JP Buys
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Brakpan, South Africa
| JP Buys | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 April 1996 Brakpan, South Africa |
| Other names | Young Savage |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight, Bantamweight |
| Style | Wrestling, Grappling |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Xtreme Couture |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 5 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: 3 February 2025 | |
JP Buys (born April 22, 1996) is a South African mixed martial artist, formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[1]
Extreme Fighting Championship
In 2016, Buys rematched Baldwin Mdlalose for the interim EFC Flyweight Title and won by submission.[2]
In 2018, Buys fought for the EFC Bantamweight title versus Philippe Rouch and won by submission.[3]
In 2019, Buys defended the title against Luthando Biko, won by knockout in the fourth round.[4]
Contender Series
In 2017 Buys fought against Joby Sanchez in Dana White's Contender Series 7 losing by a second round technical knockout.
In 2020 Buys earned a UFC contract when he defeated Jacob Silva by submission on Dana White's Contender Series 36[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Buys made his UFC debut against Bruno Gustavo da Silva on March 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21.[6] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[7]
In 2021, Buys fought Montel Jackson in UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann losing by a unanimous decision.
In 2022, Buys fought against Cody Durden in UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot and lost by a first-round knockout.
In 2023, Buys fought against Marcus McGhee in UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos losing by a first-round knockout.
Personal life
Buys is the ex-husband of fellow UFC fighter, Cheyanne Vlismas.[8]
Buys opened a gym in 2025 called JPB martial arts academy.[9]