Garreth McLellan
Introduction
Garreth McLellan (born January 9, 1982) is a South African professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the UFC.
Background
Born and raised in South Africa, McClellan began training in karate at the age of nine and also played rugby union until transitioning into mixed martial arts in his late twenties. In karate, McClellan was a national champion and also won a national title in grappling.
Mixed martial arts career
McLellan made his professional debut in 2009, competing exclusively for regional promotions in his native South Africa, where he was a two-time EFC AFRICA champion and EFC worldwide champion. He compiled a record of 12 - 2, before signing with the UFC in December 2014.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
McLellan made his promotional debut against Bartosz Fabinski on 11 April 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
McLellan faced Bubba Bush on 24 October 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76. He won the fight via TKO in the closing seconds of the third round.
McLellan next faced Magnus Cedenblad on 8 May 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
McLellan was defeated by Alessio Di Chirico on 27 August 2016 at UFC on Fox 21. He lost the fight via split decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 13 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 2 |
| By submission | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 13–5 | Alessio Di Chirico | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit | August 27, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Loss | 13–4 | Magnus Cedenblad | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski | May 8, 2016 | 2 | 0:47 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Win | 13–3 | Bubba Bush | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka | October 24, 2015 | 3 | 4:58 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Bartosz Fabinski | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 | April 11, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Kraków, Poland | |
| Win | 12–2 | Dricus Du Plessis | Submission (guillotine choke) | EFC Africa 33 | August 30, 2014 | 3 | 1:44 | Durban, South Africa | |
| Win | 11–2 | J.P. Kruger | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EFC Africa 28 | March 27, 2014 | 1 | 3:05 | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 10–2 | Jeremy Smith | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EFC Africa 24 | October 10, 2013 | 1 | N/A | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 9–2 | Tumelo Muphutha | Decision (split) | EFC Africa 20 | June 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 8–2 | Armand de Bruyn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EFC Africa 15 | July 27, 2012 | 1 | 1:22 | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 7–2 | Danie van Heerden | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EFC Africa 14 | June 1, 2012 | 2 | 3:08 | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Jeremy Smith | Submission (guillotine choke) | EFC Africa 12 | March 2, 2012 | 4 | 0:56 | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 6–1 | Jacques Joubert | Submission (guillotine choke) | EFC Africa 8 | April 14, 2011 | 4 | 3:14 | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 5–1 | Wade Henderson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EFC Africa 5 | October 21, 2010 | 2 | 3:38 | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 4–1 | Warren Allison | Submission (armbar) | EFC Africa 3 | May 8, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 3–1 | Juan Lubbe | KO (punches) | EFC Africa 2 | March 10, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 2–1 | Barry Britz | TKO (punches) | EFC Africa 1 | November 12, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Wade Henderson | TKO (punches) | Fight Force 1 | July 26, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Win | 1–0 | J.P. Kruger | Submission (armbar) | XFC Africa - Fight Club | May 30, 2009 | 1 | 1:20 | Gauteng, South Africa |