kimura was introduced into combat sports through Brazilian jiu-jitsu. You apply the kimura when in side control or in your guard by grabbing the opponent's wrist and forming a figure four. You then crank the arm away from the opponent's body. A high amount of pressure is then placed on the shoulder joint and also the elbow joint depending on the angle. Normally the pressure is too much to handle and the opponent will submit.

The kimura was introduced into combat sports through Brazilian jiu-jitsu. You apply the kimura when in side control or in your guard by grabbing the opponent's wrist and forming a figure four. You then crank the arm away from the opponent's body. A high amount of pressure is then placed on the shoulder joint and also the elbow joint depending on the angle. Normally the pressure is too much to handle and the opponent will submit.

4. Rear Naked Choke

Rear Naked Choke

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4. Rear Naked Choke

Rear Naked Choke — The rear naked choke is one of the most common but effective submissions in the UFC today. It was brought into MMA through both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The most effective way of applying the rear naked choke in mixed martial arts is to encircle the opponent's neck with their trachea at the crook of the elbow. Then, you applying enough pressure so that the opponent will tap or be knocked unconscious.

The rear naked choke is one of the most common but effective submissions in the UFC today. It was brought into MMA through both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The most effective way of applying the rear naked choke in mixed martial arts is to encircle the opponent's neck with their trachea at the crook of the elbow. Then, you applying enough pressure so that the opponent will tap or be knocked unconscious.

2. Guillotine Choke

2. Guillotine Choke

2. Guillotine Choke

2. Guillotine Choke — The guillotine is the most painful and effective choke used in MMA today. It also originated from both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The most common way this is executed is on ground in your guard, compressing the opponent's trachea by encircling their neck, then using your hips and body weight to pull down. The pressure is much stronger and leaves opponents either dazed or unconscious.

The guillotine is the most painful and effective choke used in MMA today. It also originated from both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The most common way this is executed is on ground in your guard, compressing the opponent's trachea by encircling their neck, then using your hips and body weight to pull down. The pressure is much stronger and leaves opponents either dazed or unconscious.

1. Americana

1. Americana

1. Americana

1. Americana — Similar technique to the kimura, this submission originated from Brazilian jiu-jitsu. By sinking in this submission while in guard, both the opponent's arms are isolated, leaving it very difficult to reverse or escape. This submission causes pain in the shoulder and elbow, and depending on the force and angle, even the wrist. The opponent will always tap or face dislocation and severe pain.

Similar technique to the kimura, this submission originated from Brazilian jiu-jitsu. By sinking in this submission while in guard, both the opponent's arms are isolated, leaving it very difficult to reverse or escape. This submission causes pain in the shoulder and elbow, and depending on the force and angle, even the wrist. The opponent will always tap or face dislocation and severe pain.

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