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Top 5 Submission Artists in UFC History

While the art of the knockout has been glorified by combat sports since its inception there are more and more people who are beginning to appreciate the mastery that is required in order to submit the opponent. This article will aim to name the top five individuals who could be considered the greatest, most talented, submission specialists in the history of the UFC.

Top Five UFC Submission Artists

Number 5 – Gunnar Nelson

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Now, I know this immediately may have some people up in arms and I admit I do find myself slightly biased towards Gunnar Nelson given his Irish connections.