Seems like Ryan was a (read on)
Roqua always said, "you control the outcome." Roqua was a master.
Ryan always fought those who he felt threatened him, claiming, "To be the best, you've got to take out the best."
Jake admitted to "taking the bait" with Ryan's initial fight with him.
Baja told Jake he was "taking the bait again" after Ryan beat up Max and Jake wanted to end it once and for all.
Ryan was a master-baiter.
Enough said.