Justin Jaynes
| Justin Jaynes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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 |
Justin Jaynes (born August 10, 1989) 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.
Background
Jaynes placed second at the 2005 Michigan High School state wrestling tournament, losing to Drakkar Klose in the finals.[1] Jaynes then continued his wrestling career at Olivet College. [2]
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[3] and made one successful defense before leaving for the UFC.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After a cornerman for Matt Frevola tested positive for COVID-19,[5] Jaynes stepped in to fight Frank Camacho on three days notice. Jaynes knocked Camacho out in the first round. [6] [7] He earned Performance of the Night honors. [8] [9]
Jaynes faced Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night 174.[10] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round three.[11]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Frank Camacho [9]
Personal life
Jaynes is a coach at Xtreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas.[12]
Mixed martial arts record
| 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 |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b "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.