LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Jamie Varner
21-11-1
Age
38
Height
5'8"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
09:36
Gym
—
Wins By
9 KO · 9 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 1
Last 5
LLLWW
Finish Rate
86%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Phoenix, United States
Fight History
LOSS
JK
vs James Krause
UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· 2014-05-24
KO/TKO
to Ankle Injury
R1 5:00
KO/TKOto Ankle Injury·R1 5:00
LOSS
AT
vs Abel Trujillo
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· 2014-02-01
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:32
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:32
LOSS
GT
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Melvin Guillard
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· 2012-12-29
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
EB
vs Edson Barboza
UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· 2012-05-26
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 3:23
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 3:23
WIN
JG
vs Jason Gilliam
UFC 68: The Uprising· 2007-03-03
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:34
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:34
LOSS
HF
vs Hermes Franca
UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· 2006-08-26
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R3 3:31
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R3 3:31
LOSS
JL
vs Joe Lauzon
UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom
R3 2:44
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom·R3 2:44
LOSS
DD
vs Drew Dober
UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:52
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.9/min
Grappling
3.49 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Jamie adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head In Clinch
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head In Clinch (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.5) and Strike Def% (59%).🔥
Finisher: 86% of wins end in finish (9 KO + 9 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (70% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc65%
Clinch
57% acc13%
Ground
48% acc21%
Striking Differential+0.37/min
2.92 landed/min2.55 absorbed/min
2.92
Landed/Min
2.55
Absorbed/Min
0.64
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed477
Sig. Strikes Attempted1376
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
54%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
54%(est)
Landed
38
Defended
33
Total
71
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.49
TD / 15min
0.83
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
71
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
46
Landed
76
Attempted
61%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
33%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.49 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
9 career submission wins.
Clinch TD specialist: 61% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 21% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
486
2.43
Ratio
Absorbed
200
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
4/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.0
Standing %
78%
R3 vs R1 Output
70%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.43x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 70% of R1 pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:55
R2 Control
1:04
R3 Control
1:40
R1 to Final
-4%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+17.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+17.6pp
Body
-9.8pp
Leg
-7.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2776
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights