Justin Jaynes

Justin Michael Jaynes (born August 10, 1989)[1] is an American mixed martial artist. A professional since 2008, he currently competes in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the former Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting (WXC) Lightweight champion.

Justin Jaynes
BornJustin Michael Jaynes[1]
(1989-08-10) August 10, 1989
Richmond, Michigan United States
Other namesGuitar Hero
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach68 in (173 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamXtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts (2009–present)[3]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[4]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins16
By knockout8
By submission5
By decision2
By disqualification1
Losses7
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision4
UniversityOlivet College
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Jaynes was born and grew up in Richmond, Michigan.[5] Jaynes attended Richmond High School, graduating in 2007.[6] In his senior year, Jaynes placed second at the 2007 Michigan High School state wrestling tournament, losing to Drakkar Klose in the finals.[7][6] Jaynes then continued his wrestling career at Olivet College, from where he graduated with Bachelor's degree in Sport and Fitness Management.[8][9]

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.[5]

Jaynes fought in various regional circuits and fought multiple times overseas. He also made one appearance in Bellator. Jaynes won the WXC Lightweight title[10] and made one successful defense before leaving for the UFC.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After a cornerman for Matt Frevola tested positive for COVID-19,[12] 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.[13] Jaynes knocked Camacho out in the first round.[14][15] He earned Performance of the Night honors.[16][17]

Jaynes faced Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night 174.[18] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round three.[19]

Jaynes was scheduled to face Gabriel Benítez on November 14, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos.[20] The fight was canceled after Benítez tested positive for COVID-19.[21] The pairing was left intact and eventually took place on December 5, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 19.[22] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[23] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[24]

Jaynes faced Devonte Smith on February 6, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov.[25] He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a doctor stoppage in round two.[26]

Personal life

Jaynes is a coach at Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts in Las Vegas. He has a son named Benjamin (born 2009).[27][5]

Championships and accomplishments
  • Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting
    • 'Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting Lightweight Champion[10][11]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
23 matches 16 wins 7 losses
By knockout 8 2
By submission 5 1
By decision 2 4
By disqualification 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 16–7 Devonte Smith TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov February 6, 2021 2 3:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss 16–6 Gabriel Benítez TKO (knee to the body and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori December 5, 2020 1 4:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 16–5 Gavin Tucker Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik August 8, 2020 3 1:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–4 Frank Camacho TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov June 20, 2020 1 0:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Camacho missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win 15–4 James Warfield-Lane TKO (punches) WXC 78: Warrior Wednesday 3 May 29, 2020 1 2:05 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win 14–4 Brandon Noble Submission (guillotine choke) WXC 75: Night of Champions 11 February 1, 2020 1 3:59 Southgate, Michigan, United States Won the WXC Lightweight Championship.
Win 13–4 Deven Brown Submission (guillotine choke) WXC 72: Inferno June 15, 2019 1 1:31 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win 12–4 Abdul Sami Wali DQ (fence grabbing) SFL 2018 February 24, 2018 1 4:21 Mumbai, India
Loss 11–4 Tommy Aaron Decision (unanimous) Rumble on the Water 3 September 9, 2017 3 5:00 Long Beach, California, United States
Win 11–3 Jacob Rosales Submission (guillotine choke) FCOC 46 April 6, 2017 2 5:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 10–3 Troy Lamson Decision (unanimous) Total Warrior Combat May 14, 2016 5 5:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win 9–3 Chase Caldwell TKO (doctor stoppage) XFS: Payback September 19, 2015 1 1:42 Valley Center, California, United States
Win 8–3 Marcus Lamarr TKO (punches) XFS: Heat July 11, 2015 1 0:52 Valley Center, California, United States
Win 7–3 Erick Lozano Decision (unanimous) Big John’s MMA May 16, 2015 3 5:00 Manistee, Michigan, United States
Loss 6–3 Jesse Gross Decision (split) Provincial FC 3 October 18, 2014 3 5:00 London, Ontario, Canada
Win 6–2 Ruben Baraiac TKO (punches) Bellator 124 September 12, 2014 1 4:17 Plymouth Township, Michigan, United States
Loss 5–2 Jimmy Spicuzza Decision (unanimous) WSOF 10: Branch vs. Taylor June 21, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 5–1 John Schultz TKO (punches) TWC Pro Series April 26, 2014 1 4:54 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win 4–1 Andrew Hellner Submission (rear-naked choke) TXC Legends 2 October 19, 2013 2 2:48 Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States
Loss 3–1 Robby Ostovich Decision (unanimous) Destiny MMA August 24, 2013 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 3–0 Mickey Miller Submission Rage in the Cage 2 August 2, 2013 1 1:30 Paisley, Scotland
Win 2–0 Justin Zeno KO (punches) TWC Pro Series 18 May 18, 2013 1 0:35 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win 1–0 Rick Ogden Submission (rear-naked choke) Big John’s MMA March 15, 2013 1 1:09 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States

