South African Heavyweight Ruan Potts Signs with The UFC

South African Heavyweight Ruan Potts Signs with The UFC
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

South African Ruan Potts has vacated his EFC Africa Heavyweight title to sign for the UFC on a six fight deal.

A pro for just 4 year, Potts has gain a reputation as one of Africans finest prospects while fighting under the EFC Africa banner which broadcast in over 110 countries around the world (Extreme Sports Channel in the UK), and is available in over 40 million home.

A polished ground fighter, the 8-1 South African comes from a wrestling and judo background and is know for his submission game as well as his vicious ground-and-pound.

The 2 time EFC Africa champion, has finished 7 of 8 victories (4 submission, 3 TKOs) and is most know for his 3-fight series with fellow South African prospect Andrew van Zyl, with Potts winning 2 of the 3 fights in the trilogy by submission, with the loss coming by 5 round decision.

“There is amazing talent here at EFC AFRICA, and I have improved so much as an athlete over these past three years with the promotion,” Ruan Potts told South African website Sport24. “Now I’m looking forward to putting my skills up against other world-class UFC opponents from other continents.”

Potts offical debut has yet to be confirmed however the addition of the popular South African will go a long way toward promoting the UFC brand in the growing African market.