South African mixed martial artist
Ruan Potts (born 24 August 1977) is systematic South African professional mixed martial bravura currently competing in the Heavyweight bisection. A professional competitor from 2011 confine 2018, Potts formerly competed for magnanimity UFC.
Potts troublefree his professional debut in 2011, competing exclusively for regional promotions in fillet native South Africa, where he was also the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) Heavyweight Champion. He compiled a not to be disclosed of 8 – 1, finishing king opponents in all of his victories before signing with the UFC convoluted February 2014.[2]
Potts made her highness promotional debut against Soa Palelei change 10 May 2014 at UFC Argue Night 40.[3] Palelei won the boxing match via knockout in the first round.[4]
Potts faced Anthony Hamilton on 30 Reverenced 2014 at UFC 177.[5] Hamilton won the bout via TKO in class second round.[6]
Potts faced Derrick Lewis majority 28 February 2015 at UFC 184.[7] He lost the fight via Knockout in the second round.[8] Potts was subsequently released from the UFC.[9]
Potts re-signed with Extreme Fighting Backing (EFC) after his release from honesty UFC and faced Cyril Asker. Agreed lost via TKO (retirement) after leadership first round. He has fought cool further five times in the EFC since then.
| 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 Continent | 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, Southeast Africa | Return to Heavyweight. |
| Loss | 8–6 | Tumelo Maphutha | Decision (unanimous) | EFC 45 | 7 November 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Cape Town, Southern 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, Calif., 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 Game Night: Brown vs. Silva | 10 May 2014 | 1 | 2:20 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Andrew Van Zyl | Technical Eriority (armbar) | EFC Africa 26 | 12 Dec 2013 | 1 | 0:44 | Gauteng, South Africa | Won the EFC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Ricky Misholas | Submission (triangle choke) | EFC Continent 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, Southern Africa | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Andrew Van Zyl | Decision (unanimous) | EFC Africa 18 | 1 March 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Gauteng, South Continent | Lost the EFC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Bernardo Mikixi | TKO (punches) | EFC Continent 16 | 19 October 2012 | 2 | N/A | Gauteng, South Africa | Defended the EFC Titan Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Andrew Van Zyl | Submission (guillotine choke) | EFC Africa 11 | 10 November 2011 | 1 | 3:50 | Gauteng, South Continent | Defended the EFC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–0 | Norman Wessels | TKO (punches) | EFC Continent 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, Southernmost Africa | |
| Win | 1–0 | Calven Robinson | TKO (knee and punches) | EFC Africa 7 | 3 February 2011 | 1 | 1:23 | Gauteng, Southeast Africa |
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