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The MMA world witnessed a rare and excruciating submission hold in the United Kingdom during FCC 38. On Saturday, in Liverpool, William Haycox secured a stunning victory over Ryan Lockyer with a rare banana split submission in the first round, maintaining his undefeated record as a professional mixed martial artist.
The stoppage occurred with just over a minute remaining in the opening round. Haycox, a highly touted lightweight prospect from the U.K. scene, boasts an impressive background. His amateur career was flawless, going 10-0 and finishing all opponents via submission. This tap-out streak seamlessly transitioned into his professional career, starting with a third-round submission victory in his debut. Haycox then went to the scorecards for the first time in May 2022, securing a unanimous decision win over Danijel Grbic.
Ryan Lockyer, despite his own extensive amateur experience, suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Haycox. Lockyer had entered the bout with momentum, having secured a first-round TKO victory in his pro debut in March. However, Haycox's skillful execution of the banana split proved too much for Lockyer to handle.
As Haycox continues to build his career, fans eagerly anticipate what he will bring to the cage next. His ability to secure such a rare submission hold demonstrates his creativity and technical expertise, marking him as a fighter to watch in the lightweight division.
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