Best fights of Jamie Varner
Over 12 years as a professional, Jamie Varner has compiled a 21-11-1 (18) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jamie Varner loses to Gleison Tibau via split decision
On August 31, 2013 Jamie Varner faced Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. Varner was 28 years old with a record of 21-7-1, and Tibau was 30 with a record of 29-9. Both Varner and Tibau were coming off a win. Varner lost via split decision. Went the distance with Tibau.
2. Jamie Varner defeats Donald Cerrone
On January 25, 2009 Jamie Varner defended his WEC lightweight title against Donald Cerrone. Varner was 24 years old with a record of 15-2, and Cerrone was 25 with a record of 9-0. Varner was on a 4-fight winning streak and Cerrone was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Varner won via split decision. Defended the title.
3. Jamie Varner KOs Rob McCullough
On February 13, 2008 Jamie Varner fought Rob McCullough for the WEC lightweight title. Varner was 23 years old with a record of 13-2, and McCullough was 30 with a record of 15-3. Varner was on a 2-fight winning streak and McCullough was on a 9-fight winning streak. Varner stopped Rob McCullough via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
4. Jamie Varner KOs Edson Barboza
On May 26, 2012 Jamie Varner faced Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout. Varner was 27 years old with a record of 19-6-1, and Barboza was 26 with a record of 10-0. Varner was on a 2-fight winning streak and Barboza was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Varner stopped Edson Barboza via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Jamie Varner KOs Marcus Hicks
On August 3, 2008 Jamie Varner defended his WEC lightweight title against Marcus Hicks. Varner was 23 years old with a record of 14-2, and Hicks was 32 with a record of 8-0. Varner was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hicks was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Varner stopped Marcus Hicks via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Jamie Varner loses to Hermes França via KO
On August 26, 2006 Jamie Varner faced Hermes França in a lightweight bout. Varner was 21 years old with a record of 11-1, and França was 32 with a record of 15-5. Varner was coming off a win and França was on a 5-fight winning streak. França submitted Varner via armbar in the 3rd round.
7. Jamie Varner loses to Joe Lauzon via KO
On August 4, 2012 Jamie Varner faced Joe Lauzon in a welterweight bout. Varner was 27 years old with a record of 20-6-1, and Lauzon was 28 with a record of 21-7. Varner was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Lauzon was coming off a loss. Lauzon submitted Varner via triangle choke in the 3rd round.
8. Jamie Varner submits Tyler Combs
On May 13, 2011 Jamie Varner faced Tyler Combs in a welterweight bout. Varner was 26 years old with a record of 16-5-1, and Combs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Varner was on a 2-fight losing streak. Varner submitted Tyler Combs via north-south choke in the 1st round.
9. Jamie Varner KOs Nate Jolly
On October 21, 2011 Jamie Varner faced Nate Jolly in a welterweight bout. Varner was 27 years old with a record of 17-6-1, and Jolly was 0 with a record of 0-0. Varner was coming off a loss. Varner stopped Nate Jolly via KO in the 1st round.
10. Jamie Varner draws with Kamal Shalorus
On June 20, 2010 Jamie Varner faced Kamal Shalorus in a lightweight bout. Varner was 25 years old with a record of 16-3, and Shalorus was 32 with a record of 6-0-1. Varner was coming off a loss, while Shalorus was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.