Technique Talk: Ryan Hall examines the spotty modernization of grappling in MMA

It's not saying much to note grappling is changing both inside of mixed martial arts (MMA) and out. The key question is, how is grappling evolving? Is it modernizing, regressing or going in unexpected directions?
As it turns out, the answer is messy. ADCC bronze medalist and UFC featherweight - as well as season 22 winner of The Ultimate Fighter - Ryan Hall has a few theories. On the one hand, the overall level of skill is up, but there's a curious homogenization going on inside of the sport.
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