The one component that sets mixed martial arts apart from the other major combat sports is the arsenal of slick submissions these fighters possess.
In 2011, this cornerstone of MMA finishes was on display across the promotions, as fighters such as Shinya Aoki, Frank Mir, Jon Jones and so many more showed just how dangerous they can be when going to the ground.
Last year featured a plethora of arm snapping, ankle breaking and neck-twisting action, making for some of the most exciting submission victories in years.
Here are the top tap outs of 2011.