Ruan Potts

Ruan Potts (born 24 August 1977) is a South African professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor from 2011 to 2018, Potts formerly competed for the UFC.

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 (EFC) 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 promotional 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. Potts was subsequently released from the UFC.

Return to EFC Potts re-signed with Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) after his release from the UFC and faced Cyril Asker. He lost via TKO (retirement) after the first round. He has fought a further five times in the EFC since then.

Championships and accomplishments Extreme Fighting Championship EFC Heavyweight Championship (Two times) Two successful title defences

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jared Vanderaa TKO (punches) EFC 76

Pretoria, South Africa Win

Karl Etherington TKO (punches) EFC 58

Cape Town, South Africa Win

Brendon Groenewald Submission (rear naked choke) EFC 55

Cape Town, South Africa Win

Vandam Mbuyi Submission (armbar) EFC 50

Sun City, South Africa Loss

Tumelo Maphutha Decision (unanimous) EFC 45

Cape Town, South Africa Loss

Cyril Asker TKO (retirement) EFC 40

Johannesburg, South Africa Loss

Derrick Lewis TKO (punches) UFC 184

Los Angeles, California, United States Loss

Anthony Hamilton TKO (body punches) UFC 177

Sacramento, California, United States Loss

Soa Palelei KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Win

Andrew Van Zyl Technical Submission (armbar) EFC Africa 26

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Ricky Misholas Submission (triangle choke) EFC Africa 24

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Mahmoud Hassan Submission (ankle lock) EFC Africa 21

Gauteng, South Africa Loss

Andrew Van Zyl Decision (unanimous) EFC Africa 18

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Bernardo Mikixi TKO (punches) EFC Africa 16

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Andrew Van Zyl Submission (guillotine choke) EFC Africa 11

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Norman Wessels TKO (punches) EFC Africa 9

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Baygon Obutobe TKO (punches and elbows) EFC Africa 8

Gauteng, South Africa Win

Calven Robinson TKO (knee and punches) EFC Africa 7

Gauteng, South Africa