The submission game in 2025 delivered 91 finishes inside the Octagon, featuring everything from rare keylocks to the year-ending anaconda choke by newcomer Yaroslav Amosov. Yet, one moment stood above the rest for its mix of violence, and technique. LowKick MMA’s 2025 Submission of the Year goes to Jean Silva for his stunning Ninja Choke victory over Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314.u200b
LowKick MMA’s 2025 Awards: Submission of the Year – Jean Silva Def Bryce Mitchell with a Ninja Choke
Tension filled the Kaseya Center in Miami on April 12. The bad blood between the two featherweights was evident before the referee signaled the start, with Mitchell refusing the customary glove touch.