Toe Hold


Toe Hold
Also known as:
Mata Leão No Pé
- What is the Toe Hold? (Definition & Historical Context)
- Biomechanics of the Toe Hold Submission
- Common Setups and Entries to the Toe Hold
- Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Applying the Toe Hold
- Effective Defenses and Escapes from the Toe Hold
- Strategic Applications of the Toe Hold in Competition
- Toe Hold Videos
- Toe Hold Submission Statistics
- Toe Hold Historical Trends
- Matches Won by Toe Hold
What is the Toe Hold? (Definition & Historical Context)
Biomechanics of the Toe Hold Submission
Common Setups and Entries to the Toe Hold
Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Applying the Toe Hold
Effective Defenses and Escapes from the Toe Hold
Strategic Applications of the Toe Hold in Competition
Toe Hold Videos
Toe Hold Submission Statistics
Gi vs No-Gi Distribution
Gi
227
(72.8%)
Nogi
85
(27.2%)
Most Toe Hold Finishes
RNK | ATHLETE | WINS |
---|---|---|
1
| Mackenzie Dern |
12
|
2
| Samir Chantre |
9
|
3
| Emilio Hernandez |
7
|
3
| Erberth Santos |
7
|
4
| Danilo Moreira |
6
|
4
| AJ Agazarm |
6
|
4
| Michelle Nicolini |
6
|
4
| Marcus Almeida |
6
|
5
| João Miyao |
5
|
5
| Damion Oranday |
5
|
Toe Hold Historical Trends
Percentage of All Submissions
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Percentage (%)
Year
Gi
Nogi
Showing the percentage of submissions won using Toe Hold relative to all submission victories in Gi and No-Gi contests
Matches Won by Toe Hold
Fighters | Event | Date | Weight | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Daniel de Almeida | def. | Benjamin DiNatale | 2025 Fight to Win 278 | 2025 Apr 11 | |
Ana Beatriz | def. | Vannessa Griffin | 2025 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship | 2025 Mar 23 | |
Jackson Nagai | def. | Julio Arantes | 2025 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship | 2025 Mar 23 | |
Emily Nicholson | def. | Vitoria Assis | 2025 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship | 2025 Mar 23 | |
Elisabeth Clay | def. | Gabriele Schuck | 2024 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship | 2024 Dec 15 | |
Arthur Yensan | def. | Tyler Massey | 2024 Fight to Win 263 | 2024 Oct 12 | |
Dwight Killpack | def. | Ian DeSol | 2024 Fight to Win 263 | 2024 Oct 12 | |
Jonathan Lee | def. | Graham Evavold | 2024 Fight to Win 259 | 2024 Sep 13 | |
Jose Gonzalez | def. | Jaysen Breitzmann | 2024 Fight to Win 259 | 2024 Sep 13 | |
Shlomo Boyd | def. | Jacob Setka | 2024 Fight to Win 248 | 2024 Mar 8 | |
Amon Dessources | def. | Andrew Webb | 2024 Fight to Win 248 | 2024 Mar 8 | |
Roland Parker | def. | Paulo Ataide | 2024 Fight to Win 247 | 2024 Mar 1 | |
Nikolaos Polydoros | def. | Bruno Alencar | 2023 IBJJF Rome Open | 2023 Oct 27 | Lightweight |
Craig Jones | def. | Richie Martinez | 2023 QUINTET4 | 2023 Sep 10 | |
Nikki Heuer | def. | Lauretta Lahu | 2023 SOGI Women Bantamweight Championship | 2023 Aug 19 | Bantamweight |
Achilies Rocha | def. | JB Bechtloff | Tezos WNO 19: Meregali vs Duarte Presented by Fat Tire | 2023 Aug 10 | Middleweight |
Ricky Wetherell | def. | Chase Sosa | 2023 Emerald City Invitational | 2023 Apr 29 | |
Zakkary Meroth | def. | Jacob Polansky | 2023 Toro Cup Match 24 | 2023 Mar 4 | |
Lucas Tres | def. | Guilherme Fernandes | 2023 Sul Brasileiro | 2023 Feb 6 | |
Dylan Brown | def. | Paul Smith | 2023 Finishers 18 125lbs Grand Prix | 2023 Jan 15 |
Table of Contents
- What is the Toe Hold? (Definition & Historical Context)
- Biomechanics of the Toe Hold Submission
- Common Setups and Entries to the Toe Hold
- Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Applying the Toe Hold
- Effective Defenses and Escapes from the Toe Hold
- Strategic Applications of the Toe Hold in Competition
- Toe Hold Videos
- Toe Hold Submission Statistics
- Toe Hold Historical Trends
- Matches Won by Toe Hold