Heel Hook


Heel Hook
- What is the Heel Hook? (Definition & Historical Context)
- Biomechanics of the Heel Hook Submission
- Step-by-Step Guide to Applying the Heel Hook
- Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying the Heel Hook
- Effective Heel Hook Defense and Escapes
- Heel Hook Variations: Inside vs. Outside
- Strategic Usage of Heel Hooks in Competition
- Heel Hook Videos
- Heel Hook Submission Statistics
- Heel Hook Historical Trends
- Types of Heel Hook
- Matches Won by Heel Hook
What is the Heel Hook? (Definition & Historical Context)
Biomechanics of the Heel Hook Submission
Step-by-Step Guide to Applying the Heel Hook
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying the Heel Hook
Effective Heel Hook Defense and Escapes
Heel Hook Variations: Inside vs. Outside
Strategic Usage of Heel Hooks in Competition
Heel Hook Videos
Heel Hook Submission Statistics
Most Heel Hook Finishes
RNK | ATHLETE | WINS |
---|---|---|
1
| Oliver Taza |
33
|
2
| Garry Tonon |
25
|
3
| Craig Jones |
19
|
3
| Robert Degle |
19
|
4
| Gordon Ryan |
14
|
5
| Lachlan Giles |
13
|
5
| Edward Cummings |
13
|
6
| Kyle Boehm |
11
|
7
| Gabriel Almeida |
10
|
8
| Alan Sanchez |
9
|
Heel Hook Specialists
Percentage of their total submission wins
RNK | ATHLETE | % |
---|---|---|
1
| Robert Degle |
63.3%
|
2
| Edward Cummings |
59.1%
|
3
| Enrico Cocco |
43.8%
|
4
| Garry Tonon |
37.3%
|
5
| Lachlan Giles |
37.1%
|
6
| Kyle Boehm |
34.4%
|
7
| Craig Jones |
32.2%
|
8
| Oliver Taza |
28.9%
|
9
| Dean Lister |
28.6%
|
10
| Gordon Ryan |
14.3%
|
Heel Hook Historical Trends
Percentage of All Submissions
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Percentage (%)
Year
Showing the percentage of submissions won using Heel Hook relative to all submission victories
Types of Heel Hook
Matches Won by Heel Hook
Fighters | Event | Date | Weight | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roni Castro | def. | Jared Giblin | 2025 Fight to Win 278 | 2025 Apr 11 | |
Gabriel Costa | def. | Brock Anderson | 2025 Fight to Win 278 | 2025 Apr 11 | |
Max Silva Reis | def. | Marcus Vinicius | 2025 Fight to Win 278 | 2025 Apr 11 | |
Ryan Ball | def. | Alec Mills | 2025 Fight to Win 277 | 2025 Apr 4 | |
Aiden Bean | def. | Mikey Lundy | 2025 Fight to Win 277 | 2025 Apr 4 | |
Jorden Saenz | def. | Jonathan Lopez | 2025 Fight to Win 276 | 2025 Mar 29 | |
Alessandro Echevarria | def. | Bobby Nabeyama | 2025 Fight to Win 276 | 2025 Mar 29 | |
Ernesto Lavayen | def. | Jake Sweeney | Fight 2 Win 273 | 2025 Feb 21 | |
Dylan Borges | def. | Brenden Robinson | Fight 2 Win 273 | 2025 Feb 21 | |
Billy Clifford | def. | Ben Ashauer | 2025 Fight to Win 272 | 2025 Feb 7 | |
James Ryan Gonzales | def. | Calvin Germinaro | 2025 Fight to Win 272 | 2025 Feb 7 | |
Michael Ottinger | def. | Mark Jack | 2025 Fight to Win 272 | 2025 Feb 7 | |
Brandon Baeza | def. | Caden Betz | 2025 Fight to Win 271 | 2025 Jan 31 | |
Tre Waddell | def. | Ricky Romo | 2025 Fight to Win 271 | 2025 Jan 31 | |
Matthew Mayfield | def. | Stephan Beard | 2025 Fight to Win 271 | 2025 Jan 31 | |
Adrian Lopez | def. | Trevor Martinez | 2025 Fight to Win 271 | 2025 Jan 31 | |
Ari Pollan | def. | Alberto Montes | 2025 Fight to Win 270 | 2025 Jan 24 | |
Ismail Narziyev | def. | Alex Almarales | 2025 Fight to Win 270 | 2025 Jan 24 | |
Wallison Oliveira | def. | Francisco Lo | 2024 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship | 2024 Dec 15 | |
Cole Abate | def. | Marco Mendes | 2024 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship | 2024 Dec 15 |
Table of Contents
- What is the Heel Hook? (Definition & Historical Context)
- Biomechanics of the Heel Hook Submission
- Step-by-Step Guide to Applying the Heel Hook
- Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying the Heel Hook
- Effective Heel Hook Defense and Escapes
- Heel Hook Variations: Inside vs. Outside
- Strategic Usage of Heel Hooks in Competition
- Heel Hook Videos
- Heel Hook Submission Statistics
- Heel Hook Historical Trends
- Types of Heel Hook
- Matches Won by Heel Hook