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11 Facts About Garreth McLellan

1.

Garreth McLellan was born on 9 January 1982 and is a South African professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Middleweight division of the EFC.

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At the age of 19, Garreth McLellan was playing flanker for the Crusaders Rugby Club in Durban when he was offered a contract to compete for the Natal Sharks.

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In karate, Garreth McLellan was a national champion and won a national title in grappling.

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Garreth McLellan made his promotional debut against Bartosz Fabinski on 11 April 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64.

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Garreth McLellan faced Bubba Bush on 24 October 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76.

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Garreth McLellan won the fight via TKO in the closing seconds of the third round.

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Garreth McLellan next faced Magnus Cedenblad on 8 May 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87.

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Garreth McLellan lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

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Garreth McLellan was defeated by Alessio Di Chirico on 27 August 2016 at UFC on Fox 21.

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Garreth McLellan faced promotional newcomer Paulo Costa on 11 March 2017 at UFC Fight Night 106.

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Garreth McLellan lost the fight via TKO in the first round.