‘Guitar Hero’ must tread fastidiously.
It’s secure to say that things haven’t gone well for Justin Jaynes in mixed martial arts since he signed with the UFC in 2020.
Life on the game’s biggest stage couldn’t have began a lot better, as Jaynes upset Frank Camacho at UFC Vegas 3 after receiving a late-notice call-up to the promotion.
But he’s lost seven of his nine pro fights since then, including all 4 of his remaining outings contained in the Octagon.
And defeats contained in the cage haven’t been Jaynes’ only issues. He has also failed quite a few drug tests, the most recent of which has put him near a everlasting ban in a single state.
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Former UFC fighter Justin Jaynes suspended for 18 months and threatened with lifetime ban
Jaynes tested positive for the cocaine metabolite benzoylecgonine after his win at Tuff-N-Uff 149 last October.
‘Guitar Hero’ discovered his fate following that indiscretion on Wednesday during a monthly Nevada State Athletic Commission meeting.
A report from MMA Junkie’s Nolan King revealed that Jaynes has been suspended for 18 months, meaning he won’t be permitted to compete again until April 24, 2027.
He was also fined 40 percent of his purse ($200), in addition to $250.60 in prosecution fees.
Because it marked Jaynes’ third anti-doping violation, the commission threatened him with a everlasting ban from competition in Nevada should he commit a fourth.
“Former UFC fighter Justin Jaynes has been suspended 18 months by NSAC for a positive test for cocaine metabolites,” King wrote on X.
“It’s his third drug violation. The commission says if he ever has a fourth violation, he’ll receive a lifetime ban in Nevada.”
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Justin Jaynes was the UFC fighter who bet his entire purse on himself — and lost
For any fans struggling to recollect Jaynes within the UFC, this might jog their memory…
His final fight before being cut from Dana White’s promotion was a defeat to Charles Rosa in June 2021.
Jaynes caused a stir by betting his purse on a victory ahead of that contest. The split decision loss ultimately meant he walked away with a loss, no money, and a return to the regional scene ahead of him.
He’s since gone 2-3 away from the UFC, along with his last two fights coming in Las Vegas, where he won’t be competing again anytime soon.