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Sean O’Malley’s Coach Claims UFC Shifting Away From Stalling Wrestlers

“Rumor has it the UFC is trying to get away from guys who just pin people and stall,” Tim Welch said, citing half-guard control-heavy styles. He added, “They’re moving away from that and honestly, that’s smart.” In the past, the UFC released fighters like Muhammad Mokaev, but not for boring fights—the real reasons were behavioral issues and other behind-the-scenes problems.