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Event:
W8 E2
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaire shoots in for a takedown but Takedown shows good takedown defense.
Zaire slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Takedown.#TD#
Takedown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takedown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Takedown throws a sloppy strike and Zaire has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Takedown is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Zaire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Zaire!
Our winner, Abdullah Zaire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
W7 E1
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Fedor moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Takedown goes down! Can Fedor finish him!?#ROC2#Takedown is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rocken Takedown has been cut.
Fedor postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Takedown's head off the mat! Takedown is out! He's out! Fedor jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emelianenko Fedor!
Emelianenko Fedor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
W6 E3
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Takedown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Takedown has eaten all the pies!
Jones gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Takedown defends easily.
#SUB#
Takedown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takedown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Takedown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takedown pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Takedown wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Takedown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takedown is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takedown distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takedown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takedown connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones wants to sweep here but Takedown controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Takedown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takedown is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takedown is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Takedown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Takedown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones tries to buck Takedown off but Takedown is having none of it.
Takedown working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Takedown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Takedown keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takedown lands a few punches from side control.
Takedown wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Takedown is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Takedown dominates the positioning.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Takedown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Takedown trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Takedown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takedown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocken Takedown dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Takedown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Takedown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Takedown is very close to passing his half guard.
Takedown lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takedown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takedown's back!
Jones throwing sloppy strikes.
Takedown wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Takedown manages to turn into his guard.
Takedown wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takedown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takedown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takedown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Takedown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takedown trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Takedown passes into half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Takedown in his half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Takedown keeps him under control.
Takedown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takedown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takedown wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #SUB2#
Takedown wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takedown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones moves into full guard.
Takedown stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones controls Takedown momentarily but Takedown frees himself.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takedown stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Check out the look on Takedown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takedown lands a nice forearm strike.
Takedown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Takedown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takedown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Takedown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Takedown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Takedown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Takedown swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takedown's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takedown keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB2#
Takedown is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocken Takedown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Takedown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Takedown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takedown's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Takedown wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Takedown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takedown is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocken Takedown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takedown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takedown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takedown with a nice head shot there.
Takedown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takedown stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Rocken Takedown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Takedown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takedown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takedown pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Takedown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takedown prevents Jones from improving his position.
Takedown controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Takedown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Takedown frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Takedown is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Jones!
Jake Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
W4 E1
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Takedown missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem scores with a push kick.
Liam Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Rocken Takedown has been cut.
Reem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takedown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Takedown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takedown is in Reem's guard.
Takedown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takedown trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takedown postures up in Reem's guard and throws a big left but Reem blocks it.
Takedown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takedown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takedown advances to half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takedown in particular looking to stall.
Reem's coaches at Arcalimon Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Takedown tries to pass to full mount but Reem defends it.
Reem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takedown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takedown should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takedown tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard.
Takedown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takedown. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reem lands a leg kick that knocks Takedown off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Takedown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reem quickly recovers to half guard.
Takedown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takedown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takedown on the ground.
Takedown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Takedown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Takedown is nestled in close to Reem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takedown tries to pass to full mount but Reem defends it.
Takedown controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Takedown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takedown connects with a nice short shot to Reem's temple. #T4#
Reem wants to get back to full guard.
Takedown is taking a breather. Reem says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Takedown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reem wants to control but Takedown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takedown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reem!
Takedown thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocken Takedown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocken Takedown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takedown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reem.
Reem thumps Takedown with a low kick.
Takedown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Takedown keeps the fight on the outside.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reem!
Reem feints and then cracks Takedown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takedown down.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Takedown's front leg but catches the back leg as Takedown tries to avoid it.
Takedown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
Takedown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reem wants to clinch up but Takedown keeps it at a distance.
Reem connects with a leg kick.
Takedown is breathing heavily.
Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Takedown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reem's guard.#T1#
Takedown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reem can't do much from the bottom here.
Reem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takedown throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Takedown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Takedown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Takedown is looking to take a break and control but Reem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reem is looking for a sweep.
Takedown advances to full mount.
Reem stops Takedown from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Takedown breaks from Reem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Takedown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takedown misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Takedown is working for a guillotine from mount but Reem frees his head quite easily.
Takedown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Takedown working for a guillotine from mount but Reem is in no mood to give up.
Takedown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Reem is squirming around, avoiding Takedown's attempts to control the action.
Takedown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takedown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Takedown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reem tries to get out of the position.
Takedown cracks Reem with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2#
Takedown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reem is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reem and Takedown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takedown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocken Takedown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocken Takedown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takedown's head.
Takedown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reem.
Reem connects with a solid leg kick.
Reem scores with a head kick.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Reem.
Takedown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reem.#KD#
Reem lands a big head kick that sends Takedown tumbling to the mat! Reem takes a step backwards and waves Takedown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Takedown is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takedown drops his hands momentarily and Reem needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Takedown just on the top of the head. Takedown drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Takedown - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liam Reem!
A relieved looking Liam Reem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
W3 E2
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Takedown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nganoo.
Nganoo thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Takedown looking to score a takedown here. Nganoo is defending well but Takedown drives through and ends up in Nganoo's guard.#SUB2#
Nganoo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takedown defends well.
Takedown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takedown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Nganoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takedown defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nganoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nganoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takedown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nganoo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takedown controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nganoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Takedown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Takedown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nganoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nganoo won't allow Takedown to pass to mount. #SUB#
Takedown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takedown performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Nganoo actively working from the bottom here.
Takedown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Nganoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nganoo tries to roll over but Takedown keeps him under control.
Takedown is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takedown passes to full mount! #T2#
Takedown fails to move to back control.
Nganoo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takedown wants to control the pace but Nganoo is squirming around nicely.
Takedown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nganoo working to try and regain half guard.
Takedown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nganoo tries to reverse the position but Takedown maintains control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nganoo is bucking up trying to escape but Takedown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
BOOM! Takedown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takedown landing strikes from the mount and Nganoo is in trouble!
Nganoo is looking to improve his position but Takedown isn't that keen on the idea.
Takedown breaks from Nganoo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Nganoo is rocked!
Nganoo can't escape the position.
Nganoo is still in real trouble! Can Takedown finish him?#SUB#
Takedown has hold of Nganoo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nganoo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Takedown really is a fat lump.
Nganoo is looking to get to half guard.
Takedown connects with a bit shot that sees Nganoo covering up! More strikes from Takedown and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Takedown is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocken Takedown!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocken Takedown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
W2 E2
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Yashin connects with a right hand. Takedown shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Rocken Takedown has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Takedown.
Takedown throws an overhand right that lands on Yashin's shoulder, as Yashin tries to avoid the shot.
Yashin tries to counter by clinching up but Takedown breaks away and moves out of range.
Takedown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takedown misses with a right hand
enabling Yashin to counter with a crisp jab.
Takedown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yashin wants to clinch.
Yashin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD#
Yashin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takedown sprawling to the canvas! Takedown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yashin finish him?!
#ROC#Takedown is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yashin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Takedown's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Yashin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikita Yashin! |
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Event:
W1 E1
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takedown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panda tries to clinch up but Takedown circles away and keeps his distance.
Takedown could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Takedown tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takedown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Panda is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Takedown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takedown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takedown swivels and escapes.#TD#
Takedown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Panda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takedown is in Panda's guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Takedown is defending well. Panda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Takedown has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Panda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laughing Panda! |
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