Bother could also be mounting for a former UFC light-weight fighter, as his momentary suspension following a optimistic drug take a look at has been prolonged.
In keeping with a latest report from MMAFighting.com, the Nevada Athletic Fee revealed that Justin Jaynes examined optimistic for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, following his unanimous determination victory over Marlon Gonzales at Tuff-N-Uff 149 on October 25.
Consequently, “Guitar Hero” was suspended by the fee on November 26 and can stay sidelined till the NSAC determines any additional disciplinary motion. Jaynes could possibly be topic to extra sanctions, together with an prolonged suspension, monetary penalties, and even having his victory overturned to a no-contest because of the failed drug take a look at.
The fee is predicted to revisit the case at a future assembly, or as soon as an adjudication settlement is finalized, with a ruling doubtlessly coming as early as January.
What Was Justin Jaynes’ UFC Document?
Justin Jaynes made his Octagon debut on quick discover towards Frank Camacho at UFC Vegas 3 in June 2020, the place he impressed with a first-round knockout victory that additionally earned him a Efficiency of the Night time bonus.
Nonetheless, that proved to be the lone spotlight of Jaynes’ year-long stint within the UFC, as he went on to endure 4 consecutive losses, together with three straight stoppage defeats to Gavin Tucker, Gabriel Benitez, and Devonte Smith.
Jaynes’ last look within the UFC led to a split-decision loss to Charles Rosa at UFC Vegas 30 in June 2021, a bout remembered for his notorious decision to wager his entire fight purse on himself, a transfer that was nonetheless authorized on the time and finally backfired in dramatic vogue.
After his 1–4 run within the UFC, “Guitar Hero” went on to drop two extra bouts outdoors the promotion earlier than snapping the skid with a first-round submission victory over Carson Hardman at Fierce FC 30 in 2024. He now owns a 17–11 skilled file, with 15 of his wins coming by means of end.
