JP Buys

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).

Early life Buys won multiple titles for wrestling including the African Wrestling Title, 12th Place at Wrestling World 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.

After UFC Departure Buys claimed the Submission Kings NoGi lightweight title. In 2024, he solidified his grappling dominance by winning gold at the IBJJF NoGi European Championship, earning the title Lightweight Champion of Europe.

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) EFC Bantamweight Champion (one defense) Interim EFC Flyweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Marcus McGhee KO (punch) UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Cody Durden TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Montel Jackson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Bruno Gustavo da Silva TKO (punch) UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jacob Silva Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Dana White's Contender Series 36

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Cristian Rodriguez Jr. TKO (punches) LFA 78

Belton, Texas, United States Win

Luthando Biko TKO (punches) EFC Worldwide 78

Cape Town, South Africa Win

Gamzat Magomedov DQ (illegal elbow) Brave CF 17

Lahore, Pakistan Win

Philippe Rouch Submission (guillotine choke) EFC Worldwide 69

Johannesburg, South Africa Loss

Joby Sanchez TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 7

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Baldwin Mdlalose Submission (triangle choke) EFC Worldwide 54

Sun City, South Africa Win

Abdul Hassan TKO (punches) EFC Worldwide 49

Johannesburg, South Africa Win

Roevan De Beer Submission (rear-naked choke) EFC Worldwide 47

Johannesburg, South Africa Loss

Baldwin Mdlalose Submission (rear-naked choke) EFC Worldwide 43

Durban, South Africa Win

Josemar Octavio Submission (rear-naked choke) EFC Worldwide 41

Brakpan, South Africa