Best fights of Ruan Potts
Over 8 years as a professional, Ruan Potts has compiled a 11-7 (11) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ruan Potts chokes out Andrew Van Zyl in their 3rd fight in 44 seconds
On December 12, 2013 Ruan Potts fought Andrew Van Zyl for the vacant EFC heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Potts was 35 years old with a record of 7-1, and Zyl was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was on a 2-fight winning streak. Potts submitted Andrew Van Zyl via choke-out in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Ruan Potts submits Andrew Van Zyl
On November 10, 2011 Ruan Potts defended his EFC heavyweight title against Andrew Van Zyl. Potts was 33 years old with a record of 3-0, and Zyl was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Potts submitted Andrew Van Zyl via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Ruan Potts KOs Bernardo Mikixi
On October 19, 2012 Ruan Potts defended his EFC heavyweight title against Bernardo Mikixi. Potts was 34 years old with a record of 4-0, and Mikixi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Potts stopped Bernardo Mikixi via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Ruan Potts KOs Norman Wessels
On July 30, 2011 Ruan Potts fought Norman Wessels for the vacant EFC heavyweight title. Potts was 33 years old with a record of 2-0, and Wessels was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Potts stopped Norman Wessels via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Ruan Potts submits Ricky Misholas
On October 10, 2013 Ruan Potts faced Ricky Misholas in a heavyweight bout. Potts was 35 years old with a record of 6-1, and Misholas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was coming off a win. Potts submitted Ricky Misholas via triangle choke in the 1st round.
6. Ruan Potts KOs Karl Etherington
On April 8, 2017 Ruan Potts faced Karl Etherington in a heavyweight bout. Potts was 39 years old with a record of 10-6, and Etherington was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was on a 2-fight winning streak. Potts stopped Karl Etherington via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Ruan Potts submits Vandam Mbuyi
On June 17, 2016 Ruan Potts faced Vandam Mbuyi in a heavyweight bout. Potts was 38 years old with a record of 8-6, and Mbuyi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was on a 5-fight losing streak. Potts submitted Vandam Mbuyi via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Ruan Potts submits Mahmoud Hassan in 37 seconds
On July 25, 2013 Ruan Potts faced Mahmoud Hassan in a heavyweight bout. Potts was 35 years old with a record of 5-1, and Hassan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was coming off a loss. Potts submitted Mahmoud Hassan via ankle lock in the 1st round.
9. Ruan Potts KOs Calven Robinson
On February 3, 2011 Ruan Potts faced Calven Robinson. Potts was 32 years old with a record of 0-0, and Robinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts stopped Calven Robinson via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Ruan Potts submits Brendon Groenewald
On November 11, 2016 Ruan Potts faced Brendon Groenewald in a heavyweight bout. Potts was 38 years old with a record of 9-6, and Groenewald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was coming off a win. Potts submitted Brendon Groenewald via rear naked choke in the 2nd round.