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Garreth
McLellan
13-5-0( W-L-D )
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Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 4 fights.
Record: 13-5-0
Summary: Well-rounded, calm head

Fighter Info

Nickname: Soldierboy
From: Vereeniging, Gauteng South Africa
Fights Out Of: Sunninghill, Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa
Age: 34
Height: 6' 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight: 185 lb ( 84 kg )
Reach 72"
Leg Reach 41"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
326
55% Successful
179
Types of Successful Strikes
0
179
30%
18%
53% Ground
53
32
94
Striking Defense
47
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
17
24% Successful
4
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
3
5
0
Takedown Defense
35
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Loss
Garreth McLellan
Aug 27, 2016
57
61
2
2
0
0
2
4
 R3 Decision - Split
Loss
Garreth McLellan
May 8, 2016
21
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Win
Garreth McLellan
Oct 24, 2015
8
97
3
2
0
1
5
3
 R3 KO/TKO
Loss
Garreth McLellan
Apr 11, 2015
41
13
10
0
0
2
7
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

TRAINING: My days start at 6am and finish at 7pm. Throughout these days, I have wrestling and stand-up work, with boxing and striking training, strength and conditioning and certain days with bio and outside gym work. On others, it’s a constant program, and we work hard at every aspect to make me a better athlete.
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2008, although I have been doing martial arts since the age of 9, with a start in karate. It wasn't until my late twenties that I started to fight competitively, off the back of a rugby career that didn't take off. It was rugby that took me into a career of MMA. It was by seeking better conditioning for rugby that I found a love for MMA.
 
What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time EFCAFRICA champion and EFC worldwide champion
 
Do you have any heroes? A large part of my heroes are great South African sportsmen. But in MMA I admire great fighters like GSP, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort and Chuck Liddell.
 
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true and extremely humbling to reach the level it brings. I’m grateful for the opportunity and excited to show my ability.
 
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I didn't, as I was playing rugby. I did study for a short period but never finished my degree.
 
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in the family business.
 
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? South African grappling champion, JKA and All-Styles South African karate champion
 
Favorite grappling technique: Any submission
 
Favorite striking technique: Kicks and elbows
• Pro since 2009
 
• Three wins by KO, nine by submission (2 guillotine, 5 RNC, 2 armbar)
 
• Seven first-round finishes
 
• Has won 7 of last 10
 
• Origin of nickname: “It was given to me by my teammates
 

Career

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