Ruan "Fangzz" Potts
Heavyweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] :
11 - 7 - 0
- Submission : 6 Wins - 0 Losses
- TKO/KO : 5 Wins - 5 Losses
- Decision : 0 Wins - 2 Losses
- Age : 39
- Height : 1.88 m
- Reach : 194 cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : BJJ and Judo
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Strengths :
Exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Calm and Calculated
Highly Experienced
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Boksburg
- Gym : House of Tinkerbell (HOT)
- Trainer : JP Kruger
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
- Submission : 50%
- Takedowns : 30%
- Striking : 20%
Fighters Media
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EFC 76 Post-Event Press Conference
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WÓJCIK DETHRONES ‘BEASTIE BARBIE’
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EFC 76 Engaged Episode2
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EFC 76 Weigh-in Highlights
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EFC 76 Weigh-In
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‘BEASTIE BARBIE’ READY FOR WÓJCIK
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EFC 76 Fight Week Face-Offs
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POLISH ASSASSIN FAVOURED OVER BEASTY BARBIE
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HER STRONGEST POINT MUST BE HER GOOD LOOKS
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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FIGHT WEEK PRESSER WEDNESDAY
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VAN ZYL PICKS VANDERAA OVER POTTS
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The COUNTDOWN to Time Square has BEGUN!
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Countdown to #EFC76 Potts vs Vanderaa
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ULTIMATE OPEN WORKOUT THIS SATURDAY
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EFC 76 Penco vs Vlismas, Potts vs Vanderaa – Promo
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HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT AT TIME SQUARE
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LATEST EFC ATHLETE SIGNED TO COMPETE IN UFC OCTAGON
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HEAVYWEIGHT TAKEOVER THIS SATURDAY AHEAD OF EFC
SUN CITY
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WHO DARES FACE DALCHA?
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CHAMPION DALCHA WEEKEND ON SABC 3
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EFC 58: Highlights
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EFC 58: Post-Fight Press Conference
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EFC 58: Weigh-In
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PURE WEIGH-IN FIRE
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EFC 58: Weigh-In
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BETTING ODDS SHIFT, MAZANY GAINING FAVOUR
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MAZANY & SAYED OPEN AS FAVOURITES OVER MADGE AND MADIBA
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Cape Town this Saturday!
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EFC 58: Media Day Highlights
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EFC CAPE TOWN TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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NEW SIGNINGS
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UNDISPUTED AND UNDFEATED
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SAYED SPRAYS PENA AT WEIGH-IN
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AND THE WINNERS ARE? PLACE YOUR BETS AT SUPABETS NOW!
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PENA FAVOURITE OVER SAYED WITH SUPABETS
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‘FANGZ’ LOOKING TO SINK HIS TEETH IN GROENEWALD
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A CAPE COLLISION OF EPIC PROPORTIONS
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A STAR RISES IN SUN CITY
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BETTING ON LANDMARK EVENT OPENS WITH SUPABETS
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EFC 50 Media Getaway: Ruan Potts
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK!
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EFC 50 TICKETS ON SALE TONIGHT!
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SOUTH AFRICA VS DRC AT SUN CITY
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UFC SIGNS EFC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION CYRIL ASKER
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DRC’S CHAMPION DOMINATES
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CRUNCH TIME AT EFC CAPE TOWN
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EFC 45 Media Day: Ruan Potts
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DROTSCHIE, KOWALKOWSKI & POTTS FAVOURITES AT BETXCHANGE.COM
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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EFC 45 Countdown: Drotschie vs. Dalcha, Potts vs. Maphutha
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COUNTDOWN TO EFC CAPE TOWN BEGINS TONIGHT!
