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The 25 Most Painful Submissions in MMA | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

This move has rarely been used in MMA, but its uniqueness and ability to induce pain make it worthy of the list.

The banana split forces the opponent's legs apart, causing pressure on the leg joints and ligaments.  The move does not always result in a tapout, but less flexible opponents surely find it unpleasant.