Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Tibau and Varner met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC 164 on Saturday, August 31. Tibau is 37-17 overall and 9-5 in the UFC. Varner is 21-11-1 and 2-1. Tibau has 9 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Tibau gives up three inches of reach. Tibau won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Tibau | Varner |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'8" | — |
| Reach | 68" | 71" |
| Age | 30 | — |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 9-5 | 2-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 35% | 43% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 66% | 55% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.0 | 5.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 47% | 69% |
| Takedown Defense | 100% | 67% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 29% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 7% | 33% |
| Went the Distance | 64% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:59 | 10:22 |