Modern psychology would call preferring a sure outcome over a gamble “risk aversion.” Which makes complete sense, especially in a cage match in front of hundreds of people. This is rational. However, there are always a few chosen souls who are willing to roll the dice and at least attempt to defy statistics.

In this article, I’ll look at four of the most sought-after MMA submissions ever pulled off in the octagon. Keep in mind that this list is subjective, and it’s hard to find good UFC statistics, but these are the four submissions I found most interesting.