In a thrilling month of MMA action, MMA Junkie highlights the stand out sub missions from February 2024, culminating in the prestigious Submission of the Month award. Here are the nominees and the eventual winner:
Nominees:
1. def. Diana Belbita at UFC Fight Night 235:
McCann’s debut in the straw weight division show cased her grapple prowess, securing a painful armbar on Belbita in the final seconds of the first round.
2. Anthony Hernandez def. Roman Kopylov at UFC 298:
Hernandez displayed superior grapple skills, securing a rear naked choke against Kopylov after patiently maneuvering for position on the ground.
3. A.J. McKee def. Clay Collard at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions:
McKee’s sub mission chain over whelmed Collard, culminating in a triangle armbar combination that forced a quick tap just 70 seconds into the bout.
4. Vadim Nemkov def. Bruno Cappelozza at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions:
Nemkov demon strated his versatility by transitioning to the heavy weight division and securing an arm triangle choke that rendered Cappelozza unconscious in the second round.
Winner:
Brian Ortega def. Yair Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night 237:
Ortega’s remarkable come back against Rodriguez earns him the coveted Submission of the Month award. Overcoming an ankle injury and enduring a barrage of strikes, Ortega show cased resilience and skill, ultimately securing an arm triangle choke at 0:58 of Round 3. Despite initial adversity, Ortega controlled the fight’s momentum, sealing his victory and marking a triumphant return to the octagon.
The delayed release of the submission post tap garnered attention from referee Marc Goddard, high lighting the dramatic nature of Ortega’s victory and adding to the excitement of the moment.
Cast your vote to let us know if you agree with our selection for Submission of the Month!
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