Age, Biography and Wiki
Neil Grove was born on 18 January, 1971 in Klerksdorp, South Africa, is a South African MMA fighter. Discover Neil Grove's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
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| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
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18 January 1971 |
| Birthday |
18 January |
| Birthplace |
Klerksdorp, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 53 years old group.
Neil Grove Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Neil Grove height is 6ft 6in and Weight 120 kg.
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6ft 6in |
| Weight |
120 kg |
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Not Available |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Neil Grove Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Neil Grove worth at the age of 53 years old? Neil Grove’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Neil Grove's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
Neil Grove Social Network
Timeline
Neil Grove (born 18 January 1971) is a South African-English Heavyweight professional mixed martial artist.
In 1996, Grove moved to London, England, where he worked as a personal trainer, sports therapist, and also worked as a bouncer at an Irish nightclub in South London.
In 2000, after Grove and a fellow bouncer were involved in a massive brawl at the nightclub, the two men were forced to take Goju-ryu classes at Daigaku Karate Kai as a way of learning control and self-restraint.
Grove soon developed a love for the martial art, which, as a combat-style karate, involves throws and submission wrestling.
A year after receiving his black belt in 2005, Grove transitioned into Sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts.
A professional competitor since 2006, Grove has competed for the UFC, Bellator Cage Rage, UCMMA, and the SFL.
Originally from South Africa, Grove began competing in rugby at a young age.
Having attended eight different schools growing up, Grove was frequently bullied being the "new kid," and often got into fights as a result.
Grove made his professional debut at UKMMAC 17: Iron Circle on 16 November 2006, beating Anthony Okorie by TKO.
He next fought at UKMMAC 18: Fists of Fury against Denniston Sutherland, who was 30 kg lighter than Grove at the time.
Grove won by TKO in the first round.
On 14 July 2007, Grove made his Cage Rage debut at Cage Rage 22: Hard as Hell, stepping in on two days notice to fight PRIDE veteran James Thompson.
Grove knocked out the heavily favored Thompson in just 10 seconds of the first round.
Grove followed up with two more stoppages in Cage Rage before facing former Cage Rage heavyweight champion Rob Broughton.
Grove lost the bout by majority decision.
Grove fought in a rematch against Robert Berry at Cage Rage 27: Step Up on 12 July 2008.
He won via TKO in the second round.
Grove and Al-turk were scheduled for a heavyweight title fight before Cage Rage closed down.
After Cage Rage fell, Grove went on to Dave O'Donnell's new promotion: Ultimate Challenge MMA.
On their very first event, Grove defeated James McSweeney via TKO to win the inaugural Ultimate Challenge Heavyweight title.
On 16 December 2008, Grove announced that he was signing a four-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Grove expressed interest in fighting fellow European standout Mostapha al-Turk, who has also signed with the UFC.
He lost his long-awaited UFC debut UFC 95 in London, England, to Mike Ciesnolevicz via Heel hook submission early in the first round.
Grove was released from his UFC contract in May.
After being released from the UFC, he returned to UCMMA as their Heavyweight Champion.
He then fought to a draw with Stav Economou at Ultimate Challenge MMA: Never Back Down.
Grove made his Bellator and U.S. debut against Eddie Sanchez, winning via TKO (Punches) at 1:32 of round 1.
He next faced Alexey Oleynik at Bellator 29 and won via TKO at 0:45 in the first round.
This win earned Grove a spot in the finals of the Bellator Heavyweight Tournament, where he faced undefeated wrestler Cole Konrad.
Grove lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Grove was scheduled to make his return to the promotion at Bellator 43 where he would face The Ultimate Fighter 10 alumnus Zak Jensen.
However, Grove pulled out of the bout due to an injury.
Grove instead fought Jensen at Bellator 47.
He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Grove entered the Bellator Season Five Heavyweight Tournament.
He faced Mike Hayes at Bellator 52 and lost the back-and-forth bout via split decision.
Grove faced Thiago Santos at Bellator 56 in the semi-finals after Blagoi Ivanov pulled out of the bout due to an injury.
He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
