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Hooker On Submissions Vs. Knockouts

January 20, 2026 / 00:22

This episode covers the preferences of fighters regarding knockout wins versus submission wins, featuring discussions on the thrill of unexpected submissions.

The guest expresses excitement about the feeling of achieving a submission victory, comparing it to robbing a bank and getting away with it.

They highlight the appeal of a clever submission that catches opponents off guard, while acknowledging that knockouts are more celebrated in the sport.

The conversation touches on the financial aspects of fighting, noting that submissions may not earn bonuses like knockouts do.

TLDR

Fighters discuss the thrill of submissions versus knockouts in MMA.

Episode

0:22
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I love the feeling of it cuz I feel like I robbed the bank and got away with it.
00:00:03
>> What's better, a knockout win or a submission win? >> I love just a real cheeky submission.
00:00:08
Catch the guy out of nowhere submission. Obviously, people love knockouts. You're
00:00:12
never going to win a bloody bonus or anything like that from a cheeky little smart submission. You just go out there,
00:00:17
don't get hit, get like a little submission, and get to go home like with all the cash. I like that.

Episode Highlights

  • The Thrill of Cheeky Submissions
    Exploring the excitement of unexpected submission wins in combat sports.
    “I love just a real cheeky submission.”
    @ 00m 05s
    January 20, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • I love just a real cheeky submission.
    Hooker On Submissions Vs. Knockouts
  • You just go out there, don't get hit, get like a little submission.
    Hooker On Submissions Vs. Knockouts

Key Moments

  • Knockout vs Submission00:03
  • Cheeky Submission00:05
  • Cash for Submissions00:17