2009 Submission Of The Year

Toby Imada vs. Jorge Masvidal (inverted triangle)

Bas Rutten said of this submission: “I want to see this a second time in the next 10 years; see if someone can pull it off.” That highlights just how rare and spectacular the inverted triangle is in MMA competition. The fact that Imada, who was previously an unknown commodity, used the maneuver to beat a talented veteran in Jorge Masvidal makes the maneuver all the more spectacular.

Heavy Submission of the Year: Toby Imada