21
21
Wins
11
Losses
1
Draws · 2 NC
86%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
11
Submissions
2003
Pro Debut
Biography
James Varner is a retired American mixed martial artist who fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). He is a former WEC Lightweight Champion.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy35%
Takedown accuracy54%
2.92
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.55
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
3.49
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.83
avg
Submissions
0.64
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 183 cmUFC debut Aug. 26, 2006Born Phoenix, United States
How He Wins
KO / TKO7
Decision2
Submission11
Finish Rate
86%
18 of 21
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
W
W
W
L
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L
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Mixed Martial Arts35 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Drew DoberH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic | Dec 13, 2014 |
| Loss | James KrauseH2H | TKO (ankle injury) | R1 | UFC 173 | May 24, 2014 |
| Loss | Abel TrujilloH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | UFC 169 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| Loss |  Gleison TibauH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 164 | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Win | Melvin GuillardH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 155 | Dec 29, 2012 |
| Loss | Joe LauzonH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera | Aug 4, 2012 |
| Win | Edson BarbozaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 146 | May 26, 2012 |
| Win | Drew FickettH2H | Submission (punches) | R1 | XFC 16 | Feb 10, 2012 |
| Win | Nate JollyH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | XFC 14 | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Loss | Dakota CochraneH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Titan FC 20 | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Win | Tyler CombsH2H | Submission (north-south choke) | R1 | XFO 39 | May 13, 2011 |
| Loss | Shane RollerH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | WEC 53 | Dec 16, 2010 |
| Loss | Donald CerroneH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | WEC 51 | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Draw |  Kamal ShalorusH2H | Draw (split) | R3 | WEC 49 | Jun 20, 2010 |
| Loss | Benson HendersonH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R3 | WEC 46 | Jan 10, 2010 |
| Win | Donald CerroneH2H | Technical Decision (split) | R5 | WEC 38 | Jan 25, 2009 |
| Win |  Marcus HicksH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | WEC 35 | Aug 3, 2008 |
| Win | Rob McCulloughH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | WEC 32 | Feb 13, 2008 |
| Win | Sherron LeggettH2H | TKO (punches and elbows) | R1 | WEC 29 | Aug 5, 2007 |
| Win | Jason GilliamH2H | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | UFC 68 | Mar 3, 2007 |
| Loss | Hermes FrançaH2H | Submission (armbar) | R3 | UFC 62 | Aug 26, 2006 |
| Win | Leonard WilsonH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Rage in the Cage 78 | Jan 14, 2006 |
| NC | Tony LlamasH2H | No Contest | N/A | KOTC 56: Caliente | Jul 9, 2005 |
| Win | Paul ArroyoH2H | Submission (punches) | R1 | Rage in the Cage 71 | Jun 30, 2005 |
| Win | Adam RolandH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Rage in the Cage 70 | Jun 11, 2005 |
| Win | Jesse BongfeldtH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | WFF 7: Professional Shooto | Jul 23, 2004 |
| Win | Kyle BradleyH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Fight Factory | Jun 26, 2004 |
| Win | Kyle SprouseH2H | Submission (choke) | R1 | RITC 63: It's Time | Jun 12, 2004 |
| Win | Garett DavisH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | World Freestyle Fighting 6 | May 14, 2004 |
| NC | James UpshurH2H | No Contest | R2 | RITC 61: Relentless | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Win | Jarvis BrennamanH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | ECS: Evolution | Jul 19, 2003 |
| Win | Dave Klein | Submission (choke) | R3 | RITC 50: The Prelude | Jul 12, 2003 |
| Win | Justin NaulingH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | RITC 49: Stare Down | Jun 7, 2003 |
| Loss | Jesse MorengH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | RITC 47: Unstoppable | Jun 7, 2003 |
| Win | Carlos OrtegaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | RITC 46: Launching Pad | Mar 27, 2003 |
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