Learn more about Cheyanne Buys's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2018
- On four fight winning streak
- One win by KO
- Invicta FC and LFA vet
- Husband JP Buys earned UFC contract on episode 10 of DWCS 4
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (3/20/21) Buys will make her UFC debut
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was just over three years old in karate. I then transitioned to Tae Kwon Do when I was about 10 years old. I got my black belt when I was 12 or 13 years old and then I decided to try something different and got into MMA when I was 15 years old.
What ranks and titles have you held? BTC strawweight champ
Do you have any heroes? My husband
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is everything I have ever dreamed of. This is everything I know. My whole life has revolved around fighting. I gave up everything on this dream only me and my family could see. Reaching the pinnacle of our sport is only a small dream come true. I have a high standard I hold myself to and one day I plan to put that strap around my waist.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No. I got expelled from high school for fighting when I was 17 and then my family decided to just let me start training full time, so when I was legal to fight at 18 I would be more than ready. I took my 1st amateur fight four days after my 18th birthday.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a Tae Kwon Do instructor, LA boxing kids instructor, UFC gym kickboxing and kids instructor and worked sales at Orange Theory Fitness.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Tuff N Uff and Midtown MMA strawweight champ
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Favorite grappling technique: Anything to make ya tap... I like it all!
Favorite Striking technique: My left hook