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The art

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The origin

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Von Flue choke

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Twister

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Calf slicer

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Ezekiel choke

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Standing arm triangle

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Read in-depth about 5 rarest submissions in the UFC

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The art

of submission

The origin

Von Flue choke

Ovince Saint Preux

Twister

Bryce Mitchell

Calf slicer

Charles Oliveira

Ezekiel choke

Alexey Oleynik

Standing arm triangle

Jessica Andrade

Read in-depth about 5 rarest submissions in the UFC