Submission - UFC/MMA
In the UFC, submission is one of the most technical and respected ways to win a fight. Submissions are divided into two main categories: chokes, which restrict blood flow to the brain or air to the lungs, and joint locks, which apply pressure on a joint, forcing the opponent to submit to avoid injury. The most common submissions in the UFC include rear naked choke, guillotine choke, armbar, triangle choke, and kimura. When a fighter is caught in a submission, they can choose to tap out or attempt to escape the hold. If they do not tap and lose consciousness due to a choke, the referee will stop the fight. Submissions reward grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills, demonstrating that MMA is much more than just striking.
Submission
Charles Oliveira holds the UFC record for the most submission victories. His rear naked choke on Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 to defend the lightweight title was a technical masterpiece, showcasing why he is considered the greatest submission artist in UFC history.
Submission & Technical Submission
A submission requires the fighter to tap out, while a technical submission occurs when the referee stops the fight because the fighter is trapped in a dangerous hold without explicitly tapping out, such as when they lose consciousness due to a choke. Technical Submission.
FAQ - Submission
What happens if a fighter does not tap to a submission?
If a fighter does not tap and loses consciousness due to a choke, the referee will stop the fight (technical submission). If they are in a joint lock and do not submit, they risk a fracture or serious injury to the joint.
What are the most common submissions in the UFC?
The most frequent submissions are: rear naked choke, guillotine choke, armbar, triangle choke, kimura, and D'arce choke. The rear naked choke is by far the most commonly used and successful submission in UFC history.
