Well now, let me tell ya somethin’ about them fast submissions in the UFC, somethin’ that’ll make your jaw drop. You see, when it comes to fightin’, there’s folks who can end it real quick. I ain’t talkin’ ’bout just knockin’ someone out cold with a punch. Nah, I’m talkin’ ’bout the folks who can make their opponents tap out in no time at all. That’s a real talent, and it ain’t for the faint of heart.
Now, I reckon the fastest submission we all been talkin’ about is the one that Ronda Rousey pulled off back in the day. Y’all remember it, don’t ya? She made Cat Zingano tap out in just 14 seconds. That’s right, 14 seconds! The whole world was shocked. Ain’t nobody expected a finish that quick, especially with that armbar she used. She got hold of that arm so fast, Cat didn’t even know what hit her. It was like blinkin’ your eyes and missin’ it!
Ronda Rousey was on fire back then. It’s like she was born to make people tap out. And sure enough, that 14-second record still stands today. Ain’t nobody done it faster since. Some folks might think 14 seconds ain’t enough time to even warm up, but in the UFC, it’s more than enough to end the fight and walk away with a big ol’ win.
Now, while Ronda holds the fastest submission overall, there’s been others who’ve made their mark in their own way. Like, Oleg Taktarov, bless his heart, he took down Anthony Macias back at UFC 6 in July of 1995. He didn’t waste no time neither, puttin’ Macias in a hold so tight, Macias had no choice but to tap. That’s the thing about UFC, you never know when a fight is gonna end, but you can bet it won’t be pretty when it does!
Emily Whitmire also made a name for herself when she tapped out Aleksandra Albu with a rear-naked choke back in 2019. It was real slick how she did it, just got behind her opponent and tightened that choke so good, Albu didn’t stand a chance. That’s one of the most common submissions you’ll see in UFC, that rear-naked choke. You can’t escape it if it’s locked in right, and trust me, it don’t take long for it to make you tap.
Another one that folks talk about is Jorge Masvidal, but now, he’s known more for his knockout power than his submissions. That fella’s got some serious hands, that’s for sure! But just ‘cause he ain’t known for his submissions don’t mean he don’t know how to finish a fight when it’s necessary. Ain’t that right?
Now, there’s different types of submissions that people like to use in UFC, and the rear-naked choke is one of the most common. If you’ve been watchin’ the sport long enough, you’ll know what I’m talkin’ about. It’s like a big ol’ bear hug from behind that gets tighter and tighter, and before long, your opponent’s body starts to give out and they have to tap. Simple, but effective!
There’s others too, like armbars, triangles, and guillotines. But let me tell you, the one that catches most folks off guard is the good ol’ submission that ends a fight in under a minute. That’s the kinda thing that can turn any fighter’s night upside down. One second you’re in there throwin’ punches, and the next second you’re tap-tappin’ out. It’s a humbling experience for sure.
To wrap it up, when you’re talkin’ about the fastest submission in UFC history, you gotta tip your hat to Ronda Rousey for her 14-second armbar. Ain’t nobody done it faster yet, and I don’t reckon anybody will for a long time. But that don’t mean other fighters ain’t still makin’ their mark, like Oleg Taktarov or Emily Whitmire. The UFC sure has its share of fighters who know how to finish things quick, and that’s what makes it such a thrill to watch. So, next time you’re watchin’ a fight, keep your eyes peeled. You never know when someone’s gonna make someone tap out in no time flat!
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