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Fight: Lewis vs. Potts
1 MAR SUN '15 3:00 AM
prelim
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3 rounds
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nickname
The Black Beast
Fangzz
Forms
W
W
W
W
L
L
L
W
W
W
Nationality
USA 
South Africa
Age
(1985-02-07) 41
48 (1978-02-23)
Weight
(102+ kg) 225+ lbs
225+ lbs (102+ kg)
Height
(191 cm) 6′3″
6′2″ (188 cm)
Reach
(201 cm) 6′7″
6′3″ (191 cm)
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Wins
29
24 KO/TKO - 57%
1 submission - 2%
4 decision - 10%
11
28% - 5 KO/TKO
33% - 6 submission
0% - 0 decision
Losses
13
8 KO/TKO - 19%
2 submission - 5%
3 decision - 7%
7
22% - 4 KO/TKO
6% - 1 submission
11% - 2 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lewis vs. Potts
Which event are Derrick Lewis and Ruan Potts fighting in?
They are set to face each other in UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano.
How many rounds is the Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.
Which organization is hosting the Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts?
The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
When is the Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on March 1, 2015
At what time does the Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts fight start?
The fight is set to start at 03:00 GMT.
Where is the Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Staples Center.
In which weight class are Derrick Lewis and Ruan Potts competing?
They are competing in the UFC Heavyweight.
What are the nationalities of Derrick Lewis and Ruan Potts?
Derrick Lewis represents USA, and Ruan Potts represents South Africa.
What type of fight is the Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Heavyweight.
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