JP Buys


JP Buys is a South African mixed martial artist, formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Career

Extreme Fighting Championship

In 2016, Buys rematched Baldwin Mdlalose for the interim EFC Flyweight Title and won by submission.
In 2018, Buys fought for the EFC Bantamweight title versus Philippe Rouch and won by submission.
In 2019, Buys defended the title against Luthando Biko, won by knockout in the fourth round.

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Buys made his UFC debut against Bruno Gustavo da Silva on March 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.
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.
Buys opened a gym in 2025 called JPB martial arts academy.

Titles

  • Extreme Fighting Championship
  • *EFC Bantamweight Champion
  • *Interim EFC Flyweight Champion.

    Mixed martial arts record