Beyond the Armbar: Unpacking the UFC's "Hell's Gate"

Shinya Aoki: Known for his incredibly flexible and unorthodox grappling, he has successfully used the Gogoplata in competitive grappling and MMA.

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Nick Diaz: While not having a famous Gogoplata finish, his highly active and offensive guard game and willingness to pursue submissions makes him a candidate for such a move.

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Ryan Hall: A BJJ black belt and highly technical grappler in the UFC, known for his unique entries into leg locks and other submissions. He possesses the innovative approach that could lend itself to a Gogoplata.

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Charles Oliveira: A submission specialist with a record for most submissions in UFC history. His dangerous guard and ability to attack from various positions make him a threat for any submission.

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Demian Maia: One of the greatest pure grapplers in UFC history. While more known for chokes and armbars, his mastery of fundamental BJJ positions could theoretically allow for a Gogoplata if the opportunity arose.

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Beneil Dariush: A high-level BJJ black belt with a strong submission game.

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Mackenzie Dern: A multiple-time BJJ world champion, her high-level ground game makes her a constant submission threat.

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Kazushi Sakuraba: A legendary Japanese fighter known for his innovative and unpredictable grappling, often attempting submissions from unusual positions.

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Rousimar Palhares: While controversial, Palhares was known for his incredibly strong and relentless pursuit of leg locks, demonstrating a willingness to go for unconventional submissions.

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Garry Tonon (outside UFC, but relevant for grappling): A highly regarded no-gi grappler who has successfully hit Gogoplatas in competition and is known for his aggressive and inventive submission attacks.

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