Justin Michael Jaynes (born August 10, 1989)Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 8, 2020
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divisions. A professional since 2008, he most notably competed in the

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(UFC). He is the former Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting (WXC) Lightweight champion. His family includes his son Benjamin, his sister named Melissa and his niece and nephew Addyson and collin

Background

Jaynes was born and grew up in Richmond, Michigan. Jaynes attended Richmond High School, graduating in 2007. In his senior year, Jaynes placed second at the 2007 Michigan High School state wrestling tournament, losing to

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in the finals. Jaynes then continued his wrestling career at

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, from where he graduated with Bachelor's degree in Sport and Fitness Management.

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After a cornerman for Matt Frevola tested positive for

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, 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. Jaynes won the fight via knockout in the first round. This win earned him the '' Performance of the Night'' award. Jaynes faced Gavin Tucker at

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. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round three. Jaynes was scheduled to face

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on November 14, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. The fight was canceled after Benítez tested positive for

. The pairing was left intact and eventually took place on December 5, 2020 at

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. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round. Jaynes faced

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on February 6, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov. He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a doctor stoppage in round two. Jayne faced

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on June 26, 2021 at

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. 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. He lost the fight via split decision. 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. In August 2021, Jaynes was released from the UFC.

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.

Personal life

Jaynes is a coach at

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in Las Vegas. He has a son named Benjamin (born 2009).

Championships and accomplishments

** Performance of the Night (One time) *Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting ** 'Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting Lightweight Champion

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jaynes, Justin 1989 births Living people Olivet Comets wrestlers American male mixed martial artists Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Lightweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu