JP Buys is a standout figure in South African MMA, with an impressive background as a dominant youth wrestler, competing at world championships. He became a two-division EFC champion before turning 25 and competed at the highest level of mixed martial arts in the UFC.

Upon his return to South African competition, 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.