Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 5 fights.
| Record: | 13-6-0 |
| Summary: | Well-rounded, calm head |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Soldierboy |
| From: | Vereeniging, Gauteng South Africa |
| Fights Out Of: | Sunninghill, Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa |
| Age: | 34 |
| Height: | 6' 1" ( 185 cm ) |
| Weight: | 185 lb ( 84 kg ) |
| Reach | 72" |
| Leg Reach | 41" |
Media
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Mar 11, 2017 -
Mar 10, 2017 -
Aug 27, 2016 -
Aug 26, 2016
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
340
Types of Successful Strikes
0
185
Striking Defense
45
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
18
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
35
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Garreth McLellan
|
Mar 11, 2017 |
6
22
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
|
Loss
|
Garreth McLellan
|
Aug 27, 2016 |
57
61
|
2
2
|
0
0
|
2
4
|
R3 Decision - Split | ||
|
Loss
|
Garreth McLellan
|
May 8, 2016 |
21
12
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
|
Win
|
Garreth McLellan
|
Oct 24, 2015 |
8
97
|
3
2
|
0
1
|
5
3
|
R3 KO/TKO | ||
|
Loss
|
Garreth McLellan
|
Apr 11, 2015 |
41
13
|
10
0
|
0
2
|
7
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
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Biography
TRAINING: My days start at 6am and finish at 7pm. Throughout these days, I have wrestling and stand-up work, with boxing and striking training, strength and conditioning and certain days with bio and outside gym work. On others, it’s a constant program, and we work hard at every aspect to make me a better athlete.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2008, although I have been doing martial arts since the age of 9, with a start in karate. It wasn't until my late twenties that I started to fight competitively, off the back of a rugby career that didn't take off. It was rugby that took me into a career of MMA. It was by seeking better conditioning for rugby that I found a love for MMA.
What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time EFCAFRICA champion and EFC worldwide champion
Do you have any heroes? A large part of my heroes are great South African sportsmen. But in MMA I admire great fighters like GSP, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort and Chuck Liddell.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true and extremely humbling to reach the level it brings. I’m grateful for the opportunity and excited to show my ability.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I didn't, as I was playing rugby. I did study for a short period but never finished my degree.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in the family business.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? South African grappling champion, JKA and All-Styles South African karate champion
Favorite grappling technique: Any submission
Favorite striking technique: Kicks and elbows
• Pro since 2009
• Three wins by KO, nine by submission (2 guillotine, 5 RNC, 2 armbar)
• Seven first-round finishes
• Has won 7 of last 11
• Origin of nickname: “It was given to me by my teammates
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