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JP Buys

"Young Savage"
9-6-0South AfricaSouth AfricaLast 5
Amateur MMA 6-0
9-6-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

JP Buys holds a professional MMA record of 9-6-0. 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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Xtreme Couture · South Africa

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

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

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
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: 0-4-0 · 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
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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate JP Buys earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Marcus McGhee
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Bantamweight· 9-6 vs 8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:19
  2. LOSS
    vs Cody Durden
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot· Jun 25, 2022· Flyweight· 9-5 vs 13-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:08
  3. LOSS
    vs Montel Jackson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann· Sep 18, 2021· Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 11-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Bruno Silva
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Flyweight· 9-3 vs 11-5-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:56
  5. WIN
    vs Jacob Silva
    UFCDana White's Contender Series 36· Nov 17, 2020· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 6-4
    SUB
    R1 · 4:54
  6. WIN
    vs Cristian Rodriguez, Jr.
    LFA 78: Yanez vs. Estrada· Nov 15, 2019· Bantamweight· 8-2 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:13
  7. WIN
    vs Luthando Biko
    EFC Worldwide 78· Apr 13, 2019· Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 5-2
    TKO
    R4 · 4:00
  8. WIN
    vs Gamzat Magomedov
    Brave CF 17· Oct 27, 2018· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 2-1
    -
    R3 · 2:43
  9. WIN
    vs Philippe Rouch
    EFC Worldwide 69· Apr 28, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 7-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:29
  10. LOSS
    vs Joby Sanchez
    UFCDana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 7· Aug 22, 2017· Flyweight· 4-2 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:28
  11. WIN
    vs Baldwin Mdlalose×1Title bout · Title win #1
    EFC Worldwide 54· Oct 15, 2016· Flyweight· 4-1 vs 4-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:05
  12. WIN
    vs Abdul Hassan
    EFC Worldwide 49· May 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 6-6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:06
  13. WIN
    vs Roevan De Beer
    EFC Worldwide 47· Mar 5, 2016· Flyweight· 2-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:24
  14. LOSS
    vs Baldwin Mdlalose
    EFC Worldwide 43· Aug 27, 2015· Flyweight· 1-1 vs 3-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:29
  15. WIN
    vs Josemare Emerson Octavio
    EFC Worldwide 41· Jul 11, 2015· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:02

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1588▼30
Peak
1716Nov 17, 2020
Rated fights
15
1500160017002016201820202022Jul 11, 2015 · 1548Aug 27, 2015 · 1489Mar 5, 2016 · 1538May 13, 2016 · 1588Oct 15, 2016 · 1629Aug 22, 2017 · 1585Apr 28, 2018 · 1615Oct 27, 2018 · 1633Apr 13, 2019 · 1663Nov 15, 2019 · 1684Nov 17, 2020 · 1716Mar 21, 2021 · 1676Sep 18, 2021 · 1659Jun 26, 2022 · 1623Aug 12, 2023 · 15881588

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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.