Garreth McLellan

Mixed martial arts career Early career McLellan compiled an amateur record of 10–0 before making his professional debut in 2009, competing exclusively for regional promotions in his native South Africa, and was a two-time EFC AFRICA champion. He compiled a professional record of 12–2, before signing with the UFC in December 2014.

Ultimate Fighting Championship McLellan made his promotional debut against Bartosz Fabiński 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.

McLellan faced promotional newcomer Paulo Costa on 11 March 2017 at UFC Fight Night 106. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) EFC Middleweight World Championship (Two times) Two title defences

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Brendan Lesar KO (punch) EFC Africa 80

Sibaya, South Africa Loss

Paulo Costa TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum

Fortaleza, Brazil Loss

Alessio Di Chirico Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Magnus Cedenblad TKO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski

Rotterdam, Netherlands Win

Bubba Bush TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka

Dublin, Ireland Loss

Bartosz Fabiński Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2

Kraków, Poland Win

Dricus du Plessis Submission (guillotine choke) EFC Africa 33

Durban, South Africa Win

J.P. Kruger Submission (rear-naked choke) EFC Africa 28

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Jeremy Smith Submission (rear-naked choke) EFC Africa 24

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Tumelo Muphutha Decision (split) EFC Africa 20

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Armand de Bruyn Submission (rear-naked choke) EFC Africa 15

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Danie van Heerden Submission (rear-naked choke) EFC Africa 14

Gauteng, South Africa Loss

Jeremy Smith Submission (guillotine choke) EFC Africa 12

Gauteng, South Africa Lost the EFC Middleweight Championship. Win

Jacques Joubert Submission (guillotine choke) EFC Africa 8

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Wade Henderson Submission (rear-naked choke) EFC Africa 5

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Warren Allison Submission (armbar) EFC Africa 3

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Juan Lubbe KO (punches) EFC Africa 2

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Barry Britz TKO (punches) EFC Africa 1

Gauteng, South Africa Loss

Wade Henderson TKO (punches) Fight Force 1

Gauteng, South Africa Win

J.P. Kruger Submission (armbar) XFC Africa: Fight Club

Gauteng, South Africa