5 best kneebar submissions in the UFC

#2. Claudio Puelles defeats Clay Guida

Claudio Puelles (Photo credit @claudio_puelles via Instagram)

Claudio Puelles, the man with the kneebar niche, did it again. He recently earned the biggest win of his life with some style points as he scored his third UFC victory by way of kneebar.

Clay Guida may be in his forties, but his past performances show that he's still improving. This was no easy match for 'The Prince of Peru' by any stretch of his imagination. Though 'The Carpenter' is very adept in the grappling department, submission specialists seem to have his number.

The match started off as usual with both fighters on their feet trying to feel each other out. Within the first few minutes of round one, Guida shot for a takedown but Puelles secured his half guard and made the most out it. At first, he had Guida's right arm trapped between his legs and the lock for was very tight around the shoulder. While 'The Carpenter' tried to get out of this position to get his arm free, Puelles switched his hips lightning-quick and secured the leg of his opponent. The pain is so instant that the urge to tap outweighs any thought of defense. Guida tapped out within mere seconds, earning 'The Prince of Peru' his third win by kneebar.

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#1. Ariane Lipski defeats Launa Carolina

UFC Fight Night: Lipski (right) vs. Bohm

The 'Queen of Violence' moniker rang true when Ariane Lipski defeated Launa Carolina on Fight Island. Leg entanglements look a bit awkward and can be hard to follow as a viewer, especially when limbs are everywhere and viewers can't tell which part belongs to whom. However, as a submission nears, things quickly become clear.

That was the case in Lipski's victory over Carolina. The entanglement was rather intense. 'Dread' attempted a heel hook submission and that's what initiated the position that led to her defeat. Even the commentary booth was surprised when the 28-year-old exposed her back and also put herself in danger of a calf-slicer submission.

She knew what she was doing though. Patient but precise, Lipski eventually peeled the leg she wanted and applied the kneebar from an almost standing position, giving her all the room in the world to increase the torque on the joint. The tap came quickly, but not before a piercing shriek as Carolina vocalized the severe pain she was in.