Ruan Potts

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Ruan Potts
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Born (1978-02-21) 21 February 1978 (age 48)
Cape Town, South Africa
Other namesFangzz
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight251 lb (114 kg; 17 st 13 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach75 in (190 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBoksburg, South Africa
TeamMark 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

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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.

Mixed martial arts career

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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

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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

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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

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
18 matches 11 wins 7 losses
By knockout 5 5
By submission 6 0
By decision 0 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–7 Jared Vanderaa TKO (punches) EFC 76 8 December 2018 3 3:24 Pretoria, South Africa For the vacant EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 11–6 Karl Etherington TKO (punches) EFC 58 8 April 2017 1 2:33 Cape Town, South Africa
Win 10–6 Brendon Groenewald Submission (rear naked choke) EFC 55 11 November 2016 2 4:21 Cape Town, South Africa
Win 9–6 Vandam Mbuyi Submission (armbar) EFC 50 17 June 2016 1 4:06 Sun City, South Africa Return to Heavyweight.
Loss 8–6 Tumelo Maphutha Decision (unanimous) EFC 45 7 November 2015 3 5:00 Cape Town, South Africa Light Heavyweight debut.
Loss 8–5 Cyril Asker TKO (retirement) EFC 40 6 June 2015 1 5:00 Johannesburg, South Africa
Loss 8–4 Derrick Lewis TKO (punches) UFC 184 28 February 2015 2 3:18 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss 8–3 Anthony Hamilton TKO (body punches) UFC 177 30 August 2014 2 4:17 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss 8–2 Soa Palelei KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva 10 May 2014 1 2:20 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win 8–1 Andrew Van Zyl Technical Submission (armbar) EFC Africa 26 12 December 2013 1 0:44 Gauteng, South Africa Won the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Ricky Misholas Submission (triangle choke) EFC Africa 24 10 October 2013 1 N/A Gauteng, South Africa
Win 6–1 Mahmoud Hassan Submission (ankle lock) EFC Africa 21 25 July 2013 1 0:37 Gauteng, South Africa
Loss 5–1 Andrew Van Zyl Decision (unanimous) EFC Africa 18 1 March 2013 5 5:00 Gauteng, South Africa Lost the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Bernardo Mikixi TKO (punches) EFC Africa 16 19 October 2012 2 N/A Gauteng, South Africa Defended the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Andrew Van Zyl Submission (guillotine choke) EFC Africa 11 10 November 2011 1 3:50 Gauteng, South Africa Defended the EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Norman Wessels TKO (punches) EFC Africa 9 30 July 2011 3 4:21 Gauteng, South Africa Won the inaugural EFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Baygon Obutobe TKO (punches and elbows) EFC Africa 8 14 April 2011 4 3:00 Gauteng, South Africa
Win 1–0 Calven Robinson TKO (knee and punches) EFC Africa 7 3 February 2011 1 1:23 Gauteng, South Africa

See also

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References

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