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Lost in the triangle: The disappearance of one of MMA’s basic submissions

One of the most traditionally practiced chokes in jiu-jitsu, the triangle was responsible for timeless moments in MMA history ...
Bleacher Report

UFC 118: Demian Maia and the 10 Greatest Triangle Chokes in MMA History

The triangle choke submission has almost become synonymous with UFC middleweight contender Demian Maia. The Brazilian is world renowned for his deadly jiu-jitsu prowess and is considered by many as ...
Yahoo! Sports

MMA Technique Talk: Inside Megan Anderson's triangle-choke submission at UFC 243

Former Invicta FC featherweight champion Megan Anderson (10-4) scored the third submission of her pro MMA career Saturday at UFC 243 and did so in unique fashion — with an arm-in triangle choke off of ...
Bleacher Report

UFC 198: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Expert Demian Maia Chokes a Tap Out of Matt Brown

At UFC 198 in Curitiba, Brazil, Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert Demian Maia (23-6) spent nearly 15 minutes on Matt Brown's (20-14) back before finishing him with a rear-naked choke. Maia is now on a ...
Bloody Elbow

Judo Chop: The UFC’s Nick Pace and the No Arm Triangle or ‘Pace Choke’

We kind of took the Christmas holidays off as far as Judo Chops go. Apologies. We’ve got three fights to get through before we get to UFC 125 so I better get cracking. Today’s featured move is either ...
Sherdog

Modified Triangle Choke Gives Jeff Rexroad Interim Legacy FC Welterweight Crown

Jeff Rexroad needed but a small window of opportunity, and Lucas Pimenta provided it for him. Rexroad submitted the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with a modified triangle choke to become the interim ...