Moreno's realisation sinking in was priceless

How is Charles vs. Dustin not up there as well? Trust me, climbing on someone's back and choking them out is not an easy thing to do, that one definitely takes my vote.

I feel like Luque’s darce against Chiesa was a better sub. Going against a guy with better submission ability than Woodley, and the way he escaped the position to locking up his choke was really impressive.

Andre Muniz vs Jacare Souza, the way he switched to an arm in the middle of losing the back plus it was against Jacare, Plus Luque's D'arce on Chiesa was better than his one on Woodley, snatched it up out of nowhere and gator rolled him over. Plus Leavitt just got an inverted triangle and Sabatini got a heel hook on Emmers after being badly dropped just before. Also Paul Craig's should count even though it wasn't considered a submission. I've just seen so many RNC's before and most of them where on gassed out opponents.

Khamzat took zero strikes, show boated and then pulled of that submission. Total dominance.

Moreno taking the title against Figuieredo with that choke was so epic and momentous, and same with Pena vs Nunes. Id pick one of those, though the Chimaev choke on Jingliang was quite notable, too.

The submission of Charles vs Poirier could is running. That choke was amazing.

Moreno was insane, at the highest level.

Some good ones that didn’t make it - Gamrot vs stephens - Muniz vs jacare - makachev vs hooker

Do Bronx just got the belt of the most competitive division in the sport with the most beautiful way to submit someone and where the heck is it?🤔

Woodley has probably had the worst high profile year for any fighter ever. I personally think Woodley's 2021 was worse than Askren's 2019.

No Paul Craig? I guess the submission didn’t result in a tap but snapped Hill’s arm in half with a highly technical display of BJJ.

How about Gamrot fastest kimura in ufc history?

“Fluffy” Hernandez's choke against Vieira was pretty epic to me considering the level of BJJ and accolades he had. Hell Guidas choke against Santos is up there too 💪💯

Muniz vs Souza or Luque vs Chiesa was the sub of the year. Both were fast, technical and most of all against a (supposedly) better grappler.

Humiliated Tyron trying to have Christmas in peace UFC: *Upload Luque choking the hell outta T-Wood*

Chimaev's total control n speed to get the submission was so impressive but for emotion I'd vote for Glover,the guy truly deserved it 👏

Clearly didn't include any under card fighters. Much better submission than this.

Whatever happens to sub of the year having to do with style, a few of these are just normal RNC’s shouldn’t be on the list just because of the story/rest of the fight

My Vote goes to Moreno. I was screaming and almost crying on the edge of my seat watching that fight. It was a very hard and challenging submission and his opponent wasn't easy at all on the floor. Every second goes by trying to get that finish on the floor were super hard to breathe as the viewer.

Khamzat transition was Remarkable, other guys made opponent tired and Choked. Khamzat choked a fresh guy within minutes.... Awesome

Are we supposed to determine the best submission by the type of submission or the significance of the fighter? Cuz most of these are just RNC

These are mostly decently cool submissions with significantly cooler circumstances and storylines behind them. Obviously the title changes were big moments, Khamzat's flawless victory was one of the year's standout performances, etc., but there were dozens of cooler/more technically impressive subs that ought to have been spotlighted here.

I most likely will get a lot of weird eyes on me saying this but imo Sub of the year should be something we dont see often. I get that Moreno's RNC over Figgy was a huge moment and it was a big deal given it was the crowning moment of a new and Mexico's first ever champ but a Rear Naked choke is probably the most used submission in the world. The one I would pick is something like Gamrot's kimura over Stephens, because whilst Kimura is also a sub that used often, the fashion in which Gamrot did it in was fantastic. Used the kimura as a counter against Stephens' own kimura and basically tapped out Stephens' within a minute of the fight.

Brandon Moreno, But Islam should be in this list, he made 3 submision in less than 10 months.

The Julian Erosa D'arce on Charles Jourdain was quick and very technical. That choke or the Luque on Chiesa D'arce should def be on this list!

It’s got to be Luque. The other ones have more significance but Luque has the most impressive submission

Missing: Andre Muniz' armbar against Jacare, and Oliveira standing RNC against Poirier

morenos win meant so much so i thinks its gotta be his

Glover, slick to mount and a choke for the Championship belt. At 42 years old

Tyron just never getting a break.

I’m not overly wowed by any of these submissions. I think for me it’s between Moreno since it was a great moment this year and Chimaev because he was so dominant in his performance and the switch that he did was so intelligent.

I love these vids, but I'm hoping that eventually there could be more context inserted into why they are such great submissions as it not only increases entertainment value but doubles as promotions to the fighters. Moreno's story and the fight was amazing and simply seeing an RNC without context makes casual viewers less likely to understand just how big that win was for him for example. Flashback to him saying he was gonna be champ one day to the win against Figgy is an amazing story.

Where are the rare & creative submissions? I know she just lost, but Nune's inverted triangle armbar of Meagan Anderson was crazy. Not sure if that has ever been done in mma before (if it was, please tell me)

Should've included Makhachev's kimura on Hooker

Khamzat all the way , dominant, quick , flawless ... like a ninja

The control Khamzat have while he gets a hold of Leach is super dominant,even when he switch holds of the RNC superior control on the ground.

Moreno should win this that moment was crazy! First time I’ve noticed that Jan was reaching to tap before Glover even locked the choke in. That pressure was too much and Glover earned that win.

THis were epic subs but I think the could've included less prominent fighters in it that got crazier submissions. I mean most of them were RNCs

There’s no way Moreno doesn’t win this

Watching Khamzat ragdoll his opponent while making casual conversation with Dana was hilarious!

Tom Aspinall's swift and unexpected takedown and submission of Andre Arlovski back in February was memorable.

These are the only 4 that they're choosing from? Out of all the submissions this year? Thats kinda disappointing honestly

"Outclassing" was the theme of 2021, in the grappling realm. There were so many fish-out-of-water moments. So many interesting match-ups that turned out badly for one party. What a year of fights! Happy New Year :-)

Khamzat Chimaev picks up Jingliang while talking and smiling to DC then he proceeds to choke him out cold. Its probably the most badass move I have ever seen in the entire mma history.

Bro Gamrots kimura vs Stephens isnt here?

Glover. For that dude at 42 to choke out Jan for the strap is insane in itself.

04:18 Leech clearly went to the "Nap before Tap" school of fighting, I respect it.

I'm voting for Glover - the subtle way he snuck his right arm under for the choke, by punching Jan's head up over it - wow, sweet timing & really sneaky.

Moreno got it. That choke and his reaction afterwards still gives me goosebumbs!

The Charles Olivier submission was nice too!

Moreno's was actually high level, but the way Chimaev got into that position was the best.

I had sandhagen winning ko of the year, and Olivera winning sub. Great.

Fluffy Hernandez submission against Viera was incredible. Criminal that it's not on here.

We need an award for best octagon interview of the year too.

I'm voting for Paul Craig armbar. Rear naked choke is the most common submission. No way you're gonna consider it Submission of the Year

I loved the D'arce choke of Luque on Michael Chiesa!

Wtf!? This is missing so many good submissions, and Olivera isn’t in this with his win against porier?

Incredible submission by Vicente Luque!

I like title fight submission or ko/tkos. So much more on the line for not playing it safe

Jingliang has massive balls going to sleep instead of giving up, credits to him, Khamzat is another level i think he dominated and had the best finish

Brandon Moreno should win it! He submitted the champion when nobody was able to beat him 🇲🇽🏆

Seeing just the choke out of Moreno v Figgy 2 doesn't do that fight justice. Such a great performance all around from Brandon.

would love to see the lead up to these

If we vote on how impressive and dominant the submission was, definitely Chimaev. Guy ran thru a 100HP opponent and choked him in R1! If we vote on the emotional value or "aww that made me cry" moment, which most will do, then it's Moreno or Glover. Personally Glover for me.

