Callan Potter

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/callan-potter-i-am-the-number-one-lightweight-in-australia/|title=Callan Potter: I am the number one lightweight in Australia|author=Emma Challands|date=21 April 2017|website=Fight News Australia|access-date=20 June 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/5/11/17345590/marcin-held-meets-callan-potter-in-promotional-debut-at-acb-88|title=Marcin Held meets Callan Potter in promotional debut at ACB 88|author=Peter Carroll|date=11 May 2018|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=20 June 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/6/16/17470430/acb-88-results-karol-celinksi-edges-luke-barnatt-marcin-held-scores-debut-submission-win|title=ACB 88 results: Karol Celinski edges Luke Barnatt, Marcin Held scores debut submission win

|author=Peter Carroll|date=16 June 2018|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=20 June 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/eternal-40-callan-potter-edges-b-j-bland-in-classic/|title=Eternal 40: Callan Potter edges B.J. Bland in classic|author=Chris Post|date=11 December 2018|website=Fight News Australia|access-date=20 June 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/01/30/welcome-ufc-callan-potter/|title=Welcome to the UFC: Callan Potter|author=Shawn Bitter|date=30 January 2019|website=Cageside Press|access-date=10 June 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Callan-Potter-On-Mentoring-Mistakes-and-Making-Memories-153415|title=Callan Potter: On Mentoring, Mistakes and Making Memories|publisher=Sherdog|author=Jacob Debets|date=25 April 2019|access-date=10 June 2020}}

Potter made his UFC debut at lightweight on 9 February 2019 against Jalin Turner at UFC 234.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/ufc-234-alex-gorgees-out-callan-potter-steps-in-to-face-jalin-turner-in-melbourne/|title=UFC 234: Alex Gorgees out; Callan Potter steps in to face Jalin Turner in Melbourne|date=28 January 2019|website=Fight News Australia|access-date=20 June 2020}} He lost the fight via TKO in round one.{{Cite web|url=https://fansided.com/2019/02/09/ufc-234-jalin-turner-starches-callan-potter-in-under-1-minute/|title=UFC 234: Jalin Turner starches Callan Potter just 53 seconds|author=Shakiel Mahjouri|date=9 February 2019|website=Fansided|access-date=10 June 2020}}

Potter then returned to welterweight and faced Maki Pitolo on 5 October 2019 at UFC 243.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/8/29/20838347/callan-potter-meets-maki-pitolo-at-ufc-243|title=Callan Potter meets Maki Pitolo at UFC 243

|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=29 August 2019|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=20 June 2020}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/10/05/ufc-243-maki-pitolo-vs-callan-potter/|title=UFC 243 Results: Callan Potter Decisions Maki Pitolo|author=Ryan Fortune|date=5 October 2019|work=Cageside Press|access-date=10 June 2020}}

Potter then faced Song Kenan on 23 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/12/26/jamie-mullarkey-vs-jalin-turner-callan-potter-vs-song-kenan-added-ufc-auckland/|title=Jamie Mullarkey vs. Jalin Turner, Callan Potter vs. Song Kenan Added to UFC Auckland|author=Jay Anderson|date=26 December 2019|publisher=Cageside Press|access-date=20 June 2020}} He lost the fight via KO in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/22/ufc-auckland-results-song-kenan/|title=UFC Auckland Results: Song Kenan Flattens Callan Potter in First Round|author=Josh Evanoff|date=22 February 2020|publisher=Cageside Press|access-date=10 June 2020}} He was subsequently released from the promotion.{{Cite web|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2020-08-20|title='This is how it works' - Dana White reminds fighters that more DWCS signings means more cuts|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/8/20/21377860/ufc-dana-whites-contenders-series-signings-vs-cuts-roster-contracts-mma-news|access-date=2020-09-08|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en}}

