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Garreth McLellan
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Garreth’s professional sporting career started at the age of 19, playing flank to Top Fight Club rugby in Durban at Crusaders Rugby Club. In 2007, The Natal Rugby Union selected him for a program that meant the change from Flank to Hooker with the promise of a Natal Sharks Rugby contract. One of the requirements was that he increased his fitness levels.
Spending time with the Shark’s fitness coach, Jason Vorster, who at the time South Africa’s leading MMA coach who used the sport as a form of training. It became clear to Jason that Garreth had a natural ability and he was encouraged to pursue this direction.
Garreth agreed to an amateur fight and was hooked.
Garreth completed his amateur career undefeated with a 10-0 fight record. In 2008, after turning professional, Garreth won his first pro fight for Fight Club against JP Kruger. He then made the move to Johannesburg to further his career by joining South Africa’s top MMA gym, Fight Fit Militia (FFM). In 2009 Garreth started fighting for the Extreme Fight Championships (EFC).
Soldierboy went on to becoming one of the biggest household names in EFC South Africa as he claimed the championship title twice during his reign, but the athlete had his mind set on an international stage. Shortly after his 2nd victory, Garreth was invited to fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship the most prestigious event in the MMA field.
After a close loss in his first UFC fight in Poland, humbled by the experience the athlete picked himself up, motivated by the unwavering support of his family, team and fans, he began gearing himself for his second and last chance to fight on the UFC circuit.
He fights in Dublin on the 24th OCT 2015 on the same day as the Rugby World Cup Final. What a sporting event it shall be. For fan park tickets to both events in JHB or CT please click the details below.
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IEP POWER One of South Africa’s leading suppliers and service providers of industrial engines, parts and alternators. Apart from being a major player in the supply of industrial power-products, we also have a vast aftermarket support network and constant supply of parts and spares. We have been around from 1985 and as a result have vast experience and a wealth of knowledge in our industry.
PANASONIC Returning to basics and pursuing cross-value innovation Always keeping "people" central to our activities, and thereby focusing on "people’s lives," we will endeavor to provide, ‘A Better Life, A Better World’. As a company, we will leverage the strengths that Panasonic has developed over the years, and will continue to combine these strengths towards pursuing “Cross Value Innovation” with comprehensive products, services and solutions. Our aim is to exceed the expectations of our customer with added-value that they have always come to expect from Panasonic. December 2013 Shinichi Wakita,Managing Director of Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa FZE
AQUAVITA MINERAL WATER Aquavita is a local mineral water bottled at source in the heart of the Schurveberg Mountains. We pride ourselves in delivering pure, quality mineral water. AquaVita people understand the value of feeding their systems with authentic mineral water. We are all about healthy living, education and community support. We love sharing the value of water to all.
REEBOK Reebok is an American-inspired, global brand that creates and markets sports and lifestyle products built upon a strong heritage and authenticity in sports, fitness and women’s categories.
LEGACY LIFESTYLE Africa's premiere luxury rewards program. Once you register with Legacy Lifestyle you begin to earn a percentage back of your spend whenever you shop at a Lifestyle Partner. 1 Lifestyle Rand = 1 South African Rand. Once you've Earned enough Lifestyle Rands for that dream purchase, Spend them by entering your mobile number and 5-digit, self-selected PIN on the card machine in-store.
NEW ERA New Era is a family-owned company and has been for four generations. Ehrhardt Kock, who founded the company in 1920, was a turn of the century pioneer with the goal of revolutionizing the headwear business. Since then, each member of the Koch family has embraced that legacy and has taken it upon themselves to continue it. This is a family that, even after 90-plus years continues to have an impact on the industry.
PLANET FITNESS The Planet Fitness Group kick-started in October 1995 with the vision of becoming the most loved health club in South Africa, and beyond. We have steadily grown since then and we now boast 30 clubs across the Planet Fitness, Planet Platinum and JustGym brands. You’ll find us all over the Western Cape, Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape too. Our facilities are world-class and immaculate; and we are constantly introducing exciting new training programmes and classes to keep things interesting. We help you find balance, a healthy lifestyle and a better way of living.
OLIMP SPORT NUTRITION Brand Olimp Sport Nutrition was founded in 1990. The company's mission is based on the idea to provide customers with a better quality of life, health and vitality. The overarching priorities for action and an inspiration for further development of the highest quality products and above all customer satisfaction. In 20 years of existence, we have become a company with a European dimension, reaching a high position in demanding markets such as the German, Austrian, Swiss, French or Scandinavian. This would not be possible without the continuous development of its own scientific base of modern manufacturing and laboratory facilities. A permanent framework for cooperation with major authorities and research institutions both at home and abroad. Efforts have been made and substantial investment in order to achieve the company articles of association of pharmaceutical and expand production of its own medicines.
STEERS Steers is South Africa’s leading burger brand and has served South Africans its legendary 100% pure beef, flame-grilled burgers and freshly cut chips for almost 50 years. Steers has won the Leisure Options Award for the Best Burger for the 18 years running, and Best Chips for 14 years running. Steers’ success is due in part to its extensive network of over 525 local restaurants, its growing African footprint of 36 restaurants, operating in countries such as Nigeria, Mauritius and Zambia, and its broader international market footprint of 7 restaurants. The first Steers in the United Kingdom was opened, July 2013, in Clapham Junction with great success. Steers’ track record proves that flame-grilled just tastes better.
OAKLEY World renowned manufactures sports performance equipment and lifestyle pieces including sunglasses, sports visors, ski/snowboard goggles, watches, apparel, backpacks, shoes, optical frames, and other accessories. Most items are designed in house at their head office, but some countries hold exclusive designs relevant to their market. Oakley currently holds more than 600 patents for eyewear, materials, and performance gear.
OAKLEY World renowned manufactures sports performance equipment and lifestyle pieces including sunglasses, sports visors, ski/snowboard goggles, watches, apparel, backpacks, shoes, optical frames, and other accessories. Most items are designed in house at their head office, but some countries hold exclusive designs relevant to their market. Oakley currently holds more than 600 patents for eyewear, materials, and performance gear.
RCB Solutions RCB Solutions started back in 2002 when it was still trading as Datasaint Network Solutions. The Company name changed several times , but the role players remained the same. We have since then strived to deliver: #1: Quality Installations, Accurate Information and Communication.#2: Economical, Effective and Managed Services & Solutions.#3: Professional Design , Supply and Installation Solutions.