April 2025 was filled with thrilling MMA action, and MMA Junkie has compiled the top submissions of the month. Here are the five nominees, presented in chronological order, along with the winner of MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month award for April.
After reading through the selections, don’t forget to cast your vote for the submission you believe deserves the title.
Nominees
Nominee: Jason Jackson def. Andrey Koreshkov at PFL World Tournament 1
Nominee: Jake Hadley def. Matheus Mattos at PFL World Tournament 2
Nominee: Katerine Shakalova def. Juliana Velasquez at PFL World Tournament 2
Nominee: Max Lally def. Alexis Tsarmantidis at Cage Warriors 188
The winner
The winner: Jean Silva def. Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314
Jean Silva secured a victory over Bryce Mitchell with a ninja choke at UFC 314 in Miami. The submission occurred at 3:52 of Round 2.
Silva displayed remarkable composure throughout the match, captivating the audience with his performance. Despite his flashy antics, it was his technical skills that ultimately led to his triumph.
In Round 1, Silva attempted a guillotine choke that almost secured the win, but it was the ninja choke in Round 2 that sealed the deal.
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