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South Africa 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
hometown South Africa South Africa
Age
46 (1978-02-23)
Height
6′2″ (188 cm)
Reach 6′3″ (191 cm)
Weight 225+ lbs (102+ kg)
Stance orthodox
Gym Team CIT
Social media -

Past Fights

USA
Jared Vanderaa
(7-3)
i
08 Dec 2018
EFC Worldwide 76
KO/TKO (Punches) RD3 3:25
USA
Jared Vanderaa
(7-3)
i
EFC Worldwide 76
08 Dec 2018 KO/TKO (Punches) RD3 3:25
United Kingdom
Karl Etherington
(12-2)
i
08 Apr 2017
EFC Worldwide 58
KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 2:33
United Kingdom
Karl Etherington
(12-2)
i
EFC Worldwide 58
08 Apr 2017 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 2:33
South Africa
Brendon Groenewald
(6-4)
i
11 Nov 2016
EFC Worldwide 55
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 4:21
South Africa
Brendon Groenewald
(6-4)
i
EFC Worldwide 55
11 Nov 2016 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 4:21
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Vandam Mbuyi
(3-3)
i
17 Jun 2016
EFC Worldwide 50
Sub (Armbar) RD1 4:06
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Vandam Mbuyi
(3-3)
i
EFC Worldwide 50
17 Jun 2016 Sub (Armbar) RD1 4:06
South Africa
Tumelo Maphutha
(6-1-7)
i
07 Nov 2015
EFC Worldwide 45
Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
South Africa
Tumelo Maphutha
(6-1-7)
i
EFC Worldwide 45
07 Nov 2015 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
France
Cyril Asker
(5-1)
i
06 Jun 2015
EFC Worldwide 40
Sub (Verbal) RD1 5:00
France
Cyril Asker
(5-1)
i
EFC Worldwide 40
06 Jun 2015 Sub (Verbal) RD1 5:00
USA
Derrick Lewis
(11-3)
i
01 Mar 2015
UFC 184 : Rousey vs. Zingano
 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 3:18
USA
Derrick Lewis
(11-3)
i
UFC 184 : Rousey vs. Zingano
01 Mar 2015 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 3:18
USA
Anthony Hamilton
(14-3)
i
31 Aug 2014
UFC 177 : Dillashaw vs. Soto
 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 4:17
USA
Anthony Hamilton
(14-3)
i
UFC 177 : Dillashaw vs. Soto
31 Aug 2014 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 4:17
Australia
Soa Palelei
(21-3)
i
11 May 2014
UFC Fight Night 40 : Brown vs. Silva
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 2:20
Australia
Soa Palelei
(21-3)
i
UFC Fight Night 40 : Brown vs. Silva
11 May 2014 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 2:20
South Africa
Andrew van Zyl
(8-1)
i
12 Dec 2013
EFC Africa 26 : Van Zyl vs. Potts 3
 Sub (Armbar) RD1 0:44
South Africa
Andrew van Zyl
(8-1)
i
EFC Africa 26 : Van Zyl vs. Potts 3
12 Dec 2013 Sub (Armbar) RD1 0:44
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ricky Misholas
(2-2)
i
10 Oct 2013
EFC Africa 24 : Smith vs. McLellan 2
 Sub (Triangle Choke) RD1 4:05
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ricky Misholas
(2-2)
i
EFC Africa 24 : Smith vs. McLellan 2
10 Oct 2013 Sub (Triangle Choke) RD1 4:05
Egypt
Mahmoud Hassan
(1-1)
i
25 Jul 2013
EFC Africa 21 : Pena vs. Hassan
 Sub (Ankle Lock) RD1 0:37
Egypt
Mahmoud Hassan
(1-1)
i
EFC Africa 21 : Pena vs. Hassan
25 Jul 2013 Sub (Ankle Lock) RD1 0:37
South Africa
Andrew van Zyl
(6-1)
i
01 Mar 2013
EFC Africa 18 : Potts vs. Van Zyl 2
 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
South Africa
Andrew van Zyl
(6-1)
i
EFC Africa 18 : Potts vs. Van Zyl 2
01 Mar 2013 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
Angola
Bernardo Mikixi
(4-2)
i
19 Oct 2012
EFC Africa 16
KO/TKO (Punches) RD2
Angola
Bernardo Mikixi
(4-2)
i
EFC Africa 16
19 Oct 2012 KO/TKO (Punches) RD2
South Africa
Andrew van Zyl
(4-0)
i
10 Nov 2011
EFC Africa 11
Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 3:50
South Africa
Andrew van Zyl
(4-0)
i
EFC Africa 11
10 Nov 2011 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 3:50
South Africa
Norman Wessels
(3-0)
i
30 Jun 2011
KO/TKO RD3 4:21
South Africa
Norman Wessels
(3-0)
i
30 Jun 2011
KO/TKO RD3 4:21
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Baygon Obutobe
(0-0)
i
14 Apr 2011
KO/TKO RD1 3:54
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Baygon Obutobe
(0-0)
i
14 Apr 2011
KO/TKO RD1 3:54
South Africa
Calven Robinson
(1-0)
i
03 Feb 2011
KO/TKO (Knee and Punches) RD1 1:23
South Africa
Calven Robinson
(1-0)
i
03 Feb 2011
KO/TKO (Knee and Punches) RD1 1:23

Frequently Asked Questions About Ruan Potts

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Ruan Potts?

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

  • How much does MMA star Ruan Potts weigh?

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

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter Ruan Potts?

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

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