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Garreth McLellan

"Soldierboy"
13-7-0South AfricaSouth AfricaLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Brendan Lesar · TKO · Jun 29, 2019

13-7-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Paulo CostaTKO · R1 1:17
UFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum·March 12, 2017

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CAREER SUMMARY

Garreth McLellan holds a professional MMA record of 13-7-0. McLellan has won 13 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, McLellan lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 1.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 12, 2017. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Sep 1, 1982
Age
44
Nationality
South Africa
Birthplace
Vereeniging, South Africa

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Brendan Lesar
    EFC Worldwide 80· Jun 29, 2019· Middleweight· 13-7 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:06
  2. LOSS
    vs Paulo Costa
    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum· Mar 12, 2017· Middleweight· 13-6 vs 9-0
    TKO
    R1 · 1:17
  3. LOSS
    vs Alessio Di Chirico
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Condit· Aug 27, 2016· Middleweight· 13-5 vs 10-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Magnus Cedenblad
    UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· May 8, 2016· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 14-4
    TKO
    R2 · 0:47
  5. WIN
    vs Bubba Bush
    UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka· Oct 24, 2015· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 8-3
    TKO
    R3 · 4:58
  6. LOSS
    vs Bartosz Fabinski
    UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2· Apr 11, 2015· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 12-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Dricus Du Plessis×2Title bout · Title win #2
    EFC Africa 33· Aug 30, 2014· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R3 · 2:12
  8. WIN
    vs JP Kruger×1Title bout · Title win #1
    EFC Africa 28· Mar 27, 2014· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:05
  9. WIN
    vs Jeremy Smith
    EFC Africa 24· Oct 10, 2013· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 9-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:38
  10. WIN
    vs Tumelo Maphutha
    EFC Africa 20· Jun 27, 2013· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 3-5-1
    SD
  11. WIN
    vs Armand de Bruyn
    EFC Africa 15· Jul 27, 2012· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 3-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:22
  12. WIN
    vs Daniel Van Heerden
    EFC Africa 14· Jun 1, 2012· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 9-5
    SUB
    R2 · 3:08
  13. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Smith
    EFC Africa 12· Mar 2, 2012· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 8-0
    SUB
    R4 · 0:56
  14. WIN
    vs Jacques Joubert
    EFC Worldwide· Apr 14, 2011· 6-1 vs 3-5
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Wade Henderson
    EFC Worldwide· Oct 21, 2010· 5-1 vs 6-6
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Warren Allison
    EFC Worldwide· May 8, 2010· 4-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Juan Lubbe
    EFC Worldwide· Mar 10, 2010· 3-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  18. WIN
    vs Barry Britz
    EFC Worldwide· Nov 11, 2009· 2-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  19. LOSS
    vs Wade Henderson
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Jul 26, 2009· 1-1 vs 4-2
    TKO
  20. WIN
    vs JP Kruger
    South Africa Regional· May 30, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power69
Kick power89
Punch speed59
Kick speed81
Accuracy54
Takedowns89
Ground striking98
Submissions76
Chin67
Body strength89
Cardio79

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 13-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.56per min
54% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.94per min
45% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.15per 15 min
22% success
Takedowns stuffed35%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.56per min
54% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.94per min
45% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.15per 15 min
22% success
Takedowns stuffed35%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1614▼13
Peak
1785Aug 30, 2014
Rated fights
20
150016001700180020102012201420162018May 30, 2009 · 1541Jul 26, 2009 · 1489Nov 11, 2009 · 1538Mar 10, 2010 · 1581May 8, 2010 · 1618Oct 21, 2010 · 1650Apr 14, 2011 · 1673Mar 2, 2012 · 1647Jun 1, 2012 · 1669Jul 27, 2012 · 1691Jun 27, 2013 · 1696Oct 10, 2013 · 1730Mar 27, 2014 · 1759Aug 30, 2014 · 1785Apr 11, 2015 · 1755Oct 24, 2015 · 1780May 8, 2016 · 1737Aug 28, 2016 · 1723Mar 12, 2017 · 1709Jun 29, 2019 · 16141614

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Frequently asked questions

When does Garreth McLellan fight next?

Garreth McLellan has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Garreth McLellan's record?

Garreth McLellan's professional MMA record is 13-7-0.

Who is Garreth McLellan fighting next?

Garreth McLellan's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Garreth McLellan fight last?

Garreth McLellan most recently fought Paulo Costa at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum on Sunday, March 12, 2017, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Garreth McLellan fight in?

Garreth McLellan fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Garreth McLellan have?

Garreth McLellan has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Garreth McLellan?

Garreth McLellan is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Garreth McLellan weigh?

Garreth McLellan weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Garreth McLellan's reach?

Garreth McLellan has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Garreth McLellan?

Garreth McLellan is 44 years old (born Sep 1, 1982).

Where is Garreth McLellan from?

Garreth McLellan is from South Africa.

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