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I think he was really close to submitting, and was desperately trying to get a grip on those legally enforced pants :)
He looks over at the ref while doing it and Eddie opens his eyes...but the match continued do only Royler knows I suppose.
The way that Royler's hand taps in the gif from M3 looks like it did in 2003 ( 10:55 ) but I guess you're right... Royler knows in his heart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...;v=0TuPCGIZI78
Given Royler's personal epic triple-legendary status and the renowned toughness of the Gracies in general (I'm thinking of Renzo-Sakuraba here), I'd argue for the parsimonious view that he was in no way tapping.