Neil Grove

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 1 fights.

Record:	7-2-0
Summary:	Striking

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Goliath
From:	Klerksdorp South Africa
Age:	42
Height:	6' 6" ( 198 cm )
Weight:	264 lb ( 120 kg )

Media

Two UFC® newcomers enter the Octagon to prove they deserve to stay. While both heavyweights, Mike Ciesnolevicz steps in more than 30 pounds lighter than Neil Grove.

Feb 21, 2009

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Striking

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0% Successful

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

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Takedown Defense

100

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Mike Ciesnolevicz	UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson Feb 21, 2009	0	0	2	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Neil Grove	UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson Feb 21, 2009	0	0	1	1	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

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Biography

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been doing Goju Ryu for 9 years and started training in MMA since Feb '08. I started training in MMA to improve on my fighting ability and I see MMA as the ultimate way in testing that ability.

What ranks and titles have you held? I became the Ultimate Challenge (formally known as Cage Rage UK) Heavyweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? Randy Couture

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true! This is the biggest MMA show to fight on! I feel honoured!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, Premier Training Diploma

What was your job before you started fighting? I'm a qualified Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Goju Ryu

Favorite grappling technique: Ground and pound

Favorite Striking technique: jab