Jamie Varner

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Varner attended Deer Valley High School where he competed in wrestling.{{cite web |url=http://www.impactmmaaz.com/jamievarner.html |title=Jamie Varner - Impact MMA |access-date=2014-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221125222/http://impactmmaaz.com/jamievarner.html |archive-date=2014-02-21 |url-status=dead }} At Deer Valley, Varner was a two-time Regional Champion and a State Runner Up and went on to compete at Pima Community College where he was a two-time National Qualifier and a National Runner Up, in addition to being an NJCAA All-American and a two-time Academic All-American.{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/MMA/news/126644/MMA-Legacy-01.12.10:-Jamie-Varner.htm|title = 411Mania}}

Varner competed twice in the UFC. His first appearance was against veteran Hermes Franca, which Varner lost via submission (armbar) in round three. His final appearance was against formerly undefeated Jason Gilliam, which he won via first round submission (rear naked choke). After this win, Varner transferred to the WEC.

Varner successfully defended his WEC Lightweight Championship against the previously undefeated Marcus Hicks on August 3, 2008.

He next retained his title on January 25, 2009, defeating Donald Cerrone via technical split decision at WEC 38.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/13178/donald-cerrone-expected-to-fight-champ-jamie-varner-at-wec-38.mma |title=Donald Cerrone expected to fight champ Jamie Varner at WEC 38 {{!}} MMAjunkie.com |website=mmajunkie.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081109045520/http://mmajunkie.com/news/13178/donald-cerrone-expected-to-fight-champ-jamie-varner-at-wec-38.mma |archive-date=2008-11-09}} The fight was highly competitive and won the Fight of the Night award. However, the fight was stopped prematurely in the fifth round when Cerrone hit Varner's temple with an illegal knee while Varner was still on the ground. Varner was given time to recover, but he was unable to continue, noting that he had double vision and had sustained a broken hand.

Varner faced Benson Henderson to unify the WEC Lightweight Championship at WEC 46 on January 10, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2009/11/02/wec-46-varner-vs-henderson-announced-for-arco-arena-on-jan-10|title=WEC 46: 'Varner vs Henderson' announced for Arco Arena on Jan. 10|publisher=mmmamania.com|author=Adam Wagner|access-date=2009-11-02|date=2009-11-02}} After outboxing and outwrestling Henderson in the first two rounds, Henderson came back and caught Varner in a standing guillotine choke ending the fight at 2:41 of the third round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/01/10/wec-46-ben-henderson-submits-jamie-varner|title=WEC 46: Ben Henderson Submits Jamie Varner, Unifies Lightweight Belts|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ray Hui|access-date=2010-01-10|date=2010-01-10}}

Varner was expected to face Kamal Shalorus on April 24, 2010 at WEC 48,{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18046/jamie-varner-vs-kamal-shalorus-likely-for-wec-48-ppv-main-card.mma|title=Jamie Varner vs. Kamal Shalorus likely for WEC 48 PPV main card|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2010-02-22|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712032413/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18046/jamie-varner-vs-kamal-shalorus-likely-for-wec-48-ppv-main-card.mma|archive-date=2012-07-12}} but the bout was called off due to an injury sustained by Shalorus. Varner/Shalorus was then rescheduled for June 20, 2010 at WEC 49.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2010/4/15/1424149/wec-49-varner-vs-shalorus-official|title=WEC 49: 'Varner vs Shalorus' official for June 20 in Edmonton|publisher=mmamania.com|date=2010-04-15}} The match ended in a split draw.

