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JP Buys

"Young Savage"
9-6-0South AfricaSouth AfricaLast 5
Amateur MMA 6-0

Last fight: Loss vs Marcus McGhee · TKO · Aug 12, 2023

9-6-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Marcus McGheeTKO · R1 2:19
UFCUFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos·August 12, 2023

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CAREER SUMMARY

JP Buys holds a professional MMA record of 9-6-0. 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, Buys lands 1.36 significant strikes per minute with 30% accuracy and averages 0.57 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
Apr 30, 1996
Age
30
Nationality
South Africa
Birthplace
Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Marcus McGhee
    UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Bantamweight· 9-6 vs 8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:19
  2. LOSS
    vs Cody Durden
    UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot· Jun 25, 2022· Flyweight· 9-5 vs 13-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:08
  3. LOSS
    vs Montel Jackson
    UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann· Sep 18, 2021· Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 11-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Bruno Silva
    UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Flyweight· 9-3 vs 11-5-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:56
  5. WIN
    vs Jacob Silva
    UFC · Dana 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
    UFC · Dana 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

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Xtreme Couture

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
99 · best in division
Punch power54
Kick power47
Punch speed46
Kick speed46
Accuracy46
Takedowns91
Ground striking93
Submissions99
Chin65
Body strength72
Cardio95

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 9-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.88per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.02per min
40% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.55per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed25%
Submission attempts2.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 0-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.36per min
30% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.49per min
37% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.57per 15 min
9% success
Takedowns stuffed29%
Submission attempts2.3per 15 min
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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1588▼30
Peak
1724Nov 17, 2020
Rated fights
15
1500160017002016201820202022Jul 11, 2015 · 1548Aug 27, 2015 · 1489Mar 5, 2016 · 1538May 13, 2016 · 1588Oct 15, 2016 · 1639Aug 22, 2017 · 1593Apr 28, 2018 · 1622Oct 27, 2018 · 1640Apr 13, 2019 · 1670Nov 15, 2019 · 1692Nov 17, 2020 · 1724Mar 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.

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