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Sunday’s WEC 38 event proved to be a rough one for WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner.
The 24-year old Arizona native was declared the split decision winner during his WEC lightweight title defense against Donald Cerrone after becoming the recipitant of an illegal blow. As a result of the infraction, the fight was stopped with three and a half minutes remaining since Varner could not continue. The referee then referred to the scorecards with two of the three judges ruling in Varner’s favor.
In addition to the controversial end, a source close to the fighter that was speaking on the condition of anonymity revealed that Varner sustained both a broken foot and a broken hand during the course of the bout. While there was some concern regarding the condition of his eye, the source expressed that the injury was not believed to be serious. However, in light of suffering multiple fractures, Varner could be sidelined for several months.
It’s believed that once Varner heals, his first fight back could be a rematch against Cerrone.
“As soon as I get cleared by the athletic commission we can do this again real soon,” Varner said during a post-fight interview.
.............maybe that is why he chose not to continue..................