Lmao, where's Gamrot's kimura vs Stephens? imo sub of the year

im so happy for glover, been chasing the belt for soooooooooo long!!!!

I love how Moreno couldn’t believe it him self that he actually made it and achieved his dream. So happy for him

Why is the Luque submission not the Chiesa fight? That was such an insane submission.

MORENO IS MY #1 SUB OF THE YEAR 💯

So hard for me to pick cuz they were all pretty special in their own way & definitely a few candidates missing as many mention in comments. I think another missing from list was Islam just dominating poor Dan Hooker too. He savagely took Dan's arm in that kimura like, "I will rip this man's arm clean off if he doesn't tap". Some real killers showing serious skill under pressure in many fights & so amazing to watch it all. I love MMA & I love UFC, baby!!! Mixed bags of skills vs others & every fighter is different in strengths & weaknesses & match ups r infinitely ever changing & the excitement & plot twists never stop coming. A true fight fan's absolute dream come true. Thank u Dana, Lorenzo & Frank for your vision & hard work & the warriors who compete & use their life long studies & painstaking training & will & test theirs skills & will vs other gladiators in the cage. No other sport compares I.m.o.

Chimiev "The Vacuum" just doesn't let you breath..

It has to be khamzat for me

Nothing beats the Charles choke after everyone doubting him it was the most satisfying moment.

Imo Andre muniz not only subbing Jacare but breaking his arm gets sub of the year

What about pena and Oliveira? But crazy to see, how important Submissions are at the Moment. Look at all the new Champions, winning by Submission. 🤯

Muniz vs jac Oliviera vs poirier hooker vs makachaev nunes vs pena and gamrot vs Stephens were good too

UFC really putting salt in the wound with Woodley. Dang lol

Merry Christmas

Vincent’s luque vs Michael chords was awesome

TIJUANA!!! YOU HAVE A CHAMPION!!!

The most impressive sub out of these is probably Khamzat’s even though it wasn’t anything crazy. All these subs were against already finished opponents, Khamzat actually worked for his.

What was the criteria on which this list was made? How is Pena/Nunes not here if Teixera/Jan and Moreno/Fig are?

moreno for me. all the heart and fight behind getting that submission, just takes it to the top.

I'd go with Khamzat. The pure dominance he showed against the Leech was really impressive and it looked almost effortless.

Where’s Julianna Peña ?

Underrated mention but one of my favorite subs was Gerald Meerschaert he got dominated in the first round came back and tapped the dude out amazing show of resiliency and his career bounced back in a big way after getting starched by Khamzat

Figgy, Brandon, Jan, and Glover are just 4 of the reasons to love this sport💯I'm a boxing fanatic, but MMA has my heart✅

COVID times has been a twat but the ufc as been on another level for sure. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯👌🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Glover ALL DAY!! The Ol'man busted his Ass his whole life and put a WHOOPIN on the young champ to FINALLY BECOME THE CHAMP!! God Bless him!!

Watched Moreno win the flyweight belt with friends! We were screaming when we seen the RNC sink in

Damn I love UFC

Burger King

Missing Paul Craig's on Jamal Hill, Charles vs Dustin, Andre Muniz/Jacare and Luques 2nd one on Michael Chiesa

Khamzat casually talking while literally carrying li jingliang is quite scary.

was the guy that choked out Rodolfo Veira this year? if so that would get my vote or Craig vs Hill

khamzat looked like he was exhausted holding on to that choke! maybe he does have cardio issues

3:48 Poor guy was winking at the ref to stop the fight. His body froze or something like that, he couldn’t tap.

I literally shed tears when Moreno won shit was legendary 😤🙌🇲🇽🔥💯🇲🇽

Man the moment Luque released Woodley and the way he was wobbling like a fish was nuts