Ruan Potts

Ruan Potts
Born November 18, 1977
Cape Town, South Africa
Other names Fangzz
Nationality South African
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 247 lb (112 kg; 17.6 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach 75.0 in (191 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Boksburg, South Africa
Rank Black belt in Judo
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2011-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 12
Wins 8
By knockout 4
By submission 4
Losses 4
By knockout 3
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ruan Potts (born August 24, 1977) is an South African professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Heavyweight division of the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Potts made his promotional debut 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.

Potts has since been released from the UFC following his third consecutive loss.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–4 Derrick Lewis TKO (punches) UFC 184 28 February 2015 2 3:18 Los Angeles, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–3 Anthony Hamilton TKO (punches) UFC 177 30 August 2014 2 4:17 Sacramento, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–2 Soa Palelei KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva 10 May 2014 1 2:20 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Andrew Van Zyl Technical Submission (armbar) EFC Africa 26 12 December 2013 1 0:44 Gauteng, South Africa Won EFCA Heavyweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Ricky Misholas Submission (triangle choke) EFC Africa 24 10 October 2013 1 N/A Gauteng, South Africa
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Mahmoud Hassan Submission (ankle lock) EFC Africa 21 25 July 2013 1 0:37 Gauteng, South Africa
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–1 Andrew Van Zyl Decision (unanimous) EFC Africa 18 1 March 2013 5 5:00 Gauteng, South Africa Lost EFCA Heavyweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Bernardo Mikixi TKO (punches) EFC Africa 16 19 October 2012 2 N/A Gauteng, South Africa Defended EFCA Heavyweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Andrew Van Zyl Submission (guillotine choke) EFC Africa 11 10 November 2011 1 3:50 Gauteng, South Africa Defended EFCA Heavyweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Norman Wessels TKO (punches) EFC Africa 9 30 July 2011 3 4:21 Gauteng, South Africa Won EFCA Heavyweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Baygon Obutobe TKO (punches and elbows) EFC Africa 8 14 April 2011 4 3:00 Gauteng, South Africa
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Calven Robinson TKO (knee and punches) EFC Africa 8 3 February 2011 1 1:23 Gauteng, South Africa

See also

References

  1. "Fight Card - UFC 177 Dillashaw vs. Soto". UFC.com. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  2. Zane Simon (2014-02-10). "UFC signs EFC Africa heavyweight champion Ruan Potts". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-02-10.
  3. Liam Ducey (2014-02-20). "Soa Palelei to face Ruan Potts at UFC Cincinnati". watoday.com.au. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  4. John Morgan (2014-05-10). "UFC Fight Night 40 results, photos: Soa Palelei crushes Ruan Potts in first". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
  5. Jesse Holland (2014-07-13). "UFC 177: Ruan Potts vs. Anthony Hamilton set for Aug. 30 in Sacramento". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
  6. Tristen Critchfield (2014-08-30). "Ruan Potts confused by referee stoppage in loss to Anthony Hamilton at UFC 177". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
  7. Jason Floyd (2014-12-16). "Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts added to UFC 184". themmareport.com.

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