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Loosing the rear naked cost Ryan 50k, he must be really upset about that.
With how conservative Artem was he was probably getting tapped a lot by Hall in training and didn't want it to happen in the fight.
With how conservative Artem was he was probably getting tapped a lot by Hall in training and didn't want it to happen in the fight.
Hall was an underdog in this fight and got a dominant win. Was it boring? Yes, but that's largely Artem's fault. When you are clearly down two rounds or even down a round a half, there is no reason you should have a conservative style with someone hanging on your back. He's likely going to ride out position for that round, so you have to take chances. This is typically when guys can snag up a sub.
A great example would have been PVZ vs. Rose. She was willing to give up her neck and arms because she knew she was losing anyhow. She needed a finish, so there is no reason to play conservative. One of my biggest pet peeves is when guys go out there to survive to a decision when they are clearly going to lose the decision.
I'm excited to see Ryan fight at 145. He looked fucking tiny compared to lobov. I think his wrestling will be more effective when he's not shooting into a giant brick wall, and he'll better be able to use and maintain top control. And his striking needs work obviously but he was utilizing those front side kicks and head kicks pretty well. He doesn't need to be a knockout artist, just has to set up his game and not get blasted
Amazing what a small world it is, when Ryan was ry-angle he competed against f12'r hayliks who got Ryan with a foot or leg lock iirc.
Kneebar, and Hayliks called it before the match was even scheduled.
Where is Hayliks now?
He teaches, or at least used to teach at Kenny Florian's gym:Where is Hayliks now?
WOW!!! What a brilliant grappler.
He teaches, or at least used to teach at Kenny Florian's gym:
http://florianmartialartscenter.com/best-martial-arts-center-boston-brookline/
Alex Lewis is his name, I believe.