Varner faced Donald Cerrone in a highly anticipated rematch on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51.{{cite web| url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12103&zoneid=13| title=VARNER VS. CERRONE 2 SIGNED FOR WEC 51| publisher=mmaweekly.com| date=2010-07-20| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723103636/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12103&zoneid=13| archive-date=2010-07-23}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Varner faced Shane Roller on December 16, 2010 at WEC 53.{{cite web| url=http://mmaweekly.com/jamie-varner-to-face-shane-roller-at-wec-53| title=Jamie Varner To Face Shane Roller at WEC 53| publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=October 22, 2010}} He lost via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.{{cite web| url=http://mmaweekly.com/former-wec-champion-jamie-varner-released-from-wecufc-following-loss| title=Former WEC Champion Jamie Varner Released From WEC/UFC Following Loss| publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=December 28, 2010}}

In his first post-Zuffa fight, Varner fought Tyler Combs for XFO and won via submission in the first round. He was also in negotiations for a possible fight against DREAM Lightweight Champion Shinya Aoki at the end of May 2011,{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/shinya-aoki-will-fight-at-dream-17-mckee-and-varner-possible-opponents|title=Shinya Aoki Will Fight at Dream 17; McKee and Varner Possible Opponents (UPDATED)|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=May 6, 2011}} but the bout did not materialize.

Varner headlined Titan Fighting Championships 20 against Dakota Cochrane on September 23, 2011, losing by unanimous decision.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24932/jamie-varner-vs-alonzo-martinez-headlines-hdnets-titan-fighting-20-on-sept-23.mma |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-11-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109021001/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24932/jamie-varner-vs-alonzo-martinez-headlines-hdnets-titan-fighting-20-on-sept-23.mma |archive-date=2012-11-09 }}

Varner has signed a three-fight contract with XFC. He debuted on the XFC 14 show, defeating Nate Jolly via KO in round one. He returned on the XFC 16 High Stakes card which took place on February 10, 2012 from the Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee.{{cite web|url = http://www.mmainterplay.com/xfc-news/jamie-varner-signs-new-deal-with-the-xtreme-fighting-championships-56240/|title = Jamie Varner signs new deal with the Xtreme Fighting Championships|date = 18 December 2011|access-date = 18 December 2011|archive-date = 6 April 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120406144716/http://www.mmainterplay.com/xfc-news/jamie-varner-signs-new-deal-with-the-xtreme-fighting-championships-56240/|url-status = dead}} He defeated Drew Fickett via TKO due to strikes just 40 seconds into round one.

It was announced that Varner would replace Evan Dunham, who suffered an injury, to fight undefeated prospect Edson Barboza on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.{{cite web|url=http://www.5thround.com/113947/jamie-varner-replaces-injured-evan-dunham-at-ufc-146/|title=Jamie Varner Replaces Injured Evan Dunham at UFC 146|author=Tom Ngo|date=May 1, 2012|publisher=5thround.com|access-date=May 2, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530143352/http://www.5thround.com/113947/jamie-varner-replaces-injured-evan-dunham-at-ufc-146/|archive-date=May 30, 2012|url-status=usurped}} Varner defeated Barboza by TKO due to punches in the first round.

Varner replaced an injured Terry Etim against Joe Lauzon on August 4, 2012 at UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29421/jamie-varner-replaces-injured-terry-etim-meets-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-on-fox-4.mma |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-07-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701023943/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29421/jamie-varner-replaces-injured-terry-etim-meets-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-on-fox-4.mma |archive-date=2012-07-01 }} Varner broke his hand in the second round{{cite web|author=Damon Martin |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/jamie-varner-suffers-broken-hand-in-2nd-round-against-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-on-fox-4 |title=Jamie Varner Suffers Broken Hand in 2nd Round Against Joe Lauzon |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=2012-08-05 |accessdate=2022-08-12}} and lost at 2:44 in the third round via triangle choke. However, his performance earned him the $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/media/fox4-post-pc |title=UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera Post-fight Press Conference |website=UFC |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805031845/http://www.ufc.com/media/fox4-post-pc |archive-date=2012-08-05}} and a Fight of the Year nomination at the World MMA Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/reminder-final-week-to-vote-for-2012-world-mma-awards|title = Reminder: Final week to vote for 2012 World MMA Awards|date = 27 December 2012}}