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See also

References
  1. Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 8, 2020
  2. "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  3. Mike Heck (July 5, 2020). "With an 'old school' mindset, Justin Jaynes has 'a hit list' following successful UFC debut". mmafighting.com.
  4. Justin Jaynes [@JustinJaynesMMA] (December 17, 2017). "At a loss for worlds. Lost a coach and a friend today. You gave me my brown belt and the encouragement to keep striving to be better in mma and in life. Rest In Peace coach @robertfollis" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. Thomas Gerbasi (November 30, 2020). "Justin Jaynes' True Passion Is Competing". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  6. "Paul Costanzo: Justin Jaynes comes home to fight". usatodayhss.com. August 4, 2014.
  7. "Who UFC on ESPN winners want next and how likely they are to get them". MMA Junkie.
  8. "Michigan's Justin Jaynes wins UFC debut". The Detroit News.
  9. "Justin Jaynes". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  10. Heck, Mike (2020-06-18). "With Matt Frevola out, Frank Camacho welcomes newcomer Justin Jaynes at UFC on ESPN 11". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  11. Fortune, Ryan (2019-05-29). "WXC 78: Warrior Wednesday 3 Live Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  12. "Matt Frevola off UFC card after cornerman tests positive for coronavirus". ESPN.
  13. David Fucillo (2020-06-19). "Frank Camacho misses weight against replacement fight for UFC on ESPN 11". draftkingnation.com. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
  14. "All fighter payouts from UFC on ESPN 11". Bleacher Report.
  15. "Justin Jaynes enjoys UFC experience". Macomb Daily.
  16. "UFC on ESPN 11 bonuses". Yahoo Sports.
  17. "UFC on ESPN 11 Payouts: Jim Miller leads the way". Forbes.
  18. UFC adds Gavin Tucker vs Justin Jaynes to August 8 event, MMA Junkie
  19. Doherty, Dan (2020-08-08). "UFC Vegas 6 Results: Gavin Tucker Batters, Submits Justin Jaynes". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  20. DNA, MMA (2020-10-07). "Gabriel Benitez treft Justin Jaynes tijdens UFC evenement op 14 november in Las Vegas". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  21. "Featherweight fight between Gabriel Benítez and Justin Jaynes canceled as Benítez tested positive". Essentially Sports.
  22. "New party attempt between Gabriel Benitez and Justin Jaynes on December 5th in Las Vegas" (in Dutch). mmadnanl.com. 2019-11-16. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
  23. Anderson, Jay (2020-12-05). "UFC Vegas 16 Results: Gabriel Benitez Knee Stuns Justin Jaynes". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  24. Evanoff, Josh (2021-02-06). "UFC Vegas 18 Results: Devonte Smith Earns Doctor's Stoppage Win Over Justin Jaynes". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  25. Nolan King (2021-02-01). "Justin Jaynes steps in to fight Devonte Smith at UFC Fight Night 184". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
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  28. Sherdog.com. "Justin". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
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