Fighter

Ruan Potts

"Fangzz"

11-7-0

South AfricaLast 5

NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

Ruan Potts holds a professional MMA record of 11-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 18 bouts on record. Ruan Potts has won 11 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Ruan Potts lands 0.85 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy and averages 0.75 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 28, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 247 lbs112 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1978-02-23
Age: 48
Nationality: South Africa
Birthplace: South Africa

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 11-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed0.85per min

37% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.92per min

22% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.75per 15 min

16% success

Takedowns stuffed33%

Submission attempts2.3per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Ruan Potts earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Jared Vanderaa
EFC Worldwide 76· Dec 8, 2018· Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 7-3
TKO
R3 · 3:25
WIN
vs Karl Etherington
EFC Worldwide 58· Apr 8, 2017· Heavyweight· 10-6 vs 12-2
TKO
R1 · 2:33
WIN
vs Brendon Groenewald
EFC Worldwide 55· Nov 11, 2016· Heavyweight· 9-6 vs 6-4
SUB
R2 · 4:21
WIN
vs Vandam Mbuyi
EFC Worldwide 50· Jun 17, 2016· Heavyweight· 8-6 vs 3-3
SUB
R1 · 4:06
LOSS
vs Tumelo Maphutha
EFC Worldwide 45· Nov 7, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 8-5 vs 6-7-1
UD
LOSS
vs Cyril Asker
EFC Worldwide 40· Jun 6, 2015· Heavyweight· 8-4 vs 5-1
SUB
R1 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Derrick Lewis
UFCUFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano· Feb 28, 2015· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 11-3
TKO
R2 · 3:18
LOSS
vs Anthony Hamilton
UFCUFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto· Aug 30, 2014· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 12-3
TKO
R2 · 4:17
LOSS
vs Soa Palelei
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· May 10, 2014· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 21-3
TKO
R1 · 2:20
WIN
vs Andrew van Zyl
EFC Africa 26· Dec 12, 2013· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 8-1
SUB
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Ricky Misholas
EFC Africa 24· Oct 10, 2013· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 4:05
WIN
vs Mahmoud Hassan
EFC Africa 21· Jul 25, 2013· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 0:37
LOSS
vs Andrew van Zyl
EFC Africa 18· Mar 1, 2013· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Bernardo Mikixi×2Title bout · Title win #2
EFC Africa 16· Oct 19, 2012· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 4-2
TKO
WIN
vs Andrew van Zyl×1Title bout · Title win #1
EFC Africa 11· Nov 10, 2011· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 4-0
SUB
R1 · 3:50
WIN
vs Norman Wessels
EFC Worldwide· Jun 30, 2011· 2-0 vs 3-0
TKO
WIN
vs Baygon Obutobe
EFC Worldwide· Apr 14, 2011· 1-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Calven Robinson
EFC Worldwide· Feb 3, 2011· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 1:23

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1606▼28
Peak: 1748Dec 12, 2013
Rated fights: 18

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ruan Potts fight next?

Ruan Potts has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ruan Potts's record?

Ruan Potts's professional MMA record is 11-7-0.

Who is Ruan Potts fighting next?

Ruan Potts's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ruan Potts fight last?

Ruan Potts most recently fought Derrick Lewis at UFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano on Saturday, February 28, 2015, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Ruan Potts fight in?

Ruan Potts fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Ruan Potts have?

Ruan Potts has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Ruan Potts?

Ruan Potts is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Ruan Potts weigh?

Ruan Potts weighs 247 lbs (112 kg).

What is Ruan Potts's reach?

Ruan Potts has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Ruan Potts?

Ruan Potts is 48 years old (born Feb 23, 1978).

Where is Ruan Potts from?

Ruan Potts is from South Africa.

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