Varner was scheduled to face Melvin Guillard on December 15, 2012 at the Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31399/melvin-guillard-vs-jamie-varner-added-to-tuf-16-finale.mma |title=Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner added to TUF 16 Finale in December |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=November 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104050635/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31399/melvin-guillard-vs-jamie-varner-added-to-tuf-16-finale.mma |archive-date=November 4, 2012 }} However, Varner fell ill the day of the event and the bout was scrapped from the card. Varner/Guillard was rescheduled for December 29, 2012 at UFC 155.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/12/15/3771450/illness-forces-jamie-varner-out-of-melvin-guillard-fight|title=Illness forces Jamie Varner out of Melvin Guillard fight |publisher=mmafighting.com |date=December 15, 2012}} Varner won the fight via split decision (30–27, 27–30, 30–27). Joe Rogan said post fight that "whoever scored it 30 to 27 for Guillard should never be allowed to judge a fight again."

Varner faced Gleison Tibau on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/lightweights-jamie-varner-and-gleison-tibau-set-for-ufc-164-in-milwaukee|title=Lightweights Jamie Varner and Gleison Tibau set for UFC 164 in Milwaukee|publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=June 19, 2013}} He lost the fight via split decision.

Varner was expected to face Pat Healy on December 14, 2013 at UFC on Fox 9.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/pat-healy-vs-jamie-varner-added-to-decembers-ufc-on-fox-9-event |title=Pat Healy vs. Jamie Varner added to December's UFC on FOX 9 event |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=October 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007003808/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/pat-healy-vs-jamie-varner-added-to-decembers-ufc-on-fox-9-event |archive-date=October 7, 2013 }} However, Varner pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Bobby Green{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/11/12/5096306/ufc-on-fox-9-bobby-green-vs-pat-healy-varner-ufc-news|title=Bobby Green in for Jamie Varner, will face Pat Healy at UFC on Fox 9|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Tim Burke|date=12 November 2013|access-date=2013-11-12}}

Varner faced Abel Trujillo on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169, replacing Bobby Green.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/abel-trujillo-gets-new-opponent-for-ufc-169-main-card/|title=Abel Trujillo gets new opponent for UFC 169 main card|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-12-31|access-date=2013-12-31}} He lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the second round. Despite the loss, Varner was given a Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout. The loss was also Varner's first knockout loss in his career.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/ufc-169-bonuses-abel-trujillo-banks-125000-varner-gets-75k/|title=UFC 169 bonuses: Abel Trujillo banks $125K, Varner gets $75K |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|access-date=2014-02-01}}

Varner faced James Krause on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/jamie-varner-meets-james-krause-at-ufc-173-in-las-vegas/|title=Jamie Varner meets James Krause at UFC 173 in Las Vegas |author=Staff |publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2014-02-24|date=2014-02-24}} Varner lost the fight via TKO due to injury as he broke his ankle in the first round and was unable to continue into the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/ufc-173-results-photos-jamie-varner-breaks-ankle-james-krause-gets-tko|title=Jamie Varner breaks ankle, James Krause gets TKO |author=Ben Fowlkes|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2014-05-24|date=2014-05-24}}

Varner next fought Drew Dober on December 13, 2014 at UFC on Fox 13.{{cite web |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mma/2014/09/10/valley-mma-star-varner-fight-phoenix-ufc-event/15397203/|title=Valley MMA star James Varner to fight in Phoenix UFC event|publisher=azcentral.com|author=John Morgan|date=2014-09-10|access-date=2014-09-10}} He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke. Varner landed on his head while attempting a takedown, temporarily rocking him and allowing Dober to take Varner's back to get the choke. In his post-fight interview inside the octagon, Varner announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/jamie-varner-calls-it-a-career-following-ufc-on-fox-13-loss|title=Jamie Varner calls it a career following UFC on FOX 13 loss|author=MMAjunkie Staff|date=December 13, 2014|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}

He is an alumnus of Deer Valley High School in Glendale, Arizona, where he also was a part of the Deer Valley Skyhawk Wrestling Team. He attended Lock Haven University where he joined the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and spent his time at that school training both as a wrestler and a boxer, where he was NCBA (National Collegiate Boxing Association) Champion for the nationally recognized Lock Haven University boxing team. Also attended PCC (Pima Community College) outside of Maricopa county in Arizona.

