5 best submission wins in the UFC's lightweight division

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The UFC truly brings us the best fighting the best every week. The company tries to outdo itself every year, from the competitors themselves to the team that helps these events run smoothly. The UFC's eclectic talent pool sees fighters from a wide variety of backgrounds and martial arts brought together.

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One of the most highly-touted and dangerous divisions is lightweight. 155lbs has produced some incredible fights, contenders, and stars throughout its history. Two of the UFC's biggest names participated in this division - Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor.

With great talent comes tough fights. The world's best athletes competing against each other often make for rather intense and close battles. The weight of these bouts amplifies the highlight-reel finishes that fans love. Drama, stars, and great fighters are key components in what has brought so much attention to the 155lb division.

Current champion Charles Oliviera took the throne following the retirement of Khabib Nurmagomedov. While the Brazilian is very well-rounded, his submission skills got him to where he needed to be. The lightweight title has been maintained or won many times, and a lot of these changes were caused by a submission stoppage. Beyond the title, this division has proliferated many tap-out finishes that'll be played in the company's highlight reel for quite some time.

Here's our take on the five best submission wins in the UFC's lightweight division:

#5. Beneil Dariush's reverse triangle armbar

Beneil Dariush has made it very known that although things may not go his way, he's never out of a fight until it's over. When the Kings MMA product took on a heavy-handed Drew Dober, things didn't look too great in the opening round of the fight for him.

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Dober is very well-rounded and powerful. His power made its way to Dariush's chin multiple times in the first round, rendering him wobbled and in some hot water. Ever the adaptable fighter, the 32-year-old made the requisite adjustments and turned this fight into a grappling match come the second stanza.

In a masterful display of his jiu-jitsu skills, Dariush utilized a kimura trap to draw out a reaction from his opponent. Once Dober attempted to advance position, he was caught in a reverse triangle and armbar combination. Dober was forced to tap out even though the round was less than a minute away from closing.