Jiu-jitsu is as beautiful as it is dangerous.
While many fans prefer to watch fighters swing for the fences and go for the knockout, there’s something that feels pure and a bit disturbing when you see a fighter lock up a tight armbar or put their opponent to sleep with a guillotine.
While a fighter can get a bit lucky and land the right punch at the right time, either being the more technical fighter or capitalizing on your opponent’s mistakes earns a win by submission.
Some of the best fighters in the world prefer to use their grappling skills in favor of standing and trading on the feet, and the fighters on this list are the ones who have taken their ground game to a completely different level.
From Strikeforce champion Ronda Rousey to UFC rising star Paul Sass, the fighters on this list have become the most feared competitors inside the cage when the fight hits the floor.