Edson Barboza vs Jamie Varner

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Key Stats

Edson BarbozavsJamie Varner
33
Fights
9
18
Wins
3
15
Losses
6
9
Finishes
2
24:39
Control Time
20:13

Striking Stats

Edson BarbozavsJamie Varner
1,616
Sig. Strikes Landed
243
44.7%
Sig. Strike Acc.
38.0%
49.0
Sig. Str / Fight
27.0
16
Knockdowns
2
707
Head Strikes
183
511
Body Strikes
49
398
Leg Strikes
11

Grappling Stats

Edson BarbozavsJamie Varner
11
Takedowns Landed
23
50.0%
Takedown Acc.
60.5%
0.3
TD / Fight
2.6
2
Sub. Attempts
6
1
Reversals
2

Tale of the Tape

BarbozavsVarner
40 yrs
Age
41 yrs
5' 11"
Height
5' 8"
155 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
75"
Reach
71"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
807
ELO Rating
800
1,157
Peak ELO
1,025
54.5%
Win Rate
33.3%
50.0%
Finish Rate
66.7%
176
Days / Fight
160

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

BarbozavsVarner
Active
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
4
Best Streak
2
WLLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WLLLL

Win Methods

BarbozavsVarner
9 (50.0%)
KO/TKO
1 (33.3%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
1 (33.3%)
9 (50.0%)
Decision
1 (33.3%)

Fan Ratings

BarbozavsVarner
6.7
Overall
--
8.6
Striking
--
6.6
Grappling
--
5.7
Wrestling
--
5.5
Cardio
--
5.6
Chin
--
6.6
Power
--
8.7
Excitement
--

Head-to-Head Record

Edson Barboza0
–
Jamie Varner1
L
UFC 146: Dos Santos vs MirKO/TKO - R1
May 26, 2012
Who Wins?
Edson Barboza ProfileJamie Varner Profile

Edson Barboza vs Jamie Varner: Matchup Breakdown

Edson Barboza is 18-15 in the Lightweight division with a 54.5% win rate. Jamie Varner is 3-6 at Lightweight, winning 33.3% of the time. Edson Barboza is listed as active. Jamie Varner is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Jamie Varner leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir on May 26, 2012, won by Jamie Varner by KO/TKO in round 1.

Edson Barboza holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 807 to 800. Career peaks are 1,157 for Edson Barboza and 1,025 for Jamie Varner. Edson Barboza has 9 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 18 victories, a 50.0% finish rate. Jamie Varner has 1 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 66.7% of the time.

Edson Barboza stands 5' 11" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Jamie Varner is 5' 8" with a reach of 71", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Edson Barboza. Edson Barboza is 40, Jamie Varner is 41.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Edson Barboza has landed 1,616 significant strikes at 44.7% accuracy with 11 takedowns and 24:39 of control time. Jamie Varner has landed 243 at 38.0% with 23 takedowns and 20:13 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Edson Barboza and Jamie Varner fought before?

Yes. Edson Barboza and Jamie Varner have fought once in the UFC. Jamie Varner won by KO/TKO at UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir on May 26, 2012.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Edson Barboza or Jamie Varner?

Edson Barboza has more UFC wins: 18 to 3. Edson Barboza's UFC record is 18-15; Jamie Varner's is 3-6.

KO/TKO wins: Edson Barboza 9, Jamie Varner 1. Submission wins: Edson Barboza 0, Jamie Varner 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Edson Barboza or Jamie Varner?

Edson Barboza is taller at 5'11", to Jamie Varner's 5'8" (3 inches). Edson Barboza has the longer reach: 75 inches to 71.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.