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Ruan Potts
South african judoka

Ruan Potts

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South african judoka
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Biography

Ruan Potts (born August 24, 1977) is a South African professional mixed martial artist.

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 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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

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

Potts faced Derrick Lewis on 28 February 2015 at UFC 184. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Subsequently, Potts was released from the organization.

Return to EFC

Potts re-signed with Extreme Fighting Championship after his release from the UFC and faced French Heavyweight Cyril "Silverback" Asker. He lost via TKO (retirement) after the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

  • Extreme Fighting Championship Africa
    • EFCA Heavyweight Championship (Two times)
    • Two successful championship defenses

Mixed martial arts record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win11–6Karl EtheringtonTKO (punches)EFC 58000000002017-04-08-00008 April 201712:33Cape Town, South Africa
Win10–6Brendon GroenewaldSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)EFC 55000000002016-11-11-000011 November 201624:21Cape Town, South Africa
Win9–6Vandam MbuyiSubmission (armbar)EFC 50000000002016-06-17-000017 June 201614:06Sun City, South AfricaBack to Heavyweight
Loss8–6Tumelo MaphuthaDecision (unanimous)EFC 45000000002015-11-07-00007 November 201535:00Cape Town, South AfricaLight heavyweight bout.
Loss8–5Cyril AskerTKO (retirement)EFC 40000000002015-06-06-00006 June 201515:00Johannesburg, South Africa
Loss8–4Derrick LewisTKO (punches)UFC 184000000002015-02-28-000028 February 201523:18Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss8–3Anthony HamiltonTKO (body punches)UFC 177000000002014-08-30-000030 August 201424:17Sacramento, California, United States
Loss8–2Soa PaleleiKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva000000002014-05-10-000010 May 201412:20Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win8–1Andrew Van ZylTechnical Submission (armbar)EFC Africa 26000000002013-12-12-000012 December 201310:44Gauteng, South AfricaWon EFCA Heavyweight Championship
Win7–1Ricky MisholasSubmission (triangle choke)EFC Africa 24000000002013-10-10-000010 October 20131N/AGauteng, South Africa
Win6–1Mahmoud HassanSubmission (ankle lock)EFC Africa 21000000002013-07-25-000025 July 201310:37Gauteng, South Africa
Loss5–1Andrew Van ZylDecision (unanimous)EFC Africa 18000000002013-03-01-00001 March 201355:00Gauteng, South AfricaLost EFCA Heavyweight Championship
Win5–0Bernardo MikixiTKO (punches)EFC Africa 16000000002012-10-19-000019 October 20122N/AGauteng, South AfricaDefended EFCA Heavyweight Championship
Win4–0Andrew Van ZylSubmission (guillotine choke)EFC Africa 11000000002011-11-10-000010 November 201113:50Gauteng, South AfricaDefended EFCA Heavyweight Championship
Win3–0Norman WesselsTKO (punches)EFC Africa 9000000002011-07-30-000030 July 201134:21Gauteng, South AfricaWon EFCA Heavyweight Championship
Win2–0Baygon ObutobeTKO (punches and elbows)EFC Africa 8000000002011-04-14-000014 April 201143:00Gauteng, South Africa
Win1–0Calven RobinsonTKO (knee and punches)EFC Africa 8000000002011-02-03-00003 February 201111:23Gauteng, South Africa
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