JP "Young Savage " Buys
Bantamweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] :
7 - 2 -0
- Submission : 4 Wins - 1 Losses
- TKO/KO : 2 Wins - 1 Losses
- Decision : 0 Wins - 0 Losses
- Age : 22
- Height : 5'51" (1.68 m)
- Reach : 66,14" (168 cm)
- Leg Span :
- Stance : Orthodox
- BG Discipline : Wrestling
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Strengths :
High level wrestling
Groomed in amateur MMA
Physical and strong
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Bryanston, Johannesburg
- Gym : Coach Quan University
- Trainer : Richard Quan
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
- Submission : 10%
- Takedowns : 60%
- Striking : 30%
Fighters Media
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MDB’S TOP FIVE – FACE OFFS
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TF2 AND EFC 80 A HIT ON TV!
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EFC 79: Faeez Jacobs Hexagon Interview
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EFC 78 Highlights
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EFC 78 Post-Event Press Conference
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BUYS DOMINATES BIKO AT EFC 78
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EFC 78 Engaged Episode 4
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“HE’S GOING TO SLEEP”
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EFC 78 Weigh-In
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EFC 78 Engaged Episode 2
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EFC 78 Engaged Episode 1
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK!
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Countdown to EFC 78 Buys vs Biko
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EFC 78 Free Fight: Buys vs Mdlalose
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THERE CAN BE ONE ONLY
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THE FUTURE OF THE BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION
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EFC at the 2018 Sports Industry Awards
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EFC 69 Highlights
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EFC 69 Post Event Press Conference
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BUYS SMASHES ‘LE TERRIBLE’ FOR TITLE
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EFC 69: Buys vs Rouch – Rivalry To End
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EFC 69 Weigh-In Highlights
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EFC 69 Weigh-In
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“I WILL END HIS CAREER” PROMISES ‘LE TERRIBLE’
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EFC 69 Engaged Episode 3
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JP BUYS VERSUS EVERYONE AT EFC 69
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EFC 69 Press Conference
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EFC 69 Press Conference Highlights
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EFC 69 Engaged: Episode 2
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BUYS HITS FRANCE’S ROUCH WITH A BAGUETTE – FIGHT WEEK HAS BEGUN!
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EFC 69: Buys hits France’s Rouch with baguette at Open Workout
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EFC 69 Engaged: Episode 1
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FIGHT WEEK FEVER
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MAIN CARD PRESS CONFERENCE CONFIRMED
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Countdown to EFC 69 Buys vs Rouch
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ULTIMATE OPEN WORKOUT @ EFC GYM SANDTON THIS SATURDAY
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10 DAYS TO EFC 69
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EFC 69 Countdown Extended Preview
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EFC 69: The Unrivalled JP Buys
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EFC 69 Buys vs Rouch, Zulu vs Cutendana
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IT’S ON!
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BREAK IN COMPETITION FOR PENA SEES HIM RELINQUISH TITLE
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6th EFC CHAMPION TO ENTER UFC OCTAGON
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ZULU TO DEFEND AGAINST CHIPFUMBU
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EFC 58 Engaged: Episode 05
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BUYS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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MADGE VS IOANNOU AMONG THE CLASSICS TO AIR
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HIT BY CAR POSTPONES FIGHT
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TICKETS TO KABESA VS ALLEN ARE OPEN
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GORIMBO LOOKING TO STOP KARAM
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EFC 57: Kabesa vs Allen, Zulu vs Buys – Promo
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THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE
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SABC STRIKES HISTORIC DEAL WITH EFC
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VAN ZYL, BUYS, MOYO AND MORE TEST CLEAN
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2017 HERE WE COME!
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EFC 54: Post-Event Press Conference
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ONE HERO RETURNS. ONE HERO IS BORN.
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MOYO AND BUYS SUPABETS UNDERDOGS
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FIREWORKS EXPECTED IN SUN CITY
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EFC 54: Weigh In
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EFC 54: Amanda Lino Media Interview
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EFC 54: Mike Vermeulen
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EFC 54: Wessel Mostert
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EFC 54: Warren King
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EFC 54: Wade Henderson
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Countdown to EFC 54: Buys vs Mdlalose
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE COUNTDOWN SHOOT
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Free Fight: Baldwin Mdlalose vs JP Buys
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EFC 54: Van Zyl vs Moyo, Power vs Lino, Buys vs Mdlalose Promo
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EFC 54: Van Heerden vs Moyo, Power vs Lino, Buys vs Mdlalose – Promo
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BAHATI TAKES GOLD BACK TO BIRMINGHAM
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ADAMANT HE’S BETTER THAN MCLELLAN
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UNIVERSAL WARFARE LOOMS
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MAKE RANDS ON KRUGER!
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KILLER QUOTES
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3 DAYS TO GO!
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BANTAMWEIGHT HASSAN CHALLENGED BY FLYWEIGHT BUYS
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KABESA BRINGS GOLD BACK TO AFRICA
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PRIDE AT STAKE
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EFC 47 Media Day: JP Buys
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EFC 47 FIGHT CARD UPDATES
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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READY TO FLY
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I’M COMING TO SMASH HIM
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MEDIA DAY TO KICK OFF FIGHT WEEK
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10 DAYS TO GO!
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NAMIBIAN TO OPEN EFC 41
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DURBAN’S THUSI STEPS IN TO REPLACE BUYS WITH TWO WEEKS TO GO
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FLYWEIGHT PROSPECTS TO OPEN MILESTONE EVENT
Action Shots
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Luthando BikoEFC 78R4 Ground & Pound
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Gamzat Magomedov–WinR2 Disqualification (Illegal Strikes)
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Philippe RouchEFC 69R1 Submission (Guillotine Choke)
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Joby Sanchez–LossR2 TKO (Punches)
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Baldwin MdlaloseEFC 54R1 Submission (Triangle Choke)
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Abdul HassanEFC 49WinR2 TKO (Punches)
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Roevan de BeerEFC 47WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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Baldwin MdlaloseEFC 43LossR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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Josemar OctavioEFC 41WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
Background disciplines?
Wrestling
Fight preperation?
I train hard with the help of my team mates at FFM they keep me performing at my best
When & why did you start martial arts training?
I started wrestling at the age of 15, I was too small for rugby and chose wrestling.
How did you transition to MMA?
I wrestled and enjoy competing. I like to test myself and improve my skillsets.
What ranks & titles have you held?
Several Wrestling SA Titles
African Wrestling Title
12th Place at Wrestling World Championship.
MMA Fight Stars Bantamweight Champion
Favoured technique?
A power double leg take-down, I enjoy slamming guys
Who are your heroes?
The Hulk, but now I am my own hero.
What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?
I love life and live it to the fullest, I thank God for the talent he has given me.
What does it mean for you to fight in EFC?
To fight in EFC means a lot to me as I know I am competing against some of the best in the world.
Added Detail
• Undefeated as an amateur (6-0)
• Amateur bantamweight champion
• Trains alongside many current and former champions: Demarte Pena, Boyd Allen