Justin Jaynes

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Justin Jaynes
Born (1989-08-10) August 10, 1989 (age 34)
Richmond, Michigan U.S.
Other namesGuitar Hero
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach68 in (173 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Team Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts (2009–present) [2]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu [3]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins17
By knockout8
By submission6
By decision2
By disqualification1
Losses11
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision6
University Olivet College
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Justin Jaynes (born August 10, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions. A professional since 2008, he most notably competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the former Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting (WXC) Lightweight champion.

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Background

Jaynes was born and grew up in Richmond, Michigan. [4] Jaynes attended Richmond High School, graduating in 2007. [5] In his senior year, Jaynes placed second at the 2007 Michigan High School state wrestling tournament, losing to Drakkar Klose in the finals. [6] [5] Jaynes then continued his wrestling career at Olivet College, from where he graduated with Bachelor's degree in Sport and Fitness Management. [7] [8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

With mixed martial arts in its early phases in Michigan, Jaynes fought 47 amateur bouts around the state before turning pro in 2013. [4]

Jaynes fought in various regional circuits and fought multiple times overseas. He also made one appearance in Bellator. Jaynes won the WXC Lightweight title [9] and made one successful defense before leaving for the UFC. [10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After a cornerman for Matt Frevola tested positive for COVID-19, [11] Jaynes stepped in to fight Frank Camacho on three days notice. At the weigh-ins, Camacho weighed in at 158 pounds, 2 pounds over the allotted non-title lightweight limit of 156 pounds. The bout proceeded as a catchweight and Camacho was fined 20 percent of his purse which went to Jaynes. [12] Jaynes won the fight via knockout in the first round. [13] [14] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [15] [16]

Jaynes faced Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night 174. [17] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round three. [18]

Jaynes was scheduled to face Gabriel Benítez on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. [19] The fight was canceled after Benítez tested positive for COVID-19. [20] The pairing was left intact and eventually took place on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19. [21] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round. [22]

Jaynes faced Devonte Smith on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov. [23] He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a doctor stoppage in round two. [24]

Jayne faced Charles Rosa on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190. [25] Jaynes made waves across the internet as he announced before his fight that he was betting close to $25,000 on himself to win his fight. [26] He lost the fight via split decision. [27] Subsequently, he tested positive for marijuana and was suspended for four-and-a-half months by NSAC, making him eligible to return to competition on November 9, 2021. [28]

In August 2021, Jaynes was released from the UFC. [29]

Post UFC

In his first bout since his release from the UFC, Jaynes faced Carl Deaton III for the TWC Lightweight Championship at Total Warrior Combat: Unfinished Business on February 5, 2022. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [30]

Personal life

Jaynes is a coach at Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts in Las Vegas. He has a son. [31] [4]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches17 wins11 losses
By knockout84
By submission61
By decision26
By disqualification10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–11Tsogookhuu AmarsanaaTKO (elbows and punches)Tuff-N-Uff 137May 24, 202414:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–10Carson HardmanSubmission (guillotine choke)Fierce FC 30February 10, 202412:35 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Loss16–10Chris PadillaTKO (punches)UNF 13October 21, 202323:10 Commerce, California, United StatesFor the UNF Lightweight Championship.
Loss16–9Carl Deaton IIIDecision (unanimous)Total Warrior Combat: Unfinished BusinessFebruary 5, 202235:00 Lansing, Michigan, United StatesFor the vacant TWC Vacant Lightweight Championship. Return to Lightweight.
Loss16–8 Charles Rosa Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov June 26, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss16–7 Devonte Smith TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov February 6, 202123:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss16–6 Gabriel Benítez TKO (knee to the body and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori December 5, 202014:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss16–5 Gavin Tucker Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik August 8, 202031:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win16–4 Frank Camacho TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov June 20, 202010:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (158 lb) bout; Camacho missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win15–4James Warfield-LaneTKO (punches)WXC 78: Warrior Wednesday 3May 29, 201912:05 Southgate, Michigan, United StatesCatchweight (165 lb) bout.
Win14–4Brandon NobleSubmission (guillotine choke)WXC 75: Night of Champions 11February 1, 201913:59 Southgate, Michigan, United StatesWon the WXC Lightweight Championship.
Win13–4Deven BrownSubmission (guillotine choke)WXC 72: InfernoJune 15, 201811:31 Southgate, Michigan, United StatesCatchweight (149 lb) bout.
Win12–4Abdul Sami WaliDQ (fence grabbing)SFL 2018February 24, 201814:21 Mumbai, IndiaWelterweight bout.
Loss11–4Tommy AaronDecision (unanimous)Rumble on the Water 3September 9, 201735:00 Long Beach, California, United States
Win11–3Jacob RosalesSubmission (guillotine choke)FCOC 46April 6, 201725:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win10–3Troy LamsonDecision (unanimous)Total Warrior CombatMay 14, 201655:00 Lansing, Michigan, United StatesReturn to Lightweight. Won the TWC Lightweight Championship.
Win9–3Chase CaldwellTKO (doctor stoppage)XFS: PaybackSeptember 19, 201511:42 Valley Center, California, United States
Win8–3Marcus LamarrTKO (punches)XFS: HeatJuly 11, 201510:52 Valley Center, California, United States
Win7–3Erick LozanoDecision (unanimous)Big John’s MMAMay 16, 201535:00 Manistee, Michigan, United StatesWelterweight debut.
Loss6–3Jesse GrossDecision (split) PFC 3: Showdown In The Downtown October 18, 201435:00 London, Ontario, CanadaCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win6–2Ruben BaraiacTKO (punches) Bellator 124 September 12, 201414:17 Plymouth Township, Michigan, United States
Loss5–2Jimmy SpicuzzaDecision (unanimous)WSOF 10: Branch vs. TaylorJune 21, 201435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–1John SchultzTKO (punches)TWC Pro SeriesApril 26, 201414:54 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win4–1Andrew HellnerSubmission (rear-naked choke)TXC Legends 2October 19, 201322:48 Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States
Loss3–1Robby OstovichDecision (unanimous)Destiny MMAAugust 24, 201335:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win3–0Mickey MillerSubmissionRage in the Cage 2August 2, 201311:30 Paisley, Scotland
Win2–0Justin ZenoKO (punches)TWC Pro Series 18May 18, 201310:35 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win1–0Rick OgdenSubmission (rear-naked choke)Big John’s MMAMarch 15, 201311:09 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United StatesLightweight debut.

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