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Ruan Potts

"Fangzz"

11-7

Heavyweight
Ruan Potts

Wins

11

5 KO/TKO - 28%
6 submission - 33%
0 decision - 0%

7

Losses

22% - 4 KO/TKO
6% - 1 submission
11% - 2 decision
hometownSouth Africa
Age
48(1978-02-23)
Height
6′2″ (188 cm)
Reach6′3″ (191 cm)
Weight265 lbs (120 kg)
Stanceorthodox
GymTeam CIT
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Past Fights
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USA
Jared Vanderaa
(7-3)
i
EFC Worldwide 76
08 Dec2018KO/TKO(Punches) RD33:25
United Kingdom
Karl Etherington
(12-2)
i
EFC Worldwide 58
08 Apr2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:33
South Africa
Brendon Groenewald
(6-4)
i
EFC Worldwide 55
11 Nov2016Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD24:21
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Vandam Mbuyi
(3-3)
i
EFC Worldwide 50
17 Jun2016Sub(Armbar) RD14:06
South Africa
Tumelo Maphutha
(6-7-1)
i
EFC Worldwide 45
07 Nov2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
France
Cyril Asker
(5-1)
i
EFC Worldwide 40
06 Jun2015Sub(Verbal) RD15:00
USA
Derrick Lewis
(11-3)
i
UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano
01 Mar2015KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD23:18
USA
Anthony Hamilton
(14-4)
i
UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto
31 Aug2014KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD24:17
Australia
Soa Palelei
(22-3)
i
UFC Fight Night 40: Brown vs. Silva
11 May2014KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:20
South Africa
Andrew van Zyl
(8-1)
i
EFC Africa 26: Van Zyl vs. Potts 3
12 Dec2013Sub(Armbar) RD10:44
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ricky Misholas
(2-2)
i
EFC Africa 24: Smith vs. McLellan 2
10 Oct2013Sub(Triangle Choke) RD14:05
Egypt
Mahmoud Hassan
(1-1)
i
EFC Africa 21: Pena vs. Hassan
25 Jul2013Sub(Ankle Lock) RD10:37
South Africa
Andrew van Zyl
(6-1)
i
EFC Africa 18: Potts vs. Van Zyl 2
01 Mar2013Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Angola
Bernardo Mikixi
(4-2)
i
EFC Africa 16
19 Oct2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD2
South Africa
Andrew van Zyl
(4-0)
i
EFC Africa 11
10 Nov2011Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD13:50
South Africa
Norman Wessels
(3-0)
i
30 Jun2011
KO/TKO RD34:21
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Baygon Obutobe
(0-0)
i
14 Apr2011
KO/TKO RD13:54
South Africa
Calven Robinson
(1-0)
i
03 Feb2011
KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD11:23

Frequently Asked Questions About Ruan Potts

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    Known as "Fangzz" Ruan Potts's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

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    Weighing in at approximately 265 pounds, Ruan Potts's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

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    Boasting a reach of 75 inches, Ruan Potts employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

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