With Alex da Silva out, Justin Jaynes has stepped in to fight Saturday in Las Vegas.
One week ago, [autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag] didn’t have a fight on the books. Now, he’s fighting Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
After Alex da Silva withdrew from UFC Fight Night 184 due to undisclosed reasons, Jaynes (16-6 MMA, 1-2 UFC) was offered the open lightweight slot against [autotag]Devonte Smith[/autotag] (10-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC), which he since accepted.
Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the booking Monday but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
Jaynes made his promotional debut in June 2020 when he knocked out Frank Camacho in 41 seconds. Following his emphatic first impression, Jaynes has lost back-to-back outings vs. Gavin Tucker and Gabriel Benitez. Both losses came inside the distance.
Smith has not competed since a knockout loss to Khama Worthy at UFC 241 in August 2019. After the fight, Smith tore his Achilles tendon, which required surgery and months of rehabilitation.
With the change, the UFC Fight Night 184 lineup includes:
Five fighters face potential six-month layoffs following UFC on ESPN 19.
[autotag]Jack Hermansson[/autotag] heads a list of five fighters facing potential six-month suspensions after their respective bouts at UFC on ESPN 19, per commission records.
Hermansson (21-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC), who lost a unanimous decision to short-notice replacement [autotag]Marvin Vettori[/autotag] (16-4-1 MMA, 6-2-1 UFC), was given a 180-day term after suffering a fractured left orbital bone during the night’s main event.
Co-headliner [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), who picked up his biggest win to date with a second-round finish of [autotag]Ovince Saint Preux[/autotag] (25-15 MMA, 13-10 UFC), requires his left hand to be cleared by a doctor or he may also face a 180-day suspension.
MMA Junkie obtained the full list of medical suspensions from MixedMartialArts.com for UFC on ESPN 19, which took place this past Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Other fighters facing possible six-month medical suspensions include [autotag]John Allan[/autotag], [autotag]Damon Jackson[/autotag], and [autotag]Jake Collier[/autotag].
The full list of UFC on ESPN 19 medical suspensions includes:
Jack Hermansson: Suspended 180 days or until fractured left orbital is cleared by a doctor; also suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.
Marvin Vettori: Suspended 45 days or until cut to left eyelid is cleared by a doctor; also suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.
Ovince Saint Preux: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.
Jamahal Hill: Needs clearance of left hand with x-ray, otherwise suspended 180 days.
[autotag]Gabriel Benitez[/autotag]: Suspended 14 days with 7 days no contact.
[autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
[autotag]Roman Dolidze[/autotag]: No suspension.
John Allan: Needs clearance of right knee with MRI and right ankle with x-ray, otherwise suspended 180 days. Suspended minimum 30 days with 21 days no contact.
[autotag]Matt Wiman[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.
[autotag]Jordan Leavitt[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Louis Smolka[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to cut on right eyebrow.
[autotag]Jose Quinonez[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
[autotag]Ilia Topuria[/autotag]: No suspension.
Damon Jackson: Suspended 180 days or until possible nasal fracture is cleared by a doctor; also suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.
[autotag]Gian Villante[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact due to contusions.
Jake Collier: Suspended 180 days or until possible non-displaced fracture of left lateral orbital wall is cleared by an ophthalmologist; also suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.
UFC on ESPN 19 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok.
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 19 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $120,000.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.
UFC on ESPN 19 took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card aired on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+.
The full UFC on ESPN 19 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:
Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Reebok’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $3,500 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,000; 6-10 bouts get $5,000; 11-15 bouts earn $10,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $15,000; and 21 bouts and more get $20,000. Additionally, champions earn $40,000 while title challengers get $30,000.
In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.
Full 2020 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:
“UFC on ESPN 19: Hermansson vs. Vettori” – $120,000
[autotag]Gabriel Benitez[/autotag] is ready to fight.
The UFC featherweight is eligible to compete now that he’s no longer testing positive for COVID-19. His bout against [autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag], originally planned for Nov. 14, has been rescheduled for Dec. 5 at UFC on ESPN 19.
A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Junkie after an initial announcement by Jaynes on Instagram.
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Benitez (21-8 MMA, 5-4 UFC) last fought in May. He suffered a unanimous decision loss to Omar Morales at lightweight, a weight class above his usual division. The American Kickboxing Academy product is on a two-fight skid and 2-2 in his last four.
Meanwhile, Jaynes (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) fought in August at UFC on ESPN+ 32, where he lost to Gavin Tucker by submission. Prior to that, Jaynes was on a five-fight wining streak, which included a successful UFC debut against veteran Frank Camacho.
With the addition, the UFC on ESPN 19 lineup includes:
Gabriel Benitez vs. Justin Jaynes has been added to UFC on ESPN+ 41.
[autotag]Gabriel Benitez[/autotag] has his second bout of 2020 booked.
The Mexican competitor returns at UFC on ESPN+ 41 on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas in a featherweight bout against [autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag]. The news was first reported Wednesday by Milenio and later confirmed with sources by MMA Junkie.
