How much more weight do you give a failed submission attempt than a successful blow to he head? (sbnation.com)
Submission attempts now show both fighters struggling against each other instead of a canned animation, making new submissions like the Omoplata and Gogoplata more true to life. (gamerevolution.com)
In short, many submission attempts are merely a more micro version of the same macro striking and grappling battles that happen on the feet with players vying for position and trying to gain advantages in control while dishing out damage. (thenerdstash.com)