Ruan Potts

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Ruan Potts
Born (1978-02-21) 21 February 1978 (age 47)
Cape Town, South Africa
Other namesFangzz
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight251 lb (114 kg; 17 st 13 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach75 in (190 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Boksburg, South Africa
Team Mark Robinson MMA
RankBlack belt in Judo
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2011–2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins11
By knockout5
By submission6
Losses7
By knockout5
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ruan Potts (born 24 August 1977) is a South African professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor from 2011 to 2018, Potts formerly competed for the UFC.

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Mixed martial arts career

Potts made his professional debut in 2011, competing exclusively for regional promotions in his native South Africa, where he was also the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) Heavyweight Champion. He compiled a record of 8 – 1, finishing his opponents in all of his victories before signing with the UFC in February 2014. [2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Potts made his promotional debut against Soa Palelei on 10 May 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40. [3] Palelei won the fight via knockout in the first round. [4]

Potts faced Anthony Hamilton on 30 August 2014 at UFC 177. [5] Hamilton won the bout via TKO in the second round. [6]

Potts faced Derrick Lewis on 28 February 2015 at UFC 184. [7] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [8] Potts was subsequently released from the UFC. [9]

Return to EFC

Potts re-signed with Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) after his release from the UFC and faced Cyril Asker. He lost via TKO (retirement) after the first round. He has fought a further five times in the EFC since then.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches11 wins7 losses
By knockout55
By submission60
By decision02
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–7 Jared Vanderaa TKO (punches)EFC 768 December 201833:24 Pretoria, South AfricaFor the vacant EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win11–6Karl EtheringtonTKO (punches)EFC 588 April 201712:33 Cape Town, South Africa
Win10–6Brendon GroenewaldSubmission (rear naked choke)EFC 5511 November 201624:21 Cape Town, South Africa
Win9–6Vandam MbuyiSubmission (armbar)EFC 5017 June 201614:06 Sun City, South AfricaReturn to Heavyweight.
Loss8–6Tumelo MaphuthaDecision (unanimous)EFC 457 November 201535:00 Cape Town, South AfricaLight Heavyweight debut.
Loss8–5 Cyril Asker TKO (retirement)EFC 406 June 201515:00 Johannesburg, South Africa
Loss8–4 Derrick Lewis TKO (punches) UFC 184 28 February 201523:18 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss8–3 Anthony Hamilton TKO (body punches) UFC 177 30 August 201424:17 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss8–2 Soa Palelei KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva 10 May 201412:20 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win8–1Andrew Van ZylTechnical Submission (armbar)EFC Africa 2612 December 201310:44 Gauteng, South AfricaWon the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win7–1Ricky MisholasSubmission (triangle choke)EFC Africa 2410 October 20131N/A Gauteng, South Africa
Win6–1Mahmoud HassanSubmission (ankle lock)EFC Africa 2125 July 201310:37 Gauteng, South Africa
Loss5–1Andrew Van ZylDecision (unanimous)EFC Africa 181 March 201355:00 Gauteng, South AfricaLost the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win5–0Bernardo MikixiTKO (punches)EFC Africa 1619 October 20122N/A Gauteng, South AfricaDefended the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win4–0Andrew Van ZylSubmission (guillotine choke)EFC Africa 1110 November 201113:50 Gauteng, South AfricaDefended the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win3–0Norman WesselsTKO (punches)EFC Africa 930 July 201134:21 Gauteng, South AfricaWon the inaugural EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win2–0Baygon ObutobeTKO (punches and elbows)EFC Africa 814 April 201143:00 Gauteng, South Africa
Win1–0Calven RobinsonTKO (knee and punches)EFC Africa 73 February 201111:23 Gauteng, South Africa

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card – UFC 177 Dillashaw vs. Soto". UFC.com. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  2. ↑ Zane Simon (10 February 2014). "UFC signs EFC Africa heavyweight champion Ruan Potts". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Liam Ducey (20 February 2014). "Soa Palelei to face Ruan Potts at UFC Cincinnati". watoday.com.au. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  4. ↑ John Morgan (10 May 2014). "UFC Fight Night 40 results, photos: Soa Palelei crushes Ruan Potts in first". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  5. ↑ Jesse Holland (13 July 2014). "UFC 177: Ruan Potts vs. Anthony Hamilton set for Aug. 30 in Sacramento". mmamania.com. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  6. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (30 August 2014). "Ruan Potts confused by referee stoppage in loss to Anthony Hamilton at UFC 177". sherdog.com. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  7. ↑ Jason Floyd (16 December 2014). "Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts added to UFC 184". themmareport.com.
  8. ↑ Dave Doyle (28 February 2015). "UFC 184 results: Derrick Lewis ground-and-pounds way to win over Ruan Potts". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  9. ↑ Jacob Cooper (10 April 2015). "Heavyweights Ruan Potts and Josh Copeland, plus six others released by UFC". cagepages.com. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
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