The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has actually seen various gifted fighters throughout its history, with a range of surfaces in battles. While knockouts and slick boxing mixes frequently take the program, there is something especially fascinating about a submission ending. This short article concentrates on the fighters who have actually accomplished the most submissions in UFC history.
At the top of the list is Charles Oliveira, who holds the record for the most submissions in the UFC with 16. Oliveira, a previous light-weight champ, has an overall of 34 wins in his MMA profession, with 21 of them coming over method of submission. His record-breaking run in the UFC consists of 20 submission surfaces, with 6 at featherweight and 10 at light-weight. Oliveira has actually likewise tried the second-most submissions in UFC history, making him a powerful challenger.
Following carefully behind Oliveira is Demian Maia and Jim Miller, both with 11 submissions in their UFC professions. Maia, commonly considered as among the very best grapplers in MMA history, is a 5th-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). Alongside his 14 overall submission wins, 11 of them can be found in the UFC. Maia holds the 2nd most submissions in UFC history, the 2nd most submission wins in UFC welterweight history, and has actually made 4 Submission of the Night awards.
Jim Miller, understood for his comprehensive experience in the octagon, holds the record for the most battles in UFC history with 42. As a black belt in BJJ, Miller has actually made 19 of his 36 triumphes by submission, with 11 of those submissions happening in the UFC. Miller likewise holds the record for the most submission efforts in UFC history with 47.
Royce Gracie, an essential figure in developing the value of jiu-jitsu in MMA, sits at 4th location with 10 submissions in his UFC profession. Gracie, a 7th-degree black belt in BJJ and a member of the prominent Gracie household, won 10 of his 11 UFC battles through submission. He holds the greatest submissions-per-win portion in UFC history at 90.91%.
Nate Diaz, a fan preferred and cult hero, has actually likewise accomplished 10 submissions in his UFC battles. Diaz has actually protected 16 wins in 27 UFC bouts through submission, with significant triumphes over Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson. Diaz retired in 2022 with the 3rd most post-fight benefits and the 3rd most submissions in light-weight history.
Gerald Meerschaert, with an exceptional record of 27 out of his 35 triumphes by submission, is thought about among the best submission professionals in MMA history. Meerschaert has 9 submissions in his UFC profession, making him the fighter with the most submissions in middleweight history and boasting the second-highest submissions-per-win portion in UFC history at 90%.
Frank Mir, a famous heavyweight fighter, has 8 submissions in his UFC profession. Mir, who contended in the UFC from 2001 to 2016, holds the record for the most surfaces in the UFC heavyweight department together with Derrick Lewis. Mir’s submissions consist of a unique toe hold, the fastest submission in UFC heavyweight history, and the most submissions in heavyweight history.
Rounding out the list is Gunnar Nelson, who likewise has 8 submissions in his UFC battles. Nelson, a black belt in BJJ under Renzo Gracie, holds the record for the most submission wins in UFC welterweight history with 7 out of 15 battles. Nelson’s chosen weight is welterweight, however one of his triumphes can be found in a catchweight bout.
Overall, these fighters have actually showcased their efficiency in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and their capability to send challengers, leaving a long-lasting mark on the UFC’s history.
