We've selected eight, great submission specialists, all blessed with a fearsome grappling gift to make their opponents tap when the action goes to the mat

Demian Maia Former ADCC and jiu-jitsu world champion, Demian Maia is a nightmare for anyone once he is on your back, with half of his 14 submission wins coming via RNC.
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Brazillian jiu-jitsu legend, Minotauro Nogueira has 21 wins by submission and is tied for most wins ever by submission in Pride FC with 11.
Frank Mir With nine pro wins coming via submission, including a first-round kimura win over Big Nog, Frank Mir is considered one of the greatest grapplers ever at heavyweight.
Shinya Aoki Current One Championship star, Shinya Aoki has been submitting people since 2003 with 29 total submissions across six major fight promotions.

Rousimar Palhares Sixteen submissions out of 19 wins, with a tendency to hold onto to submissions longer than necessary, makes Palhares a feared submission specialist.
Charles Oliveira With 19 wins via submission and a current record of 14 in the UFC, Charles Oliveira is a problem on the mat for anyone in the lightweight division.
Fabricio Werdum Fabricio Werdum’s ground game is arguably the most feared in heavyweight history, with his most notable submission win breaking Fedor’s decade-long undefeated streak.
Ronda Rousey It wasnt until her ninth pro fight that Ronda Rousey won by something other than armbar, with all her fights including three amatuer bouts ending by this submission.

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