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Jamie Varner

Former Fighter • 21-11-1 (W-L-D)
Chris Wade
Aaron Wilkinson
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 03: (L-R) Joe Lauzon and Jamie Varner face off during the UFC on FOX weigh in at Staples Center on August 3, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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6 years ago

Submission of the Week: Joe Lauzon vs. Jamie Varner

Submission specialist and lightweight contender Joe Lauzon shows off his sick ground game against challenger Jamie Varner, earning himself a submission victory. Lauzon looks to take on Al Iaquinta at UFC 183 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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6 years ago

Fight Night Phoenix: Jamie Varner Backstage Interview

After announcing his retirement and leaving his UFC gloves inside the Octagon at Fight Night Phoenix, Jamie Varner took a few minutes to talk about his retirement with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi backstage.
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26: Jamie Varner (R) punches Edson Barboza during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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6 years ago

KO of the Week: Jamie Varner vs. Edson Barboza

After withstanding some nasty leg kicks from Edson Barboza at UFC 146, Jamie Varner came storming back to earn the TKO finish, becoming the first person to beat Barboza inside the Octagon.
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 1: (R-L) Abel Trujillo connects with a punch to the chin of Jamie Varner in their lightweight fight during the UFC 169 event at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa
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7 years ago

UFC 169: Fight Motion

The UFC's Fight Motion Cam captures the biggest hits of UFC 169 in super slow-mo.
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 01: Joe Lauzon works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the J.W. Marriott on August 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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8 years ago

UFC on FOX 4: Lauzon vs. Varner Preview

Two fighters known for their exciting styles square off in Los Angeles, as Jamie Varner and Joe Lauzon get set to wow the crowd at UFC® on FOX.
Edson Barboza vs Ross Pearson
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8 years ago

UFC 146: Brandao vs. Elkins, Barboza vs. Varner

TUF champ Diego Brandao meets seasoned wrestler Darren Elkins and KO of the Year frontrunner Edson Barboza faces former WEC King Jamie Varner... and those are just the prelims. Don't miss UFC 146!
Jamie Varner DIL video blog
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11 years ago

A day in the life of Jamie Varner as he prepares to defend his belt

WEC 1/25 Live On Versus Jamie Varner vs Donald Cerrone
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11 years ago

Refocused Varner is back to prove the belt is his

WEC 1/25 Live On Versus Jamie Varner vs Donald Cerrone
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11 years ago

Refocused Varner is back to prove the belt is his

WEC 10/10 Ben Henderson vs Donald Cerrone
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11 years ago

WEC Post Fight Press Conference Featuring Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone

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11 years ago

Begin the Count Down to the Greatest 100 UFC Fights of All Time Sunday Night

WEC Live On Versus 2/13 Jamie Varner vs Rob McCullough
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12 years ago

WEC® Lightweight Champion Jamie Varner puts his title on the line Jan. 25th

Stats

Striking accuracy 35% 35%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
477
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1376
Grappling accuracy 54% 54%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
71
2.92
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.55
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
3.49
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.83
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
59
%
Sig. Str. Defense
67
%
Takedown Defense
0.64
Knockdown Ratio
09:36
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
302 (63%)
Clinch
68 (14%)
Ground
107 (22%)

Sig. Str. by target

75% 357 Head 19% 89 Body 6% 31 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
9 (43%)
DEC
3 (14%)
SUB
9 (43%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Varner vs Dober

    Round
    1
    Time
    00:01:52
    Method
    Submission
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Biography

Status
Not Fighting
Hometown
Phoenix, United States
Height
68.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 26, 2006
Reach
72.00
Aaron Wilkinson
Lightweight Division • 6-4-0 (W-L-D)