Fighter

JP Buys

"Young Savage"

9-6-0

South AfricaLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-0

NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

JP Buys holds a professional MMA record of 9-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 15 bouts on record. JP Buys has won 9 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, JP Buys lands 1.88 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 1.55 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 12, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'5"165 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1996-04-30
Age: 30
Nationality: South Africa
Birthplace: Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Punch power47

Kick power47

Punch speed46

Kick speed46

Accuracy46

Takedowns74

Ground striking63

Submissions97

Chin69

Body strength88

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 9-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.88per min

39% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.02per min

40% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.55per 15 min

25% success

Takedowns stuffed25%

Submission attempts2.3per 15 min

Career history

LOSS
vs Marcus McGhee
UFCUFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Bantamweight· 9-5 vs 7-1
TKO
R1 · 2:19
LOSS
vs Cody Durden
UFCUFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot· Jun 25, 2022· Flyweight· 9-4 vs 12-4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:08
LOSS
vs Montel Jackson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann· Sep 18, 2021· Bantamweight· 9-3 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Bruno Silva
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 10-5-2
TKO
R2 · 2:56
WIN
vs Jacob Silva
Contender Series 2020· Nov 17, 2020· Flyweight· 8-2 vs 6-3
SUB
R1 · 4:54
WIN
vs Cristian Rodriguez, Jr.
LFA 78: Yanez vs. Estrada· Nov 15, 2019· Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 4-2
TKO
R1 · 1:13
WIN
vs Luthando Biko
EFC Worldwide 78· Apr 13, 2019· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 5-1
TKO
R4 · 4:00
WIN
vs Gamzat Magomedov
Brave CF 17· Oct 27, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 2-0
-
R3 · 2:43
WIN
vs Philippe Rouch
EFC Worldwide 69· Apr 28, 2018· Bantamweight· 4-2 vs 7-3
SUB
R1 · 2:29
LOSS
vs Joby Sanchez
DW's Contender Series 2017· Aug 22, 2017· Flyweight· 4-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R2 · 2:28
WIN
vs Baldwin Mdlalose×1Title bout · Title win #1
EFC Worldwide 54· Oct 15, 2016· Flyweight· 3-1 vs 4-4
SUB
R1 · 2:05
WIN
vs Abdul Hassan
EFC Worldwide 49· May 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 6-5-1
TKO
R2 · 2:06
WIN
vs Roevan De Beer
EFC Worldwide 47· Mar 5, 2016· Flyweight· 1-1 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 3:24
LOSS
vs Baldwin Mdlalose
EFC Worldwide 43· Aug 27, 2015· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 2-4
SUB
R1 · 3:29
WIN
vs Josemare Emerson Octavio
EFC Worldwide 41· Jul 11, 2015· Flyweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 1:02

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1583▼30
Peak: 1711Nov 17, 2020
Rated fights: 15

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Frequently asked questions

When does JP Buys fight next?

JP Buys has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is JP Buys's record?

JP Buys's professional MMA record is 9-6-0.

Who is JP Buys fighting next?

JP Buys's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did JP Buys fight last?

JP Buys most recently fought Marcus McGhee at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos on Saturday, August 12, 2023, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does JP Buys fight in?

JP Buys fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does JP Buys have?

JP Buys has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is JP Buys?

JP Buys is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does JP Buys weigh?

JP Buys weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is JP Buys's reach?

JP Buys has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is JP Buys?

JP Buys is 30 years old (born Apr 30, 1996).

Where is JP Buys from?

JP Buys is from South Africa.

CAREER SUMMARY