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‘CHEF’ IN THEIR SIGHTS
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LAUGHING IN THE FACE OF ‘MAD DOG’
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EFC WORLDWIDE 40 Gallery
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EFC 40 DELIVERS THE GOODS
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EUROPEANS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
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BEDLAM BECKONS AT EFC 40
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GET TO THE EFC 40 WEIGH-IN TOMORROW
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Du Plessis, Potts And Groth Ahead As Favourites
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THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN
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EFC 40 COUNTDOWN PREMIERS TONIGHT
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VAN ZYL LOOKS ON POTTS VS. ASKER
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FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RUAN POTTS IS BACK
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CAPE TOWN TICKETS ON SALE
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HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE IN CAPE TOWN
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The Game Plan King
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‘BB’ Nienaber prepares with Potts
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Van Zyl VS. Ceronio
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Groenewald VS. ‘The Bomber’ For NO. 1
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“Nienaber Will Beat Katz”
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Pure Motivation
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“I Hope He Taps”
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Fangzz Scores Stunning Victory
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The Trilogy Ends Here
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van Zyl VS. Potts 3 Dead Even
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This Is Our Most Important Fight
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FREEZE FRAME: Potts Prepares
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Ilunga VS. Nyide For FOTN
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History Matters
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2013’s Biggest Bout To Close Out The Year
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EFC AFRICA MOBILE: VAN ZYL & POTTS VISIT THE DOME
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PRESSURE
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Endurance
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Get Your Dome Tickets Now
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Soldierboy Back On Top
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Pitbull The Betting Favourite, Just
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It’s Fight Week
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Andrew Will Be My Reward
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‘The Apocalypse’ Sees Weakness
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Africa’s Greatest Warriors 24: Potts vs Misholas
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Africa’s Giants Collide
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Fangzz To Face The Apocalypse
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Grobbelaar Looking To Beat All Odds
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EFC AFRICA RAW: RUAN POTTS RESPONDS TO MAHMOUD HASSAN’S K.O
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“My Jaw’s Not Been Tested?”
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Hellboy Promises KO
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Journey 21 Premieres Tonight
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“I Fought Tiny With A Broken Foot”
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Potts To Face Hassan At EFC AFRICA 21
Action Shots
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EFC – 58 – 08 April 2017
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EFC – 55 – 11 November 2016
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EFC – 50 – 17 June 2016
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EFC – 45 – 07 November 2015
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EFC – 40 – 06 June 2015
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EFC – 26 – 12 December 2013
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EFC – 24 – 10 October 2013
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EFC – 21 – 25 July 2013
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EFC – 18 – 01 March 2013
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EFC – 16 – 19 October 2012
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EFC – 11 – 10 November 2011
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EFC – 09 – 30 June 2011
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EFC – 08 – 14 April 2011
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EFC – 07 – 03 February 2011
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Jared VanderaaEFC 76R3 TKO (Punches)
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Karl EtheringtonEFC 58WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Brendon GroenewaldEFC 55WinR2 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Vandam MbuyiEFC 50WinR1 Submission (Armbar)–
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Tumelo MaphuthaEFC 45LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Cyril AskerEFC 40LossR1 TKO (Retirement)–
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Derrick Lewis–LossR2 TKO (Punches)–
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Anthony Hamilton–LossR2 TKO (Punches to the body)–
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Soa Palelei–LossR1 KO (Punches)–
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Andrew van ZylEFC 26R1 Submission (Armlock)–
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Ricky MisholasEFC 24WinR1 Submission (Triangle Choke)–
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Mahmoud HassanEFC 21WinR1 Submission (Ankle Lock)–
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Andrew van ZylEFC 18R5 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Bernardo MikixiEFC 16R2 TKO (Ground n Pound)–
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Andrew van ZylEFC 11R1 Submission (Guillotine Choke)–
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Norman WesselsEFC 9R3 TKO (Punches)–
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Baygon ObutobeEFC 8WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Calven RobinsonEFC 7WinR1 TKO (Knees and Elbows)–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
Fight preparation?
I train all the elements of MMA that are required to prepare for a fight, from standing striking, to ground and pound
When & why did you start martial arts training?
I started judo when I was 15 and excelled rapidly. I instantly fell in love with the sport for the discipline and dedication required to become a success. I enjoy a challenge and this is what makes me what I am. In 2000 I moved overseas to pursue rugby, but gave that up to become a heat engineer. In 2008 I decided to try MMA and joined ZT Fightskool in Hove, England. I soon started competing and never lost a fight. When I returned to SA in 2010 I continued MMA and soon discovered EFC.
Added Detail
- Formal dental technician
Key Opponents
Notable Fights
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OpponentEventResult
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Bernardo MikixiEFC 16Win
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Andrew van ZylEFC 26Win
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