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South Africa JP Buys

"Young Savage"

9-6

Bantamweight
JP Buys

Wins

9

3 KO/TKO - 20%
5 submission - 33%
0 decision - 0%

6

Losses

27% - 4 KO/TKO
7% - 1 submission
7% - 1 decision
hometown Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa South Africa
Age
29 (1996-04-30)
Height
5′5″ (165 cm)
Reach 5′7″ (170 cm)
Weight 135 lbs (61 kg)
Stance orthodox
Gym Xtreme Couture
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Past Fights
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USA
Marcus McGhee
(7-1)
i
12 Aug 2023
UFC Fight Night : Luque vs. Dos Anjos
 KO/TKO (Right Hook) RD1 2:19
USA
Marcus McGhee
(7-1)
i
UFC Fight Night : Luque vs. Dos Anjos
12 Aug 2023 KO/TKO (Right Hook) RD1 2:19
USA
Cody Durden
(12-1-4)
i
25 Jun 2022
UFC Fight Night : Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:08
USA
Cody Durden
(12-1-4)
i
UFC Fight Night : Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot
25 Jun 2022 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:08
USA
Montel Jackson
(10-2)
i
18 Sep 2021
UFC Fight Night : Smith vs. Spann
 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
Montel Jackson
(10-2)
i
UFC Fight Night : Smith vs. Spann
18 Sep 2021 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Bruno Silva
(10-2-5)
i
20 Mar 2021
UFC Fight Night : Brunson vs. Holland
 KO/TKO (Counter Right) RD2 2:56
Brazil
Bruno Silva
(10-2-5)
i
UFC Fight Night : Brunson vs. Holland
20 Mar 2021 KO/TKO (Counter Right) RD2 2:56
USA
Jacob Silva
(6-3)
i
18 Nov 2020
Contender Series 2020 : Week 10
 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 4:54
USA
Jacob Silva
(6-3)
i
Contender Series 2020 : Week 10
18 Nov 2020 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 4:54
USA
Cristian Rodriguez, Jr.
(4-2)
i
16 Nov 2019
LFA 78 : Yanez vs. Estrada
 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD1 1:13
USA
Cristian Rodriguez, Jr.
(4-2)
i
LFA 78 : Yanez vs. Estrada
16 Nov 2019 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD1 1:13
South Africa
Luthando Biko
(5-1)
i
13 Apr 2019
EFC Worldwide 78
KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD4 4:00
South Africa
Luthando Biko
(5-1)
i
EFC Worldwide 78
13 Apr 2019 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD4 4:00
Bahrain
Gamzat Magomedov
(2-0)
i
27 Oct 2018
Brave CF 17
RD3 4:43
Bahrain
Gamzat Magomedov
(2-0)
i
Brave CF 17
27 Oct 2018 RD3 4:43
France
Philippe Rouch
(7-3)
i
28 Apr 2018
EFC Worldwide 69
Sub (Mounted Guillotine Choke) RD1 2:29
France
Philippe Rouch
(7-3)
i
EFC Worldwide 69
28 Apr 2018 Sub (Mounted Guillotine Choke) RD1 2:29
USA
Joby Sanchez
(10-2)
i
23 Aug 2017
DW's Contender Series 2017 : Week 7
 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 2:28
USA
Joby Sanchez
(10-2)
i
DW's Contender Series 2017 : Week 7
23 Aug 2017 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 2:28
South Africa
Baldwin Mdlalose
(4-4)
i
15 Oct 2016
EFC Worldwide 54
Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 2:05
South Africa
Baldwin Mdlalose
(4-4)
i
EFC Worldwide 54
15 Oct 2016 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 2:05
South Africa
Abdul Hassan
(7-1-5)
i
13 May 2016
EFC Worldwide 49
KO/TKO RD2 2:06
South Africa
Abdul Hassan
(7-1-5)
i
EFC Worldwide 49
13 May 2016 KO/TKO RD2 2:06
South Africa
Roevan De Beer
(0-0)
i
05 Mar 2016
EFC Worldwide 47
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 3:24
South Africa
Roevan De Beer
(0-0)
i
EFC Worldwide 47
05 Mar 2016 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 3:24
South Africa
Baldwin Mdlalose
(2-4)
i
27 Aug 2015
EFC Worldwide 43
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 3:29
South Africa
Baldwin Mdlalose
(2-4)
i
EFC Worldwide 43
27 Aug 2015 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 3:29
Angola
Josemare Emerson Octavio
(0-0)
i
11 Jul 2015
EFC Worldwide 41
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:02
Angola
Josemare Emerson Octavio
(0-0)
i
EFC Worldwide 41
11 Jul 2015 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:02

Frequently Asked Questions About JP Buys

  • What is the famous nickname associated with JP Buys?

    Known as "Young Savage" JP Buys's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star JP Buys weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 135 pounds, JP Buys's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter JP Buys?

    Boasting a reach of 67 inches, JP Buys employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

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