JP Buys's Fateful Arrival At The UFC

Nearly a decade ago, when JP Buys entered the world of combat sports in an effort to improve his rugby play, he had no idea that the decision to take a few wrestling lessons would change the course of his life.

Describing himself as a goals-driven individual, Buys has always aimed high. It all started with the pursuit of the dream of “every South African kid” -- to become a professional rugby player. Then, after stumbling upon the concept of having complete control of an outcome in an individual sport, the goal changed to becoming an Olympic wrestling champion

JP Buys has his hands wrapped prior to his fight during Dana White's Contender Series season four week ten at UFC APEX on November 17,…