Kendall Grove is a battler. He got tossed around the Octagon for three-plus minutes but when Jake Rosholt left an opening, the Hawaiian was johnny-on-spot. Rosholt, a three-time national champion wrestler at Oklahoma State, repeatedly tossed the 6-foot-6 Grove to the ground. Rosholt actually had his back shortly before the end of the fight. Grove was able to escape, roll to his back where Rosholt stood up for a split second and put himself in a vulnerable position. You can't do that against a fighter with legs like Grove. He slapped on the triangle choke and Rosholt showed little resistance. He tapped immediately at 3:59 of the first round.

Grove (11-6, 6-3 UFC) dedicated the win to his grandmother who passed just nine days ago on his 27th birthday.