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 division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was the formal Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting (WXC) Lightweight champion.
| Justin Jaynes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Justin Michael Jaynes August 10, 1989 Richmond, Michigan United States |
| Other names | Guitar Hero |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 67.5 in (171 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Team | Xtreme Couture |
| Trainer | Dennis Davis |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 2 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| University | Olivet College |
Background
Jaynes placed second at the 2005 Michigan High School state wrestling tournament, losing to Drakkar Klose in the finals.[2] Jaynes then continued his wrestling career at Olivet College.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Jaynes fought in various regional circuits and fought multiple times overseas. He also made one appearance in Bellator. Jaynes won the WXC Lightweight title[4] and made one successful defense before leaving for the UFC.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After a cornerman for Matt Frevola tested positive for COVID-19,[6] Jaynes stepped in to fight Frank Camacho on three days notice. Jaynes knocked Camacho out in the first round.[7][8] He earned Performance of the Night honors.[9][10]
Jaynes faced Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night 174.[11] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round three.[12]
Personal life
Jaynes is a coach at Xtreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas.[13]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Frank Camacho [10]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 21 matches | 16 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 4 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Performance of the Night honors |
| Win | 15–4 | James Warfield-Lane | TKO (punches) | WXC 78: Warrior Wednesday 3 | May 29, 2020 | 1 | 2:05 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | WXC Title Defense |
| Win | 14–4 | Brandon Noble | Submission (guillotine choke) | WXC 75: Night of Champions 11 | February 1, 2020 | 1 | 3:59 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | WXC Title Fight |
| 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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References
- Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 8, 2020
- "Who UFC on ESPN winners want next and how likely they are to get them". MMA Junkie.
- "Michigan's Justin Jaynes wins UFC debut". The Detroit News.
- 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.
- Fortune, Ryan (2019-05-29). "WXC 78: Warrior Wednesday 3 Live Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- "Matt Frevola off UFC card after cornerman tests positive for coronavirus". ESPN.
- "All fighter payouts from UFC on ESPN 11". Bleacher Report.
- "Justin Jaynes enjoys UFC experience". Macomb Daily.
- "UFC on ESPN 11 bonuses". Yahoo Sports.
- "UFC on ESPN 11 Payouts: Jim Miller leads the way". Forbes.
- UFC adds Gavin Tucker vs Justin Jaynes to August 8 event, MMA Junkie
- Doherty, Dan (2020-08-08). "UFC Vegas 6 Results: Gavin Tucker Batters, Submits Justin Jaynes". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- "Welcome to the UFC Justin Jaynes". Cage Side Press.
- Sherdog.com. "Justin". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
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