During his high school years he was also a three-time Junior National Greco Champion and World Team member.
He realized that in order for him to reach his full potential as an international Greco wrestler, he would need to train differently than he would for collegiate wrestling.
Hall also competed at the amateur wrestling vs submission grappling event The Contenders on October 11, 1997, losing to Joao Roque by decision.
[1] He made his mixed martial arts debut on January 17, 1998 against Noboru Asahi, losing via armbar in the second round.
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