Other names Fangzz Weight 112 kg Nationality South African Name Ruan Potts Spouse Chanelle Potts | Division Heavyweight Role Mixed Martial Artist Parents Charles Potts Reach 75.0 in (191 cm) Height 1.88 m Children Sloane Potts | |
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Born November 18, 1977 (age 46)
Cape Town, South Africa ( 1977-11-18 ) Rank Black belt in Judo
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Similar People TJ Dillashaw, Mark Munoz, Ronaldo Souza, Renzo Gracie, Nate Marquardt Profiles | ||
Fighting out of Boksburg, South Africa | ||
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Ruan Potts (born August 24, 1977) is a South African professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, Potts formerly competed for the UFC.
Contents
- Ruan potts hbj show
- Mma itc 129 efc africa 18 preview plus we take a look at ruan potts in action
- Mixed martial arts career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Return to EFC
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
Mma itc 129 efc africa 18 preview plus we take a look at ruan potts in action
Mixed martial arts career
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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
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.
Return to EFC
Potts re-signed with Extreme Fighting Championship after his release from the UFC and faced Cyril Asker. He lost via TKO (retirement) after the first round.