On August 7, 2020, Potter announced his retirement from mixed martial arts {{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CDlQTFqJgdG/ | title=Callan on Instagram: "Hello friends Firstly just want to take the time to say I hope all are safe, healthy and staying strong in this strange time 🙏🏼 I'm putting this post out there as a chance to announce I will be finishing up my career in professional Mixed Martial Arts, no definitive reasons other than it's just the right thing and time to move into the next phase of my life I will always be part of this sport till the day they throw dirt on me, what can I say I'm obsessed ☺️ There are a ton of people I need to thank and I will make time in person, but just a couple I would like to highlight Jamie Murray: My life long head coach, has been with me since Fight one and tied every BJJ belt around my waist, gave me the opportunity to pursue this as a career and I'm eternally thankful. Andrew Colgrave: My head striking coach who took my approach as a fighter to a whole new level, didn't have much to work with as far as natural ability goes and still made me a champion. Daniel Kelly : What can I say, this man not only got to see the changes I went through in my career, but was a driving force behind it, will be forever grateful for this man as a colleague, a coach and a friend. Someone who I will happily endure as long as he'll have me. And of course my gorgeous family, particularly my girl Samantha Haynes Anyone who is envolved in this sport knows just how much of a selfish endeavour it is and she has supported me unrelentingly for almost 10yrs, she's gone through the high lows, win losses and weight cuts that I do and deserves as much credit for my career as anyone. I look forward to participating in this amazing sport in many different ways in years to come and hope you guys have as many fond memories of my biffo as I do. Will keep this page active with plenty of MMA content. See you all around the traps, stay strong, stay happy and keep punching ❤️" }}

Just before announcing his retirement, Potter started coaching at Dan Kelly's team Resilience Training Centre.

• Eternal MMA
• EMMA Lightweight Championship (One time) {{cite news|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/callan-potter-myles-simpson-win-titles-at-eternal-20/|title=Callan Potter & Myles Simpson win titles at Eternal 20|publisher=Fight News Australia|date=18 October 2016|access-date=20 June 2020}}
• One successful title defence {{cite news|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/eternal-mma-29-callan-potter-defends-eternal-title-submits-brentin-mumford/|title=Eternal MMA 29: Callan Potter defends Eternal title; submits Brentin Mumford|publisher=Fight News Australia|date=24 October 2017|access-date=20 June 2020}}
• Hex Fight Series
• HEX Lightweight Championship (One time) {{cite news|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/hex-fight-series-8-results/|title=Hex Fight Series 8 Results|publisher=Fight News Australia|date=1 April 2017|access-date=20 June 2020}}
• One successful title defence {{cite news|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/hex-fight-series-12-recap-crute-potter-adesanya-victorious-in-title-fights/|title=Hex Fight Series 12 Recap: Crute, Potter, Adesanya victorious in title fights|author=David Lewellin|publisher=Fight News Australia|date=25 November 2017|access-date=20 June 2020}}
• Valor Fight
• Valor Fight Welterweight Championship (One time) {{cite news|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/valor-7-results-callan-potter-stops-david-butt-to-retain-welterweight-title/|title=Valor 7 results: Callan Potter stops David Butt to retain welterweight title|publisher=Fight News Australia|date=15 February 2014|access-date=20 June 2020}}
• One successful title defence {{cite news|url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/valor-9-results-callan-potter-knocks-out-stuart-dare-to-defend-welterweight-title/|title=Valor 9 Results: Callan Potter knocks out Stuart Dare to defend welterweight title|publisher=Fight News Australia|date=22 November 2014|access-date=20 June 2020}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|18–9

|Song Kenan

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker

|{{dts|2020|February|23|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:20

|Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–8

|Maki Pitolo

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 243

|{{dts|2019|October|5|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Melbourne, Australia

|{{small|Return to Welterweight.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|17–8

|Jalin Turner

|TKO (body kick and punches)

|UFC 234

|{{dts|2019|February|9|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:53

|Melbourne, Australia

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–7

|B.J. Bland

|Decision (split)

|EMMA – Eternal MMA 40

|{{dts|2018|December|8|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–7

|Marcin Held

|Technical Submission (heel hook)

|ACB 88 – Barnatt vs. Celinski

|{{dts|2018|June|16|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:09

|Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–6

|Jack Becker

|KO (punch)

