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
  • 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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8 DAYS TO GO!
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THE CHAMP’S OPINION
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10 DAYS TO GO!
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CALVERT CONCUSSED
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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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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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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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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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2 Weeks To Go To Efc Africa 17
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Star Studded Fight Card Finalised
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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

Action Shots

Fight History

Pro Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
  • Michiel Opperman
    EFC 41
    R5 Decision (Unanimous)
  • JP Kruger
    EFC 32
    Loss
    R3 Decision (Split)
  • Jason Culverwell
    EFC 26
    Win
    R3 Decision (Majority)
  • Donavin Hawkey
    EFC 17
    Win
    R1 Submission (Verbal)
  • Tumelo Maphutha
    EFC 15
    Win
    R3 Disqualification (Kick to head of grounded opponent)
  • Jeremy Smith
    EFC 09
    Loss
    R1 TKO (Punches)
  • Armand de Bruyn
    EFC 07
    Win
    R1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
  • Jeremy Scheepers
    Win
    R1 Submission
  • Jeremy Smith
    Win
    R1 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

  • Opponent
    Event
    Result
  • JP Kruger
    EFC 32
    none
  • Michiel Opperman
    EFC 41
    none
  • none
  • none
Liam   Cleland