Ruan Potts "Fangzz"

Ruan Potts, known as "Fangzz", is a mixed martial artist from South Africa competing in the UFC Heavyweight division. Ruan Potts holds a professional record of 8-4-0, including 0-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Ruan Potts stands 6'2", has a 75-inch reach, and is 45 years old. Ruan Potts is currently on a 3-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Ruan Potts profile

DivisionHeavyweight
Professional record8-4-0
UFC record0-3-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountrySouth Africa
Age45
Date of birth1977-11-18
Height6'2"
Reach75"
Last weigh-in261.8 lbs
Current streakL3
Total octagon time20 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute0.85
Significant strikes absorbed per minute5.92
Striking accuracy38%
Striking defense23%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0
Strikes to the head53%
Strikes to the body18%
Strikes to the legs29%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.75
Takedown defense33%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes2.26
Average control time per fight (seconds)8.92

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO0
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision0

Ruan Potts UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2015-02-28UFC 184: Rousey vs. ZinganoDerrick LewislossGround & Pound · 3:18 · R2
2014-08-30UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. SotoAnthony HamiltonlossGround & Pound · 4:17 · R2
2014-05-10UFC Fight Night 40Soa PaleleilossPunches · 2:20 · R1

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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