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Garreth McLellan

“Soldier Boy”

MiddleweightSouth Africa3-fight losing streak

13Wins
7Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLWL

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Profile

Age
44 (born September 1, 1982)
Born in
Vereeniging
Height
6' 1"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
72"
Stance
Southpaw
UFC record
1-4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • KO/TKO 1

Losses in the UFC4

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.56 top 37%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.94
Striking accuracy54%Better than 86% of middleweights
Strike defense45%Better than 11% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.15 top 55%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.9
Takedown accuracy22%Better than 13% of middleweights
Takedown defense35%Better than 12% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. McLellan last fought on March 11, 2017 (Loss vs Paulo Costa). McLellan has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Garreth McLellan

Born on September 1, 1982 in Vereeniging, South Africa, Garreth McLellan "Soldier Boy" competes as a middleweight mixed martial artist. At 6' 1", McLellan has a 72" reach and fights southpaw.

McLellan's professional career began in 2009, debuting with XFC Africa. A 12-2 record outside the UFC came first. McLellan first fought in the UFC at UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2 in April 2015 and lost to Bartosz Fabinski by decision. Across 5 fights in the UFC, McLellan is 1-4.

Statistically, McLellan is more accurate with significant strikes than 86% of middleweights.

McLellan was 33 when the first UFC win came, against Bubba Bush. Before and outside the UFC, McLellan fought in EFC Africa (11-2) and Fight Force (0-1).

McLellan's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum in March 2017, where McLellan lost to Paulo Costa.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Paulo Costa

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 1:17

    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum

    Mar 11, 2017

    6Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Alessio Di Chirico

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Maia vs. Condit

    Aug 27, 2016

    57Str 2TD 0KD
  3. L

    Magnus Cedenblad

    KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R2 0:47

    UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski

    May 8, 2016

    12Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Bubba Bush

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Half Guard · R3 4:58

    UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka

    Oct 24, 2015

    97Str 2TD 0KD
  5. L

    Bartosz Fabinski

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2

    Apr 11, 2015

    13Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Garreth McLellan is 13-7 across 20 professional fights in 4 promotions, since a pro debut on May 30, 2009 (XFC Africa). 15 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins13

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 9
  • Decision 1

Pro losses7

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 2
Finish rate
92% of wins
Longest win streak
6
Current streak
4 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
EFC Africa11-22009
UFC1-42015
Fight Force0-12009
XFC Africa1-02009

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Brendan Lesar KO (punch), R1 EFC Africa 80 Jun 29, 2019
L Paulo Costa TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum Mar 11, 2017
L Alessio Di Chirico Decision (split), R3 UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit Aug 27, 2016
L Magnus Cedenblad TKO (head kick and punches), R2 UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski May 8, 2016
W Bubba Bush TKO (punches), R3 UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka Oct 24, 2015
L Bartosz Fabiński Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 Apr 11, 2015
W Dricus du Plessis Submission (guillotine choke), R3 EFC Africa 33 Aug 30, 2014
W J.P. Kruger Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 EFC Africa 28 Mar 27, 2014
W Jeremy Smith Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 EFC Africa 24 Oct 10, 2013
W Tumelo Muphutha Decision (split), R3 EFC Africa 20 Jun 27, 2013
W Armand de Bruyn Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 EFC Africa 15 Jul 27, 2012
W Danie van Heerden Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 EFC Africa 14 Jun 1, 2012
L Jeremy Smith Submission (guillotine choke), R4 EFC Africa 12 Mar 2, 2012
W Jacques Joubert Submission (guillotine choke), R4 EFC Africa 8 Apr 14, 2011
W Wade Henderson Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 EFC Africa 5 Oct 21, 2010
W Warren Allison Submission (armbar), R1 EFC Africa 3 May 8, 2010
W Juan Lubbe KO (punches), R1 EFC Africa 2 Mar 10, 2010
W Barry Britz TKO (punches), R1 EFC Africa 1 Nov 12, 2009
L Wade Henderson TKO (punches), R1 Fight Force 1 Jul 26, 2009
W J.P. Kruger Submission (armbar), R1 XFC Africa: Fight Club May 30, 2009

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Garreth McLellan's record?

Garreth McLellan's professional MMA record is 13 wins, 7 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Garreth McLellan?

Garreth McLellan is 44 years old, born on September 1, 1982.

How tall is Garreth McLellan and what is their reach?

Garreth McLellan stands 6' 1" with a 72" reach.

Who did Garreth McLellan fight last?

Garreth McLellan lost to Paulo Costa by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum on Mar 11, 2017.