BantamweightACTIVE
JP Buys
9-6
Age
27
Height
5'5"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
67"
Avg Fight Time
06:28
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
Wins By
3 KO · 5 Sub · 1 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 4
LLLL
Finish Rate
89%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Brakpan, South Africa
Fight History
LOSS
MM
vs Marcus McGhee
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:19
LOSS
CD
vs Cody Durden
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:08
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:08
LOSS
MJ
vs Montel Jackson
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BS
vs Bruno Silva
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:56
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:56
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.9/min
Grappling
1.55 TD
Defense
40%
⚖️JP adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.3) and Strike Acc% (40%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 89% of wins end in finish (3 KO + 5 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
29% acc83%
Clinch
60% acc14%
Ground
100% acc3%
Striking Differential-1.14/min
1.88 landed/min3.02 absorbed/min
1.88
Landed/Min
3.02
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed73
Sig. Strikes Attempted184
Key Insights
JP is active on the ground (32%).
Primarily a headhunter with 67% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 29% accuracy.
Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
25%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
6%
Landed
1
Defended
15
Total
16
1.55
TD / 15min
2.32
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
16
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
32
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
75%
R2
25%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.55/15min.
TD defense at 25% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.32/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
146
1.33
Ratio
Absorbed
110
Chin Rating
VulnerableKD Exchange
0/12
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
21.0
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.5
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
100%
Key Insights
⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (21.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
0:33
R2 Control
0:06
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-40%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-11.7pp
Body
+46.7pp
Leg
-35.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2844
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights