After a convincing win, it seemed somewhat strange for a
surging Ruan “Fangzz” Potts (11-0) to be pitted against a relative unknown in
Obutobe Baygon (0-0). Fighting our of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Baygon
has a background in Karate, Kyokushin, Judo and Amateur Boxing. Baygon, in his
first professional MMA fight was going to be put to the ultimate test against Ruan Potts.
Potts vs Baygon - Tale of the tape
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Ruan Potts
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Obutobe Baygon
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Nationality:
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South African
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DRC
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Age:
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33
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38
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Weight:
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109kg
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109kg
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Height:
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188cm
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190cm
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Reach:
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70cm
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77cm
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Baygon came into the fight carrying a massive 7cm reach
advantage and a 2cm height advantage. Potts is 5 years the junior of Baygon. Everything
else is virtually the same. Baygon however, did not look in the best of shape,
especially when compared to the muscle bound Potts.
The fight started off tentatively, with both fighters weary
of each other’s striking power. The first strike of the match, thrown near the
end of the first minute, was a rather awful failed leg kick come back kick
combination from Potts, which was a low blow. Fangzz immediately apologised and
Baygon shrugged it off to resume the tense chess match.
The first real exchange of the match saw Ruan Potts leading
with a leg kick and Baygon countering with a beautiful right hand. A rather
meaningless flurry ensued, with Potts pushing forward and ending with an
attempted side kick. Potts looked somewhat confused and continued to work the
leg kick, which Baygon continued to counter with his right hand. The fight
seemed to have no real rhythm. Potts eventually ducked under a punch and closed
the distance and pushed Baygon against the fence, a position he used to great
affect against Calven Robinson.
Potts landed a few foot stomps and then attempted a Judo
throw, which he didn’t execute perfectly and ended up in bottom half guard with
Obutobe on top. Strangely, Baygon seemed completely clueless on the ground and
just hugged Potts for the better part of a minute, which Potts landed short
shots to his head and body. Referee Wikus Swart warned Obutobe Baygon that the
fight would be stood up should he not move, but seconds before this was
executed, Ruan Potts managed to sweet the dormant fighter and take full mount.
From the top Potts then unloaded a barrage or punches and elbows against his
inactive foe, who attempted to cover his face to no avail. Referee Wikus Swart
called an end to the bout at 3:56 seconds into the first round, declaring Ruan
Potts the winner via TKO.
A rather boring fight, one feels that Ruan Potts gave
Obutobe Baygon far too much credit and meticulously ground out a win against an
opponent who wasn’t fighting for more than half of the bout. Still, Pott’s win
streak in the heavyweight division continues and surely with this win he has
earned himself a heavyweight title shot.
EFC Africa 08 - Ruan Potts vs Obutobe Baygon Full Fight Video
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