First , I am not saying fights should go to the ground , I am saying that there is a big chance that a fight can go to the ground and that's not to be underestimated , want facts basing on my experience ?? I am a pure striker and I ended up on the ground in 2 different occasions (street fights) , if it wasn't for the little judo I do I wouldn't be able to stand up again and resume the fight I am not backing up BJJ clames , but those guys are for real , if they get to you they will take you down , i know that you are going to say "A good striker will fight from a distance" thing , well.... A good grappler won't , there is big chance that he gets to u and gets you down , and when he does , you know the rest