Fights in MMA are generally won by decision, tapout, ref stoppage due to strikes, DQ, or decision. If you train in BJJ, Judo, or Sambo, it may well be that submissions are generally the most exciting way to end a fight. Mike Bohn put together a list for MMAjunkie of the Top Five Submissions of 2015.
5. Marcos Galvaodef. Joe Warren at Bellator 135
4. Joao Zeferino def. Brian Foster/Jorge Patino at WSOF 25
3. Demetrious Johnson def. Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC 186
2. Fabricio Werdum def. Cain Velasquez at UFC 188
1. Ronda Rousey def. Cat Zingano at UFC 184
Cat Zingano was thought to be Ronda Rousey’s most significant challenge to date. Rousey dispelled that notion, however, and she needed just 14 seconds to win by armbar for the fastest submission in a UFC title fight and the fastest submission overall in modern UFC history.
Zingano unwittingly charged Rousey at the opening bell and simply sped up the inevitable. The champ used Zingano’s momentum against her and flipped on her head in a unique scramble. Rowdy then caught the armbar at an awkward angle and ended the fight before anyone could figure out what had happened.
Honorable mentions:
•Vicente Luquedef. Hayder Hassan via anaconda choke at UFC on FOX 17
•Angela Lee def. Natalie Gonzales Hills via twister at ONE Championship 32
•Liam McGearydef. Tito Ortiz via inverted triangle choke at Bellator 142
•Joseph Duffy def. Ivan Jorge via triangle choke at UFC Fight Night 73