Benitez (21-8 MMA, 5-4 UFC) last fought in May. He suffered a unanimous decision loss to Omar Morales at lightweight, a weight class above his usual division. The American Kickboxing Academy product is on a two-fight skid and 2-2 in his last four.
Meanwhile, Jaynes (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) fought in August at UFC on ESPN+ 32 where he lost to Gavin Tucker via submission. Prior to that, Jaynes was on a five-fight wining streak, which includes a successful UFC debut against veteran Frank Camacho.
Below are the reported bouts for UFC on ESPN+ 41:
Gabriel Benitez vs. Justin Jaynes
Kanako Murata vs. Livinha SouzaKay Hansen vs. Cory McKennaJulian Marquez vs. Saparbek SafarovMiranda Granger vs. Ashley Yoder
Four fighters are facing lengthy suspensions as a result of their UFC on ESPN+ 32 injuries.
Four fighters are facing potential six-month suspensions for injuries sustained in their respective UFC on ESPN+ 32 bouts.
[autotag]Yana Kunitskaya[/autotag] (neck and arm), [autotag]Scott Holtzman[/autotag] (facial fractures), [autotag]Peter Barrett[/autotag] (left ribs), and [autotag]Irwin Rivera[/autotag] (right hand, right wrist, and left eye) will not be able to fight until Feb. 5, 2021, unless they are cleared by a doctor beforehand.
On Wednesday, MMA Junkie obtained the full list of suspensions from MixedMartialArts.com, the Association of Boxing Commission’s official record keeper.
Headlining victor [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] did not receive a suspension, while his opponent, [autotag]Aleksei Oleinik[/autotag], received a 45-day suspension for lacerations sustained in the fight.
Former UFC middleweight champion [autotag]Chris Weidman[/autotag] and his opponent, [autotag]Omari Akhmedov[/autotag], both received 30-day suspensions after their co-main event bout.
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Below is the full list of UFC on ESPN+ 32 medical suspensions:
Derrick Lewis: No suspension.
Aleksei Oleinik: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to left eye and lip lacerations.
Chris Weidman: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to a “hard fight.”
Omari Akhmedov: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to laceration under left eye.
[autotag]Darren Stewart[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to left scalp laceration.
[autotag]Maki Pitolo[/autotag]: No suspension.
Yana Kunitskaya: Suspended 180 days or until MRI of neck and right arm are cleared by orthopedic doctor; Also suspended 21 days with no contact for 14 days.
[autotag]Julija Stoliarenko[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Beneil Dariush[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.
Scott Holtzman: Suspended 180 days or until left inferior orbital floor fracture cleared by maxillofacial surgeon; Also suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days.
[autotag]Tim Means[/autotag]: Suspended 21 days with no contact for 14 days.
[autotag]Laureno Staropoli[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag]: Suspended 21 days with no contact for 14 days due to left eye laceration.
[autotag]Joaquin Buckley[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to left eye lacerations.
[autotag]Nasrat Haqparast[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to left eye laceration.
[autotag]Alexander Munoz[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days, or until right eye is cleared by doctor.
[autotag]Andrew Sanchez[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Wellington Turman[/autotag]: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.
[autotag]Gavin Tucker[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Youssef Zalal[/autotag]: No suspension.
Peter Barrett: Suspended 180 days or until x-ray of left ribs is cleared by an orthopedic doctor; Also suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.
Irwin Rivera: Suspended 180 days or until x-ray of right hand and wrist is cleared by doctor and possible left eye corneal abrasion is cleared by an ophthalmologist.
[autotag]Ali Alqaisi[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to sutures on nasal bridge.
All the notable stats to come out of UFC on ESPN+ 32, which took place in Las Vegas, and saw Derrick Lewis knock out Aleksei Oleinik.
The UFC’s loaded August schedule continued on Saturday with UFC on ESPN+ 32, which went down at UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streamed on ESPN+.
The UFC’s busiest heavyweight picked up another notable win in the headliner when [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) overcame the grappling prowess of [autotag]Aleksei Oleinik[/autotag] (59-14-1 MMA, 8-5 UFC) to net a second-round TKO and extend his current winning streak to three fights.
“The Black Beast” made UFC history with his finish, and for more on the numbers, check below for 35 post-event facts to come out of UFC on ESPN+ 32.
[autotag]Darren Stewart[/autotag], [autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag], [autotag]Andrew Sanchez[/autotag] and [autotag]Gavin Tucker[/autotag] earned $50,000 UFC on ESPN+ 32 fight-night bonuses.
UFC on ESPN+ 32 drew an announced attendance of zero for a live gate of $0.
Betting favorites went 10-2 on the card.
Betting favorites improved to 15-7 in UFC headliners this year.
Total fight time for the 12-bout card was 2:10:09.
Main card
Derrick Lewis
Lewis’ 15 victories in UFC heavyweight competition are tied with Junior Dos Santos for third most in divisional history behind Andrei Arlovski (18) and Frank Mir (16).
