At bjjmetrics.com, we scraped extensive fight data from UFC statistics and combined it with ELO ratings—our way of estimating fighter skill based on outcomes. Then we looked at all submissions across the UFC database to identify trends. From the most effective submission methods to who’s doing the tapping—and how—it’s all here.
Most Common Submission Methods
Here are the top submission techniques used in UFC finishes, ranked by how often they appear:
| Submission Method | Submission Count |
|---|---|
| Rear Naked Choke | 605 |
| Guillotine Choke | 276 |
| Armbar | 189 |
| Arm Triangle | 122 |
| Triangle Choke | 95 |
Top Fighters by Submission Wins
These ten fighters lead the UFC in submission victories. Submission counts reflect fights where they finished their opponent by submission:
| Fighter | Submission Wins |
|---|---|
| Charles Oliveira | 16 |
| Jim Miller | 13 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | 11 |
| Demian Maia | 11 |
| Nate Diaz | 10 |
| Michael Chiesa | 8 |
| Frank Mir | 8 |
| Islam Makhachev | 8 |
| Gunnar Nelson | 8 |
| Glover Teixeira | 7 |
Top 3 Submissions by Division
We also broke down submissions by weight class. Below are the top 3 most frequent submissions per division:
| Weight Class | Submission #1 | Submission #2 | Submission #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Rear Naked Choke (136) | Guillotine Choke (53) | Armbar (28) |
| Welterweight | Rear Naked Choke (94) | Guillotine Choke (45) | Armbar (27) |
| Middleweight | Rear Naked Choke (81) | Guillotine Choke (50) | Arm Triangle (27) |
| Featherweight | Rear Naked Choke (51) | Guillotine Choke (32) | Arm Triangle (12) |
| Bantamweight | Rear Naked Choke (56) | Guillotine Choke (29) | Armbar (13) |
| Flyweight | Rear Naked Choke (39) | Guillotine Choke (14) | Armbar (7) |
| Heavyweight | Rear Naked Choke (25) | Armbar (19) | Guillotine Choke (12) |
| Light Heavyweight | Rear Naked Choke (43) | Guillotine Choke (23) | Arm Triangle (12) |
Interestingly, when we cross-referenced submission methods with the average ELO rating of the winners, techniques like the Schultz Front Headlock, Ezekiel Choke, and D’Arce Choke scored very high—often used by more elite grapplers. While Rear Naked Choke remains the dominant finisher in raw numbers, these niche submissions are strong signals of technical sophistication.
Stay tuned as we continue to dive into fighter data and reveal trends you won’t find anywhere else. Got questions or want to explore a specific angle? Drop us a message at bjjmetrics.com.
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