South African mixed martial artist
JP Buys is a South African mixed martial artist who previously fought for the UFC.
Career
Extreme Fighting Championship
In 2016, Buys rematched Baldwin Mdlalose for the interim EFC Flyweight Title and won by submission.[1]
In 2018, Buys fought for the EFC Bantamweight title versus Philippe Rouch and won by submission.[2]
In 2019, Buys defended the title against Luthando Biko, won by knockout in the fourth round.[3]
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[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In 2020, Buys made his UFC debut against Bruno Gustavo da Silva in UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland, losing by a second-round knockout.
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.[5]
Titles
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
15 matches
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9 wins
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6 losses
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By knockout
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3
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4
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By submission
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5
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1
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By decision
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0
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1
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By disqualification
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1
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0
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Res.
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Record
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Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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Loss
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9–6
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Marcus McGhee
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KO (punch)
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UFC on ESPN 51
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August 12, 2023
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1
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2:19
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Loss
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9–5
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Cody Durden
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TKO (punches)
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UFC on ESPN 38
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June 25, 2022
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1
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1:08
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|
Loss
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9–4
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Montel Jackson
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Decision (unanimous)
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UFC Fight Night 192
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September 18, 2021
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3
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5:00
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Loss
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9–3
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Bruno Gustavo da Silva
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TKO (punch)
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UFC on ESPN 21
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March 20, 2021
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2
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2:56
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Win
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9–2
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Jacob Silva
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Technical submission (guillotine choke)
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Dana White's Contender Series 36
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November 17, 2020
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1
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4:54
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|
Win
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8–2
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Cristian Rodriguez
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TKO (punches)
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LFA 78
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November 15, 2019
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1
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1:13
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Belton, Texas, United States
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Win
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7–2
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Luthando Biko
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TKO (punches)
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EFC Worldwide 78
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April 13, 2019
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4
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4:00
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Defended the EFC Bantamweight Title.
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|
Win
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6–2
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Gamzat Magomedov
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Disqualification
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Brave Combat Federation 17
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October 27, 2018
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3
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2:43
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Pakistan
|
|
Win
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5–2
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Philippe Rouch
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Submission (guillotine choke)
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EFC Worldwide 69
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April 28, 2018
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1
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2:29
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Won The EFC Bantamweight Title.
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Loss
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4–2
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Joby Sanchez
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TKO (punches)
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Dana White's Contender Series 7
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August 22, 2017
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2
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2:28
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|
Win
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4–1
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Baldwin Mdlalose
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Submission (triangle choke)
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EFC Worldwide 54
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October 15, 2016
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1
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2:05
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Won The Interim EFC Flyweight Title.
|
|
Win
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3–1
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Abdul Hassan
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TKO (punches)
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EFC - Extreme Fighting Championship 49
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May 13, 2016
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2
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2:06
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Johannesburg, South Africa
|
|
Win
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2–1
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Roevan De Beer
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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EFC - Extreme Fighting Championship 47
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March 5, 2016
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1
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3:24
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Loss
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1–1
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Baldwin Mdlalose
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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EFC - Extreme Fighting Championship 43
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August 28, 2015
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1
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3:29
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Win
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1–0
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Josemar Octavio
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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EFC - Extreme Fighting Championship 41
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July 11, 2015
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1
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1:02
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Johannesburg, South Africa
|
|
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