Liam Cleland
Middleweight


Fighter's record
[W L D] :
6 - 2 - 0
- Submission : 4 Wins - 0 Losses
- TKO/KO : 0 Wins - 1 Losses
- Decision : 2 Wins - 1 Losses
- Age : 34
- Height : 1.81 m
- Reach : 65 cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : MMA, Submission Wrestling & BJJ
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Strengths :
Warhorse in a very strong divison,
Slick submisions and great in mount,
Good clinch work
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Northcliff, Johannesburg
- Gym : TapOut Academy
- Trainer : Wiekus Swart
Fighter's Skills Breakdown

- Submission : 40%
- Takedowns : 30%
- Striking : 30%
Fighters Media

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EFC CHAMPION LIAM CLELAND RETIRES

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‘TINKERBELL’ TIES THE KNOT

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THE ENGLISH ARE COMING

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IOKOBIDZE GOES ALL OUT AGAINST BUTHELEZI

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A NEW ERA FOR EFC

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A THREAT LOOMS

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HEAVYWEIGHTS COLLIDE IN CAPE TOWN

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EFC 41 MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

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PENA AND OPPERMAN FIRM FAVOURITES AHEAD OF EFC 41

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3 DAYS TO GO!

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MUTUAL SAFES SECURES EFC

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GOLD WITHIN GRASP ONCE AGAIN

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5 DAYS TO GO!

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IT’S FIGHT WEEK!

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TEMPERS FLARE AT MEDIA DAY

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MEDIA DAY TO KICK OFF FIGHT WEEK

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8 DAYS TO GO!

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HENNINGS NEW OPPONENT: MARIO ‘MACHINE GUN’ FERREIRA

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THE CHAMP’S OPINION

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FIRST MEDIA DAY SET FOR EFC 41

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9 DAYS TO GO!

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I HOPE PENA WINS FOR 2 REASONS

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10 DAYS TO GO!

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CALVERT CONCUSSED

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DETHRONING PENA FOR ALL FIGHT FANS IS MY PLEASURE

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THE BEAUTY FROM BUDAPEST RETURNS TO FACE ‘DEMOLITION JACQUI’

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HULME ADDS KARAM TO LIST OF OVERCOME OBSTACLES

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MULUMBA STEPS IN TO FACE SEBEKO FOR INJURED NYIDE

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HENNING EXPLAINS COMMENT ABOUT CALVERT

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NAMIBIAN TO OPEN EFC 41

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A PROMISE TO END CALVERT’S CAREER

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EFC 41 COUNTDOWN PREMIERS TONIGHT

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NEVER LEAVE OUR FALLEN BEHIND

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“I WILL CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY WITH THE GOLD BELT”

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MUSLIM MMA ATHLETES BALANCE SPORT AND SPIRITUALITY DURING RAMADAN

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SIX DAMN FINE REASONS TO WATCH EFC 41

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3 MAJOR EVENTS IN 3 MAJOR CITIES, GET READY!

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BIG THROWS AND BIGGER TAKEDOWNS

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ACTION PACKED FIGHT EXPECTED

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Two More Fights Confirmed For Carnival City

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‘Fotn’ Bonuses Doubled & More Bonuses Awarded For Exceptional Performances

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“I Have Felt The Lowest Low And On July 11 I Will Feel The Highest High”

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Big Fights To Look Out For Ahead Of Double Title Main Event

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EFC 40 DELIVERS THE GOODS

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A CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED

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FIGHT PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

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ALL THE BEST SOLDIERBOY ON YOUR UFC DEBUT THIS WEEKEND

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KRUGER HAS A WELCOME GIFT FOR DANIEL

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DOUBLE D’ IS BACK AGAINST KRUGER

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EFC Signs ‘Sodierboy’ To UFC

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Speechly & Allen Claim Gold

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“I Am Herculeez”

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Triple Your Cash On Fadipe KO!

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The Gospel Of MMA

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Kruger Prepares With Velasquez

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‘Tinkerbell’ Takes On Cleland

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Henderson VS. Culverwell

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EFC 26, The Doctor’s Report

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Fangzz Scores Stunning Victory

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van Zyl VS. Potts 3 Dead Even

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2013’s Biggest Bout To Close Out The Year

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Cleland Makes His Comeback

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Kruger In For The Fight Of His Life

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Ioannou Out, J. Costa Refuses To Fight Speechly

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EFC AFRICA 20: Africa’s Greatest Warriors, McLellan vs Cleland

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Soldierboy And Maphutha To Battle At Catch-Weight

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“I’m So Bummed. I Just Want To Fight Him”

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Maphutha Steps In For Cleland vs. Soldierboy

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Journey To The Hexagon Premieres Tonight

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Free Fight : Hawkey vs. Cleland, EFC AFRICA 17
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Free Fight: Hawkey VS. Cleland
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Cleland Playing A Dangerous Game

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EFC AFRICA 20: ‘Soldierboy’ comments on Cleland’s pre-fight hype videos
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A Catch Up With ‘Soldierboy’ Playing Touch Rugby

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EFC AFRICA 20 : Cleland smashes ‘Soldierboy’
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Cleland Turns Up The Heat

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EFC AFRICA Hits 20

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Cleland Promises War
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Soldierboy 2.0

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How Big Is This Fight?

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“The KO King Is Back”

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EFC AFRICA UNCUT: SMITH OUT, SOLDIERBOY TO FACE CLELAND AT EFC AFRICA 20

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Smith Happy For Mclellan To Fight On

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Bambamz Versus Tinkerbell “Cage Time Means Nothing”
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Champions Dominate EFC Africa 17

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Fight Night Has Arrived!

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EFC AFRICA 17 Weigh-In Results
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Nu Metro To Exclusively Broadcast Ten Explosive Bouts

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EFC AFRICA Live Weigh-In At 13:45 CAT On Thursday

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It’s Fight Week!

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1 Week Until Smith VS. Daniel, Ioannou VS. Mynhardt

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2 Weeks To Go To Efc Africa 17

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Star Studded Fight Card Finalised

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Less Than Four Weeks Until “The Epic Fight Night”

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Hawkey And Cleland Prepare “Skill-Filled Treat” For EFC AFRICA 17

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Tyron Rightford VS. JP Kruger Scraped
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Henderson Back In The Hot Seat For EFC AFRICA 16

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JP Joubert Powers Through Cracked Skull
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Michiel OppermanEFC 41R5 Decision (Unanimous)–
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JP KrugerEFC 32LossR3 Decision (Split)–
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Jason CulverwellEFC 26WinR3 Decision (Majority)–
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Donavin HawkeyEFC 17WinR1 Submission (Verbal)–
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Tumelo MaphuthaEFC 15WinR3 Disqualification (Kick to head of grounded opponent)–
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Jeremy SmithEFC 09LossR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Armand de BruynEFC 07WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Jeremy Scheepers–WinR1 Submission–
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Jeremy Smith–WinR1 Submission–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
Background Disciplines
MMA, Submission Wrestling & BJJ
Fight preparation?
Cardio, stand up and ground.
When and why did you start training for fighting?
2002, looked like a fun sport.
What ranks and titles have you held?
Won a few grappling competitions and some amateur MMA competitions.
Favourite technique:
Ground.
Job
IT company owner.
Added Detail
- 75% win rate
- Beaten two established Light Heavyweights, Maphutha and Hawkey
Key Opponents
Notable Fights
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OpponentEventResult
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JP KrugerEFC 32none
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Michiel OppermanEFC 41none
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none
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none
Liam
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