Jamie Varner

MMA Record: 21-11-1 (2 NC)
UFC Record: 3-6-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Jamie Varner - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Jamie Varner has 3 wins in the UFC. Jamie Varner lands an average of 2.92 significant strikes per minute and averages 3.49 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

9
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Jamie Varner, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 21-11-1 (2 NC) and held a weight class of 155 lbs. Standing at 5' 8', he demonstrated an orthodox stance and a reach of 71'. In terms of performance statistics during his UFC career, Varner averaged 2.92 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 34%. He absorbed an average of 2.55 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense of 58%. His takedowns per 15 minutes were 3.49, with a takedown accuracy of 53%, and he attempted an average of 0.8 submissions per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Varner's career include a significant decision win over Melvin Guillard, who had an ELO rating of 1059 at the time. His most recent fights show a series of losses, starting from December 2012 when he won against Melvin Guillard, followed by defeats against Gleison Tibau, Abel Trujillo, James Krause, and Drew Dober in 2013 and 2014. His last fight was on December 13, 2014.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1059

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 8'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
71'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Oct 12 1984
Age
41
Peak ELO
1032
ELO Rank
2213 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
226-119-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1061.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1045.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.92
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
34%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.55
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
58%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
3.49
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
53%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.8
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Jamie Varner Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2014-12-13 UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic Drew Dober SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:52 Loss
2014-05-24 UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw James Krause KO/TKO 1 5:00 Loss
2014-02-01 UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2 Abel Trujillo KO/TKO Punch 2 2:32 Loss
2013-08-31 UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2 Gleison Tibau S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2012-12-29 UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II Melvin Guillard S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2012-08-04 UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera Joe Lauzon SUB Triangle Choke 3 2:44 Loss
2012-05-26 UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir Edson Barboza KO/TKO Punches 1 3:23 Win
2007-03-03 UFC 68: The Uprising Jason Gilliam SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:34 Win
2006-08-26 UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral Hermes Franca SUB Armbar 3 3:31 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Jamie Varner ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
9 2014-12-13 Drew Dober 968 Loss -17 969
8 2014-05-24 James Krause 1006 Loss -16 986
7 2014-02-01 Abel Trujillo 1026 Loss -16 1002
6 2013-08-31 Gleison Tibau 1093 Loss 0 1018
5 2012-12-29 Melvin Guillard 1059 Win 0 1018
4 2012-08-04 Joe Lauzon 1086 Loss -14 1018
3 2012-05-26 Edson Barboza 1058 Win +23 1032
2 2007-03-03 Jason Gilliam 1000 Win +22 1009
1 2006-08-26 Hermes Franca 1057 Loss -13 987

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