Varner was instrumental in the legalization and forthcoming athletic sanctioning of mixed martial arts in the state of Arizona after giving testimony to the sport's legitimacy and ongoing development as an athletic profession.https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=mmajunkie-Varner_Arizona_Regulation&prov=mmajunkie&type=lgns {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}

After retiring from MMA in 2014, Varner continued his studies that were interrupted when Varner got into the UFC. Eventually Varner graduated with major in marketing and a minor in financing. After graduating he worked at Boston Scientific before transitioning to the stem cell domain.

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Fight of the Night (Three times)
• UFC.com Awards
• 2012: Ranked #3 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Edson Barboza}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-upsets-year|title=Ten Best - 2012 Upsets of the Year|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 2, 2013|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2014: Ranked #5 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Abel Trujillo}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-fights-2014|title=Top Ten - The Fights of 2014|date=December 26, 2014|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• World Extreme Cagefighting
• WEC Lightweight Championship (One time)
• Two successful title defenses
• Tied (Gabe Ruediger; Hermes França) for most consecutive successful defenses in the Lightweight division
• Tied (Gabe Ruediger; Hermes França) for most successful defenses in the Lightweight division
• Fight of the Night (Two Times)
• Sherdog Awards
• 2012 Upset of the Year {{small| vs. Edson Barboza}}
• World MMA Awards
• 2012 Fight of the Year vs. Joe Lauzon at UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/11/3867210/2012-world-mma-awards-results|title=World MMA Awards 2012 Results|date=January 11, 2013|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Bryan Tucker}}

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| Drew Dober

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| UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic

| {{dts|2014|December|13}}

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| Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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| UFC 173

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| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| Abel Trujillo

| KO (punch)

| UFC 169

| {{dts|2014|February|1}}

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| Newark, New Jersey, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

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| align=center| 21–8–1 (2)

| Gleison Tibau

| Decision (split)

| UFC 164

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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera

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| Los Angeles, California, United States

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| Edson Barboza

| TKO (punches)

| UFC 146

| {{dts|2012|May|26}}

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| align=center| 3:23

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{small|2012 Upset of the Year.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 19–6–1 (2)

| Drew Fickett

| Submission (punches)

| XFC 16

| {{dts|2012|February|10}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:40

| Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

| {{small|160 lb Catchweight.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 18–6–1 (2)

| Nate Jolly

| KO (punches)

| XFC 14

| {{dts|2011|October|21}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:09

| Orlando, Florida, United States

| {{small|160 lb Catchweight.}}

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| align=center| 17–6–1 (2)

| Dakota Cochrane

| Decision (unanimous)

| Titan FC 20

| {{dts|2011|September|23}}

| align=center| 3

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| Kansas City, Kansas, United States

| {{small|165 lb Catchweight.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 17–5–1 (2)

| Tyler Combs

| Submission (north-south choke)

| XFO 39

| {{dts|2011|May|13}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:30

| Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

| {{small|Welterweight bout.}}

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 16–5–1 (2)

| Shane Roller

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| WEC 53

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| align=center| 3:55

| Glendale, Arizona, United States

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| {{no2}}Loss

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| Donald Cerrone

| Decision (unanimous)

| WEC 51

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| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Broomfield, Colorado, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

