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I'm fairly new to watching MMA, but it seemed like sage shouldn't have been able to get out of that arm bar once it was locked in. Impressive perseverance, but I agree he went down too easily a couple times and a higher caliber opponent would probably have punished him for it.
As in any sport, you only improve your skills when you are training with the best people on a daily basis. I'm not informed about his current situation training with his dad so I will reserve judgment for others who are more knowledgeable.
His arm was trapped palm up which allows for a lot more bending. Marin should have locked it in thumb to the sky and it prob would have ended.
As far as Sage's training, I know nothing of his dad but he does train with Chris Mango who is very well decorated and skilled. I'm sure there are better camps should he do this full time, but it's not like he's rolling with scrubs.