Who Are the Best Jiu-Jitsu Fighters in the UFC?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has proven to be one of the

Brian Ortega

With 8 submission wins, Brian Ortega has shown he is a serious threat on the ground. His wins against Renato Moicano and Cub Swanson are highlights. While he has a good mix of striking and grappling, Ortega has not yet captured UFC gold.

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Gilbert Burns

Known as “Durinho,” Gilbert Burns is a fan favorite due to his exciting combination of explosive strikes and solid submission skills. With 9 submission victories in his MMA career, Burns’ Jiu-Jitsu has been key to his success.

3. Rousimar Palhares

Rousimar Palhares

Rousimar Palhares, also known as “Toquinho,” was feared for his devastating leg locks and knee bars. He secured 15 submission victories in his career, becoming a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend in MMA.

2. Demian Maia

Demian Maia

During his prime, Demian Maia was one of the hardest fighters to defeat. Known for his incredible Jiu-Jitsu skills, Maia often controlled opponents from their back and secured rear-naked chokes. He earned 14 submission wins in his career.

1. Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira is widely regarded as the best Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in UFC history. His extraordinary submission abilities helped him become the UFC lightweight champion in 2021. With 21 submission wins, he holds the record for the most submissions in UFC history (17).

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