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| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| 16–3–1 (2)

| Kamal Shalorus

| Draw (split)

| WEC 49

| {{dts|2010|June|20}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 16–3 (2)

| Benson Henderson

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| WEC 46

| {{dts|2010|January|10}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 2:41

| Sacramento, California, United States

| {{small|Lost the WEC Lightweight Championship.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 16–2 (2)

| Donald Cerrone

| Technical Decision (split)

| WEC 38

| {{dts|2009|January|25}}

| align=center| 5

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| San Diego, California, United States

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| align=center| 15–2 (2)

| Marcus Hicks

| TKO (punches)

| WEC 35

| {{dts|2008|August|3}}

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| align=center| 2:08

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| Rob McCullough

| TKO (punches)

| WEC 32

| {{dts|2008|February|13}}

| align=center| 3

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| Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States

| {{small|Won the WEC Lightweight Championship.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 13–2 (2)

| Sherron Leggett

| TKO (punches and elbows)

| WEC 29

| {{dts|2007|August|5}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:08

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 12–2 (2)

| Jason Gilliam

| Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)

| UFC 68

| {{dts|2007|March|3}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:34

| Columbus, Ohio, United States

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 11–2 (2)

| Hermes França

| Submission (armbar)

| UFC 62

| {{dts|2006|August|26}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:31

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–1 (2)

| Leonard Wilson

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Rage in the Cage 78

| {{dts|2006|January|14}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:07

| Glendale, Arizona, United States

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| {{nocontest}}NC

| align=center| 10–1 (2)

| Tony Llamas

| No Contest

| KOTC 56: Caliente

| {{dts|2005|July|9}}

| align=center| N/A

| align=center| N/A

| Globe, Arizona, United States

| {{small|Llamas injured by an illegal strike.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–1 (1)

| Paul Arroyo

| Submission (punches)

| Rage in the Cage 71

| {{dts|2005|June|30}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:03

| Tempe, Arizona, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–1 (1)

| Adam Roland

| TKO (punches)

| Rage in the Cage 70

| {{dts|2005|June|11}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:46

| Glendale, Arizona, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–1 (1)

| Jesse Bongfeldt

| TKO (punches)

| WFF 7: Professional Shooto

| {{dts|2004|July|23}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:12

| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–1 (1)

| Kyle Bradley

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Fight Factory

| {{dts|2004|June|26}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:34

| N/A

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–1 (1)

| Kyle Sprouse

| Submission (choke)

| RITC 63: It's Time

| {{dts|2004|June|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:47

| Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–1 (1)

| Garett Davis

| Submission (triangle choke)

| World Freestyle Fighting 6

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| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:52

| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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| {{nocontest}}NC

| align=center| 4–1 (1)

| James Upshur

| No Contest

| RITC 61: Relentless

| {{dts|2004|April|30}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| N/A

| Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–1

| Jarvis Brennaman

| Submission (triangle choke)

| ECS: Evolution

| {{dts|2003|July|19}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:22

| Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–1

| Dave Klein

| Submission (choke)

| RITC 50: The Prelude

| {{dts|2003|July|12}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 1:56

| Tucson, Arizona, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–1

| Justin Nauling

| Submission (armbar)

| RITC 49: Stare Down

| {{dts|2003|June|7}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 0:38

| Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 1–1

| Jesse Moreng

| Decision (unanimous)

| RITC 47: Unstoppable

| {{dts|2003|June|7}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:00

| Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Carlos Ortega

| Decision (unanimous)

| RITC 46: Launching Pad

| {{dts|2003|March|27}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:00

| Tempe, Arizona, United States

|

{{end}}

{{reflist}}

• [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jamie-varner Official UFC Profile]
• {{Sherdog}}
• http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20120804112126/http%3A//www.jamievarner.com/ Official Site

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{{s-bef|before=Rob McCullough}}

{{s-ttl|title= 5th WEC Lightweight Champion|years=February 13, 2008 - January 10, 2010}}

{{s-aft|after=Benson Henderson}}

{{end}}

{{WEC Lightweight Championship}}

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