Ruan Potts losses
Over 8 years as a professional, Ruan Potts has compiled a 11-7 (11) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has seven losses, two of them in title fights.
7. Ruan Potts loses to Jared Vanderaa via KO
On December 8, 2018 Ruan Potts fought Jared Vanderaa for the vacant EFC heavyweight title. Potts was 40 years old with a record of 11-6, and Vanderaa was 26 with a record of 7-3. Potts was on a 3-fight winning streak and Vanderaa was coming off a win. Vanderaa stopped Potts via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
6. Ruan Potts loses to Tumelo Maphutha via unanimous decision
On November 7, 2015 Ruan Potts faced Tumelo Maphutha in a light heavyweight bout. Potts was 37 years old with a record of 8-5, and Maphutha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was on a 4-fight losing streak. Potts lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Maphutha.
5. Ruan Potts loses to Cyril Asker via KO
On June 6, 2015 Ruan Potts faced Cyril Asker in a heavyweight bout. Potts was 37 years old with a record of 8-4, and Asker was 29 with a record of 5-1. Potts was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Asker was on a 3-fight winning streak. Asker stopped Potts via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Ruan Potts loses to Derrick Lewis via KO
On February 28, 2015 Ruan Potts faced Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight bout. Potts was 37 years old with a record of 8-3, and Lewis was 30 with a record of 11-3. Potts was on a 2-fight losing streak and Lewis was coming off a loss. Lewis stopped Potts via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Ruan Potts loses to Anthony Hamilton via KO
On August 30, 2014 Ruan Potts faced Anthony Hamilton in a heavyweight bout. Potts was 36 years old with a record of 8-2, and Hamilton was 34 with a record of 12-3. Both Potts and Hamilton were coming off a loss. Hamilton stopped Potts via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Ruan Potts loses to Soa Palelei via KO
On May 10, 2014 Ruan Potts faced Soa Palelei in a heavyweight bout. Potts was 36 years old with a record of 8-1, and Palelei was 36 with a record of 20-3. Potts was on a 3-fight winning streak and Palelei was on a 10-fight winning streak. Palelei stopped Potts via KO in the 1st round.
1. Ruan Potts loses to Andrew Van Zyl in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 1, 2013 Ruan Potts defended his EFC heavyweight title against Andrew Van Zyl. It was their second meeting. Potts was 35 years old with a record of 5-0, and Zyl was 0 with a record of 0-0. Potts was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Potts lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Zyl.