Types and proportions of match stoppages because of neck choke
| Mechanism of match stoppage | Percentage of matches ±95% CI (n = 642 matches) |
|---|---|
| *Locking arm around anterior neck while situated behind opponent. | |
| †Applying forearm across anterior neck while situated in front of opponent. | |
| ‡Locking leg around opponent’s neck. | |
| §Wrapping lapel of traditional martial arts uniform around opponent’s neck. | |
| ¶Any obscure combination of arm and/or hand choke around opponent’s neck. | |
| CI, Confidence interval. | |
| Rear choke* | 6.5±1.9 |
| Front choke† | 4.2±1.5 |
| Leg choke‡ | 2.3±1.1 |
| Lapel choke§ | 0.6±0.6 |
| Indistinct choke¶ | 0.5±0.5 |