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Event:
NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Taker blocks the body kick.
Oliveira tries to land a front kick but Taker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Taker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taker somewhat.
Oliveira tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Taker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
What's Oliveira going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Taker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira is not content to let Taker control the position. #T1#
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Taker drags him back down.
Taker trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taker moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oliveira throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taker. What's that going to do exactly?
Taker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oliveira because Taker loaded up on that one.
Oliveira is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taker content just to control the position here. #T3#
Taker working the ground and pound effectively.
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Taker has a good base and remains in mount.
Oliveira wants to control but Taker is having none of it.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Taker scoring with strikes but Oliveira is staying in there. #T4#
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliveira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Taker avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliveira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Taker moves out of range as Oliveira throws a body kick.
Taker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Taker tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
And Oliveira counters with a quick kick to the body but Taker blocks it.
Luc Taker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oliveira.
Taker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Taker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taker is breathing heavily.
Oliveira misses with a body kick.
Taker moves out of range of the body kick.
Taker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Oliveira delivers a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oliveira.
Jackson Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliveira throws a hook but Taker blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Oliveira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Taker's body.
Oliveira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oliveira punishes Taker's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taker moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
#T2#
Oliveira scores with a push kick.
Oliveira is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira throws a push kick but Taker slaps the foot to one side.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Taker avoids them all with ease.
Taker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliveira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taker avoids it.
Taker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oliveira.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oliveira!
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Taker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it.
Taker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Luc Taker has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD#
Oliveira cracks Taker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Taker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oliveira finish him?
#ROC#Taker is rocked!
Taker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taker is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oliveira. Taker shrugs it off though.
Oliveira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira steps in with a hook that catches Taker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Oliveira follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Taker looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Oliveira!
Jackson Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 4
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Taker closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Taker is trying to trip Hayes. He has hold of a leg but Hayes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Taker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Taker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taker won't allow Hayes to sweep him here.
Taker is looking to pass into half guard but Hayes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hayes is in guard.#REVB#
Hayes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taker is looking to reverse the position.
Taker being controlled for a moment.
Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taker keeps working.
Taker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Taker struggling a bit here.
Taker tries to buck Hayes off but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes trying to control the action but Taker is working from the bottom.
Taker is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hayes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Taker trying his best to control but Hayes has mounted him.
Taker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hayes. What's that going to do exactly?
Hayes with good strikes from the mount here!
Taker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hayes won't let Taker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayes working the ground and pound effectively.
Hayes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hayes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taker tries to lock up and control but Hayes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is controlling Taker's posture.#T4#
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes 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.
Hayes pulls Taker in to control the position.
Hayes trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes is looking to stand up but Taker isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hayes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taker looking for a takedown.
Taker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hayes can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Hayes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taker uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Hayes has his foot on Taker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taker works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes wants to get back to his feet but Taker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Taker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayes for as long as he can get away with.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Taker circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Taker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayes, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Hayes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hayes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hayes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayes is in Taker's guard.
Taker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hayes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayes wants to stand and escape but instead Taker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hayes wants to sweep here but Taker controlling him for the moment.
Hayes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Taker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taker looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Taker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taker controls Hayes momentarily but Hayes frees himself.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Taker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Taker is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hayes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taker trying to hold on to Hayes's head to control him but Hayes postures up.
#SUB#
Taker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayes pulls his head out easily.
Taker wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hayes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Taker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hayes has cracked it and Taker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hayes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Hayes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Necro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taker tries to avoid it but Necro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taker to the ground. Taker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Necro darts in and clinches Taker up against the cage.#BC#
Taker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Necro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Taker gets tackled into the cage by Necro. Necro maintains the clinch.
Necro is trying to pull guard but Taker has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Taker pulls Necro into guard.
Necro trying to control but Taker is working from the bottom.
Taker pulls Necro in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necro wants to control from the top but Taker keeps moving. #T1#
Necro being controlled here momentarily.
Necro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Necro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Taker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Necro defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taker keeping moving, preventing Necro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Necro wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Taker's closed guard. He's half up but Taker has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Taker pivots and extends the arm, Necro falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Taker! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Taker! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 2
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Taker shoots in and bounces Gables off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gables throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Taker pushing down on Gables's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taker prevents Gables from improving his position.#SUB#
Gables looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gables actively working from the bottom here.
Gables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taker is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Gables throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taker wants to take a breather but Gables is having none of it.
Taker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Taker is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gables manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gables looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gables is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taker shoots in looking for a takedown. Gables tries to sprawl out of it but Taker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gables manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gables is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Taker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gables sprawls well initially but Taker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gables tries to kick Taker off but Taker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Gables trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Taker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gables doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taker.
Taker wants to take a breather but Gables is having none of it.
Gables controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gables regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gables is looking to sweep but instead, Taker has passed into half guard.
Taker trying to mount his opponent but Gables defends it.
Taker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gables controls his leg.
Gables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taker is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gables wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gables shoots in and drives through. Taker sprawls well.
Gables tries to close the distance and clinch but Taker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chain Gables is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Taker moves into the clinch successfully.
Gables has Taker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gables pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taker is stalling here.
Taker being controlled against the cage.
Gables tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chain Gables. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gables quickly recovers to half guard.
Gables pushes Taker off but Taker dives into side control.
#T1#
Gables is looking to reverse the position.
Taker happy to just control the position for now.
Taker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taker tries to advance to mount but Gables denies him.
Gables gets back to half guard.
Gables wants to control but Taker is keeping busy.
#T2#
Gables on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gables is trying to control but can't.
Gables throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gables moves into full guard.
Gables wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taker prevents Gables from getting back to his feet.
Taker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gables swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Taker stays in close to Gables's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gables blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gables looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gables goes for a double leg but Taker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taker continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Taker gets control of Gables's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gables stopping the sweep attempt from Taker.
Taker wants to stand but Gables is controlling the position. #T4#
Gables wants to control from the top but Taker keeps moving.
Taker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gables makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gables.#SUB#
Gables has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker wants to stand and escape but instead Gables has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Taker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gables napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Gables's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gables is trying to get back to half guard.
Taker trying to control the position but Gables is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gables tries to buck Taker off but Taker is having none of it.#T1#
Gables prevents Taker from improving position.
Taker laying and praying for a moment but Gables takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Gables looking for submissions off his back.
Taker trying to control the action but Gables is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taker is looking to take a break and control but Gables is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gables shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taker but Taker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Gables misses with the combination.
No joy there for Gables, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gables throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taker tries to clinch there but Gables circles away.
Gables shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taker as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taker.
Taker is looking to take a break and control but Gables is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gables is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Taker looks up at the clock and then as Gables takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Taker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gables's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chain Gables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luc Taker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker looks up at the clock and then as Gables takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Taker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Luc Taker wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Taker shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taker has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. #SUB#
Johnson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Taker has locked up a guillotine! Taker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Johnson is holding on here and Taker must be using up a lot of energy. Johnson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Taker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luc Taker! |
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