Callan Potter
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Born6 September 1984
Riddells Creek, Victoria, Australia
Riddells Creek, Victoria, Australia
Other namesThe Rockstar
NationalityAustralian
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| Callan Potter | |
|---|---|
 Callan Potter at UFC 234 open workout | |
| Born | 6 September 1984 Riddells Creek, Victoria, Australia |
| Other names | The Rockstar |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Melbourne, Australia |
| Team | Renegade MMA Resilience Training Centre (2020–present)[2] |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jamie Murray[3][4] |
| Years active | 2011–2020 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 27 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Callan Potter (born 6 September 1984) is an Australian retired mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Early career
Potter compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 17–7 by fighting within the Australian regional MMA circuit for over 7 years winning various regional MMA titles before signing for UFC in January 2019.[5][6][7][8][9][3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Potter made his UFC debut at lightweight on 9 February 2019 against Jalin Turner at UFC 234.[10] He lost the fight via TKO in round one.[11]
Potter then returned to welterweight and faced Maki Pitolo on 5 October 2019 at UFC 243.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Potter then faced Song Kenan on 23 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker.[14] He lost the fight via KO in the first round.[15] He was subsequently released from the promotion.[16]
On August 7, 2020, Potter announced his retirement from mixed martial arts[17]
Personal life
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
| 27 matches | 18 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 5 |
| By submission | 10 | 4 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 18–9 | Song Kenan | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker | 23 February 2020 | 1 | 2:20 | Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand | |
| Win | 18–8 | Maki Pitolo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 243 | 5 October 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 17–8 | Jalin Turner | TKO (body kick and punches) | UFC 234 | 9 February 2019 | 1 | 0:53 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Win | 17–7 | B.J. Bland | Decision (split) | EMMA – Eternal MMA 40 | 8 December 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Loss | 16–7 | Marcin Held | Technical Submission (heel hook) | ACB 88 – Barnatt vs. Celinski | 16 June 2018 | 1 | 1:09 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |
| Win | 16–6 | Jack Becker | KO (punch) | HFS – Hex Fight Series 12 | 24 November 2017 | 3 | 0:32 | Melbourne, Australia | Won the HEX Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–6 | Brentin Mumford | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EMMA – Eternal MMA 29 | 21 October 2017 | 1 | 3:43 | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Defended the EMMA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–6 | Abel Brites | Submission (triangle choke) | HFS – Hex Fight Series 8 | 31 March 2017 | 1 | 1:48 | Melbourne, Australia | Won the HEX Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–6 | Isaac Tisdell | Submission (guillotine choke) | EMMA – Eternal MMA 20 | 15 October 2016 | 1 | 1:04 | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Won the EMMA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–6 | Matiu Thoms | Submission (rear-naked choke) | HFS 6 – Ebersole vs. Kennedy | 24 June 2016 | 1 | 3:21 | Melbourne, Australia | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 11–6 | Sam Hayward | KO (head kick) | HFS – Hex Fight Series 5 | 20 February 2016 | 3 | 0:17 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Win | 10–6 | Steven Maxwell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Minotaur 2 – Rampage | 27 November 2015 | 1 | Parkville, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Win | 9–6 | Kahn Sandy | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | HFS – Hex Fight Series 4 | 31 October 2015 | 2 | 4:10 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Loss | 8–6 | David Vergers | TKO (punches) | K-Oz Entertainment – Bragging Rights 7: Resurrection | 27 September 2015 | 1 | 3:09 | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Loss | 8–5 | Steve Kennedy | Submission (rear-naked choke) | HFS – Hex Fight Series 2 | 14 March 2015 | 1 | 3:15 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Win | 8–4 | Stuart Dare | KO (head kick) | Valor Fight 9 – Potter vs. Dare | 22 November 2014 | 5 | 1:14 | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | Defended the VF Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 7–4 | Corey Nelson | KO (punches) | AFC 9 – Australian Fighting Championship 9 | 17 May 2014 | 1 | 3:15 | Albury, New South Wales, Australia | For the AFC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–3 | David Butt | KO (head kick) | Valor Fight 7 – Potter vs. Butt | 15 February 2014 | 2 | 0:11 | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | Won the VF Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–3 | Troy Resic | TKO (punches) | AFC 7 – Australian Fighting Championship 7 | 14 December 2013 | 1 | 3:40 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Win | 5–3 | David Deconte | Submission (armbar) | MMADU – MMA Down Under 4 | 21 September 2013 | 1 | 1:54 | Findon, South Australia, Australia | |
| Win | 4–3 | Nick Denholm | Submission (guillotine choke) | Valor Fight 5 – One Year Anniversary | 15 June 2013 | 1 | 0:41 | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| Win | 3–3 | Damon Upton-Greer | TKO (punches) | Valor Fight 5 – One Year Anniversary | 15 June 2013 | 1 | 0:08 | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| Loss | 2–3 | Jake Matthews | Submission (triangle armbar) | Shamrock Events – Night of Mayhem 6 | 16 March 2013 | 1 | 1:42 | Keysborough, Victoria, Australia | For the FXP Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–2 | Alex Oliver | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Valor Fight 3 – Invicta | 8 December 2012 | 1 | 0:47 | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| Loss | 1–2 | Richard Walsh | KO (knee) | Gladiators Cage Fighting – Gladiators 2 | 31 August 2012 | 1 | 4:15 | Sydney, Australia | |
| Win | 1–1 | Domenic Chiavone | KO (punches) | Shamrock Events – Kings of Kombat 7 | 23 June 2012 | 1 | Melbourne, Australia | ||
| Loss | 0–1 | Nick Patterson | Submission (triangle choke) | Brute Force 15 – In the Line of Fire | 20 May 2011 | 2 | 2:38 | Coburg, Victoria, Australia | Welterweight debut. |