|HFS – Hex Fight Series 12

|{{dts|2017|November|24|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|0:32

|Melbourne, Australia

|{{small|Won the HEX Lightweight Championship.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–6

|Brentin Mumford

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|EMMA – Eternal MMA 29

|{{dts|2017|October|21|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:43

|Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

|{{small|Defended the EMMA Lightweight Championship.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–6

|Abel Brites

|Submission (triangle choke)

|HFS – Hex Fight Series 8

|{{dts|2017|March|31|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:48

|Melbourne, Australia

|{{small|Won the HEX Lightweight Championship.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–6

|Isaac Tisdell

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|EMMA – Eternal MMA 20

|{{dts|2016|October|15|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:04

|Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

|{{small|Won the EMMA Lightweight Championship.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–6

|Matiu Thoms

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|HFS 6 – Ebersole vs. Kennedy

|{{dts|2016|June|24|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:21

|Melbourne, Australia

|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–6

|Sam Hayward

|KO (head kick)

|HFS – Hex Fight Series 5

|{{dts|2016|February|20|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|0:17

|Melbourne, Australia

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–6

|Steven Maxwell

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Minotaur 2 – Rampage

|{{dts|2015|November|27|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|

|Parkville, Victoria, Australia

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–6

|Kahn Sandy

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|HFS – Hex Fight Series 4

|{{dts|2015|October|31|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:10

|Melbourne, Australia

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|8–6

|David Vergers

|TKO (punches)

|K-Oz Entertainment – Bragging Rights 7: Resurrection

|{{dts|2015|September|27|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:09

|Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|8–5

|Steve Kennedy

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|HFS – Hex Fight Series 2

|{{dts|2015|March|14|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:15

|Melbourne, Australia

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–4

|Stuart Dare

|KO (head kick)

|Valor Fight 9 – Potter vs. Dare

|{{dts|2014|November|22|format=dmy}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|1:14

|Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

|{{small|Defended the VF Welterweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|7–4

|Corey Nelson

|KO (punches)

|AFC 9 – Australian Fighting Championship 9

|{{dts|2014|May|17|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:15

|Albury, New South Wales, Australia

|{{small|For the AFC Welterweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–3

|David Butt

|KO (head kick)

|Valor Fight 7 – Potter vs. Butt

|{{dts|2014|February|15|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:11

|Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

|{{small|Won the VF Welterweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–3

|Troy Resic

|TKO (punches)

|AFC 7 – Australian Fighting Championship 7

|{{dts|2013|December|14|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:40

|Melbourne, Australia

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–3

|David Deconte

|Submission (armbar)

|MMADU – MMA Down Under 4

|{{dts|2013|September|21|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:54

|Findon, South Australia, Australia

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–3

|Nick Denholm

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Valor Fight 5 – One Year Anniversary

|{{dts|2013|June|15|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:41

|Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–3

|Damon Upton-Greer

|TKO (punches)

|Valor Fight 5 – One Year Anniversary

|{{dts|2013|June|15|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:08

|Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|2–3

|Jake Matthews

|Submission (triangle armbar)

|Shamrock Events – Night of Mayhem 6

|{{dts|2013|March|16|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:42

|Keysborough, Victoria, Australia

|{{small|For the FXP Welterweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–2

|Alex Oliver

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Valor Fight 3 – Invicta

|{{dts|2012|December|08|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:47

|Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|1–2

|Richard Walsh

|KO (knee)

|Gladiators Cage Fighting – Gladiators 2

|{{dts|2012|August|31|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:15

|Sydney, Australia

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–1

|Domenic Chiavone

|KO (punches)

|Shamrock Events – Kings of Kombat 7

|{{dts|2012|June|23|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|

|Melbourne, Australia

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|0–1

|Nick Patterson

|Submission (triangle choke)

|Brute Force 15 – In the Line of Fire

|{{dts|2011|May|20|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:38

|Coburg, Victoria, Australia

|{{small|Welterweight debut.}}

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