UFC 131 Fight Card: Demian Maia and 15 Best Submission Artists in MMA Today

In Mixed Martial Arts,  the submission game often goes unappreciated.The sport is still in it’s early stages. and with so many of the fans crossing over from boxing, stand-up fighters tend to be glamorized, while ground fighters don’t receive the …

In Mixed Martial Arts,  the submission game often goes unappreciated.

The sport is still in it’s early stages. and with so many of the fans crossing over from boxing, stand-up fighters tend to be glamorized, while ground fighters don’t receive the same level attention.

It’s a shame, really.

The ground game isn’t as obviously entertaining as watching a stand-up fight, but once familiar with the subtleties of it, it can be just as enjoyable to watch.

Let’s take a look at the best submission fighters in MMA today; you don’t need to be a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner to appreciate there guys’ ground games.

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