Lewis’ 11 stoppage victories in UFC heavyweight competition are tied with Arlovski, Gabriel Gonzaga and Stefan Struve for second most in divisional history behind Mir (13),
Lewis’ 11 knockout victories in UFC competition are tied for second most in company history behind Vitor Belfort (12).
Lewis’ 11 knockout victories in UFC heavyweight competition are most in divisional history.
Lewis’ 11 knockout victories in UFC competition since 2014 are tied with Thiago Santos for most among active fighters in the organization.
Oleinik has suffered all four of his UFC stoppage losses by knockout.
[autotag]Chris Weidman[/autotag] (15-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) was successful in his return to the middleweight division.
Weidman earned his first UFC victory where he failed to outland his opponent in strikes.
[autotag]Omari Akhmedov[/autotag] (20-5-1 MMA, 8-4-1 UFC) fell to 3-1-1 since he returned to the UFC middleweight division in December 2017. He’s 4-1-1 in the weight class overall under the UFC banner.
Akhmedov suffered the first decision loss of his career.
Stewart (12-4 MMA, 5-4 UFC) improved to 5-3 since he dropped to the UFC middleweight division in November 2017.
[autotag]Maki Pitolo[/autotag] (12-6 MMA, 1-2 UFC) has suffered five of his six career losses by stoppage.
Yana Kunitskaya
[autotag]Yana Kunitskaya[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) improved to 3-1 since she returned to the UFC women’s bantamweight division in October 2018.
Kunitskaya outlanded her opponent 209-to-30 in total strikes. The +179 margin is largest in UFC women’s bantamweight history.
Kunitskaya has earned all three of her UFC victories by decision.
[autotag]Beneil Dariush[/autotag] (19-4-1 MMA, 13-4-1 UFC) earned the eighth knockout in UFC history stemming from a spinning backfist.
Dariush’s four-fight stoppage streak in UFC competition is tied with Justin Gaethje and Francis Ngannou for second longest among active fighters on the roster behind Charles Oliveira (seven).
[autotag]Scott Holtzman[/autotag] (14-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) suffered the first stoppage loss of his career with his knockout defeat.
Preliminary card
Tim Means
[autotag]Tim Means[/autotag] (30-12-1 MMA, 12-9 UFC) improved to 10-7 (with one no contest) since he returned to the UFC for a second stint in May 2014.
[autotag]Laureano Staropoli[/autotag] (9-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) has suffered both of his UFC losses by decision.
[autotag]Alexander Munoz[/autotag] (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) had his six-fight winning streak snapped for the first defeat of his career.
[autotag]Wellington Turman[/autotag] (16-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) suffered the first stoppage loss of his career with his knockout defeat.
[autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag] (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) suffered the first stoppage loss of his career with his submission defeat.
[autotag]Youssef Zalal[/autotag] (10-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has earned all three of his UFC victories by decision.
[autotag]Peter Barrett[/autotag] (11-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) suffered the first decision loss of his career.
UFC research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll contributed to this story. Follow him on Twitter @MJCflipdascript.
Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 32 event took home event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $162,000.
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 32 event took home event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $162,000.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.
UFC on ESPN+ 32 took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The entire card streamed ESPN+.
The full UFC on ESPN+ 32 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:
Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Reebok’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $3,500 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,000; 6-10 bouts get $5,000; 11-15 bouts earn $10,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $15,000; and 21 bouts and more get $20,000. Additionally, champions earn $40,000 while title challengers get $30,000.
In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.
Full 2020 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:
“Not an ideal situation for featherweight, but it is what it is. I show up, I blow up, I’m gonna knock Gavin Tucker out.”
[autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag] admits cutting down to 145 pounds in a relatively quick turnaround is far from ideal.
Jaynes (16-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who knocked out Frank Camacho in his UFC debut in June, is dropping down a weight class less than two months later to take on [autotag]Gavin Tucker[/autotag] at UFC on ESPN+ 32, which takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Jaynes has competed all the way up to 170 pounds throughout his career, but when his manager called with the offer to face Tucker (11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) at featherweight, Jaynes couldn’t turn it down.
“I love quick turnarounds,” Jaynes told MMA Junkie. “I wasn’t thrilled about going down to featherweight for this one. When Jason (House) called, he was in Abu Dhabi, and I was at the bar drinking beer and eating pizza. He called. He’s like, ‘Hey, we have an offer for Gavin Tucker in four weeks. Can you make weight?’ I said, ‘Can we ask for an extension? Like a week or two extension?’ He said, ‘I’ll get back to you.’ Long story short, no extension. UFC knocks, I answer the door – 145, 155, 170.
“(It’s) not an ideal situation for featherweight, but it is what it is. I show up, I blow up. I’m going to knock Gavin Tucker out.”
It took Jaynes only 41 seconds to upset Camacho in a position he thrived in. He takes on Canada’s Tucker and he’ll look to cash in as the betting underdog once again.
“My whole life, I’ve been an underdog,” Jaynes said. “I love being the underdog. I just love the opportunity to create an upset and it’s my time.”
