Ruan Potts Explained

Ruan Potts
Other Names:Fangzz
Birth Date:1978 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Cape Town, South Africa
Weight:251 lb
Weight Class:Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach:75inches[1]
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:Boksburg, South Africa
Team:Mark Robinson MMA
Rank:Black belt in Judo
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years Active:2011–2018
Mma Kowin:5
Mma Subwin:6
Mma Koloss:5
Mma Decloss:2
Sherdog:75842

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

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

|-|Loss|align=center|11–7|Jared Vanderaa|TKO (punches)|EFC 76||align=center|3|align=center|3:24|Pretoria, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|11–6|Karl Etherington|TKO (punches)|EFC 58||align=center|1|align=center|2:33|Cape Town, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|10–6|Brendon Groenewald|Submission (rear naked choke)|EFC 55||align=center|2|align=center|4:21|Cape Town, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|9–6|Vandam Mbuyi|Submission (armbar)|EFC 50||align=center|1|align=center|4:06|Sun City, South Africa||-|Loss|align=center|8–6|Tumelo Maphutha|Decision (unanimous)|EFC 45||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Cape Town, South Africa||-|Loss|align=center|8–5|Cyril Asker|TKO (retirement)|EFC 40 ||align=center|1|align=center|5:00|Johannesburg, South Africa||-|Loss|align=center|8–4|Derrick Lewis|TKO (punches)|UFC 184||align=center|2|align=center|3:18|Los Angeles, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–3| Anthony Hamilton|TKO (body punches)|UFC 177||align=center|2|align=center|4:17|Sacramento, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–2|Soa Palelei|KO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:20|Cincinnati, Ohio, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–1|Andrew Van Zyl|Technical Submission (armbar)|EFC Africa 26||align=center|1|align=center|0:44|Gauteng, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|7–1|Ricky Misholas|Submission (triangle choke)|EFC Africa 24||align=center|1|align=center|N/A|Gauteng, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|6–1|Mahmoud Hassan|Submission (ankle lock)|EFC Africa 21||align=center|1|align=center|0:37|Gauteng, South Africa||-|Loss|align=center|5–1|Andrew Van Zyl|Decision (unanimous)|EFC Africa 18||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Gauteng, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Bernardo Mikixi|TKO (punches)|EFC Africa 16||align=center|2|align=center|N/A|Gauteng, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Andrew Van Zyl|Submission (guillotine choke)|EFC Africa 11||align=center|1|align=center|3:50|Gauteng, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Norman Wessels |TKO (punches)|EFC Africa 9||align=center|3|align=center|4:21|Gauteng, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Baygon Obutobe|TKO (punches and elbows)|EFC Africa 8||align=center|4|align=center|3:00|Gauteng, South Africa||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Calven Robinson|TKO (knee and punches)|EFC Africa 7||align=center|1|align=center|1:23|Gauteng, South Africa|

See also

Notes and References

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

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