Oktagon 52

Nathan Haywood: I backed him as a sizable dog, and the line dropped a fair amount but not beyond playability. The guy seems super hyped up for this fight, and I think he's the tougher fighter in general.. Sort of local type guy since the fight is in Newcastle, England I believe. Anyhow, it wouldn't be impossible that he loses by submission as he did in his previous fight. I think he'll be more physical and durable outside of that. His opponent did also lose his last fight via sub "Anaconda choke" as well. And 3/4 of his last fights took losses.. I do think atleast a couple of those guys were quality opponents.. The biggest selling point to me is that all of Haywood's wins have come by finish, and last two in the first round via guillotine. He clearly knows this choke, and makes it surprising as to why it happened to him. But, it's got to be unlikely that same mistake is made vs an opponent with likely a different skill set. Good luck Gents and laddies either way.

fight starts around 1 pm est today

Haywood lost via RNC with 1 minute remaining in the fight.. I didn't see the fight.. So, I have no idea what happened other than that.