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) |
| 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 | 16 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 6 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Ruan Potts (born August 24, 1977) is a South African professional mixed martial artist.
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.
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.
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.
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