Arthur Ventura maintained his undefeated record by submitting Nilson Silva with a perfectly executed Von Flue choke in the first round at Jungle Fight 137.
Ventura, who boasts an impressive amateur record with eight consecutive submission victories, showcased why he’s considered one of the most promising prospects in the division. The match took a decisive turn when Silva attempted to secure a guillotine from the standing position.
This proved to be a critical error. As commentators noted during the broadcast, “That guillotine could be a problem,” and indeed it was—but not for Ventura. When Ventura executed a takedown while Silva was still holding onto the guillotine attempt, Ventura capitalized immediately.
With just under three minutes remaining in the round, Ventura applied the Von Flue choke—a specialized submission that punishes opponents who hold onto guillotines from bottom position. As Ventura applied pressure from side control, Silva quickly lost consciousness.
“He’s out!” exclaimed the commentator as the referee rushed in to stop the contest.
The finishing sequence happened swiftly, with Ventura falling into Silva’s side control but masterfully trapping Silva’s arm in the process. This technical mastery allowed him to secure the Von Flue choke and add another submission victory to his perfect record.
This position is infamous because ADCC medalist and UFC star Ryan Hall once got slept like this during a demonstration.
In a now-infamous moment caught on video, Ryan Hall—widely regarded as one of the most cerebral grapplers in the game—was unexpectedly put to sleep during a class demo by a Von Flue choke. The irony? It wasn’t even an aggressive application; it happened while casually showing how to escape a guillotine. That’s how deceptive the choke is: it feels harmless right up until the lights go out. Hall, ever the professional, took it with good humor, but the clip has since become a cautionary tale in grappling circles. No matter how experienced you are, this subtle von flue can catch you slipping—literally.
