Royce Gracie and the Top Submission Aces in MMA History

The knockout still remains the ultimate fan favourite, but a slick submission can arouse a crowd just as well.Royce Gracie single-handedly began a revolution in MMA that saw the focus of fighters from traditional martial arts like tae kwon do and …

The knockout still remains the ultimate fan favourite, but a slick submission can arouse a crowd just as well.

Royce Gracie single-handedly began a revolution in MMA that saw the focus of fighters from traditional martial arts like tae kwon do and karate begin training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

As fighters continued to evolve, the ability to submit an elite-level fighter became harder. That didn’t stop the fighters on this list as they were always a step ahead of the curve.

Calling someone an ace is in reference to pilots shooting down several enemy fighters. Although the number has varied through the year, it generally refers to at least five confirmed kills.

The fighters on this list could qualify as “Submission Aces” due to taking down numerous foes with their grappling ability.

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