I agree with what was already said here. Training wrestling, BJJ, Judo, and Sambo will give you an excellent ground game.
What I want to add is that to be a good striker, it is important to be well versed in wrestling. The reason Chuck Lidell has such good take down defense is that he wrestled in college. He is also great at standing up once down. This give him the advantage on keeping the fight standing up, where he has a distinctive striking advantage.
And for the ground who can't get the fight to the ground for whatever reason should be well versed in striking also. Probably Muay Thai or kick boxing.
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