Wilson Varela MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, KSW Career & Fight History
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WILSON VARELA
“The Prototype”
CAPE VERDE • LIGHTWEIGHT
W-L-D
14-8-0
(T)KO
5-2
SUB
6-1
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Cape Verde
WT CLASS
Lightweight
HT / WT
6′ 0″, 154 lbs
BIRTHDATE
08/03/1995 (31)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
75.6″ (192cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Marseille Fight Club • Marseille, France
NICKNAME
“The Prototype”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Wilson Varela Record
WINS14
KO/TKO
5
SUB
6
DECISION
2
OTHERS
1
LOSSES8
KO/TKO
2
SUB
1
DECISION
5
OTHERS
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 22 professional bouts (14-8-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Marian Ziolkowski
Poland
Poland
KSW 122 – Yakymenko vs. Morelli
Oct / 10 / 2026
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (3:40)
Oct / 10 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME3:40
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW Lightweight Contender Rematch • Varela vs. Ziółkowski 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Marian Ziółkowski
Fight Location Rzeszów, Poland (Hala Podpromie)
Rzeszów, Poland (Hala Podpromie)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Marian Ziolkowski Record at Bout (Opponent)26-11-1 (1 NC)
Wilson Varela Record at Bout13-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Marian Ziółkowski: -118 (Favorite)
vs
Wilson Varela: -102 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Aleh Miliakou
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being knocked down heavily in the opening exchanges, Varela remained calm on his back, swept the former KSW champion, isolated his arm, and extended a tight armbar to force the tap at 3:40 of the first round.
LOSS
Davy Gallon
France
France
HXMMA 44 – Hexagone MMA 44
May / 29 / 2026
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 29 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Hexagone MMA 100K Tournament Semifinal • Varela vs. Gallon
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Davy Gallon
Fight Location Paris, France
Paris, FranceDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Davy Gallon Record at Bout (Opponent)23-10-2
Wilson Varela Record at Bout13-7-0
Officials
Ref: Karim Benmabrouk
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the Hexagone MMA 100k tournament semifinal, Bellator veteran Gallon utilized relentless wrestling and top control against the cage over three rounds to earn a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Valeriu Mircea
Moldova
Moldova
KSW 112 – Kaczmarczyk vs. Soldaev
Nov / 15 / 2025
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 15 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW Catchweight Feature • Mircea vs. Varela
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Valeriu Mircea
Fight Location Radom, Poland
Radom, PolandDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup161 lbs vs 161 lbs
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout (Opponent)30-9-1
Wilson Varela Record at Bout13-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Valeriu Mircea: -155 (Favorite)
vs
Wilson Varela: +135 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Lukasz Bosacki
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Former interim lightweight champion Mircea used stifling cage pressure and dirty boxing in the clinch to negate Varela’s kicking game, taking a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
WIN
Nicolae Bivol
Moldova
Moldova
HXMMA 25 – Hexagone MMA 25
Mar / 29 / 2025
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:30)
Mar / 29 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME4:30
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Hexagone MMA Lightweight Championship • Varela vs. Bivol
Captured Hexagone MMA Title
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Nicolae Bivol
Fight Location Poitiers, France (Arena Futuroscope)
Poitiers, France (Arena Futuroscope)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Nicolae Bivol Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout12-6-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Varela captured the vacant Hexagone MMA 155 lb belt in style. After being taken down in round one, Varela threw his legs up from guard, locked in a tight triangle choke, and elicited the submission tap at 4:30.
LOSS
Salahdine Parnasse
France
France
KSW 101 – Le Classique: Parnasse vs. Varela
Dec / 20 / 2024
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (1:00)
Dec / 20 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME1:00
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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KSW Lightweight Championship • Parnasse vs. Varela
Challenged for KSW World Title
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Salahdine Parnasse
Fight Location Nanterre, Paris, France (Paris La Défense Arena)
Nanterre, Paris, France (Paris La Défense Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Salahdine Parnasse Record at Bout (Opponent)19-2-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout12-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Salahdine Parnasse: -825 (Favorite)
vs
Wilson Varela: +575 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Loic Pora
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining the massive KSW 101 event in Paris, two-division champion Parnasse dragged Varela to the canvas, achieved mount in round two, and rained down unanswered punches to force referee Loic Pora to stop the fight at 1:00.
WIN
Marian Ziolkowski
Poland
Poland
KSW 93 – Paris: Parnasse vs. Mircea
Apr / 06 / 2024
TKO (Shoulder Injury)
Rnd 2 (2:31)
Apr / 06 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME2:31
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW Paris Co-Main Event • Varela vs. Ziółkowski 1
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Marian Ziółkowski
Fight Location Paris, France (Adidas Arena)
Paris, France (Adidas Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Marian Ziolkowski Record at Bout (Opponent)25-8-1 (1 NC)
Wilson Varela Record at Bout11-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Marian Ziółkowski: -170 (Favorite)
vs
Wilson Varela: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Varela pressured former champion Ziółkowski with explosive low kicks and sharp hands. During a scramble in round two, Ziółkowski sustained a shoulder dislocation, prompting referee Marc Goddard to halt the contest at 2:31.
WIN
Sebastian Rajewski
Poland
Poland
KSW 89 – Bartosinski vs. Parnasse
Dec / 16 / 2023
KO (Body Kick)
Rnd 1 (0:16)
Dec / 16 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME0:16
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW 89 Lightweight Bout • Varela vs. S. Rajewski
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Sebastian Rajewski
Fight Location Gliwice, Poland (PreZero Arena Gliwice)
Gliwice, Poland (PreZero Arena Gliwice)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Sebastian Rajewski Record at Bout (Opponent)12-8-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout10-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sebastian Rajewski: -115 (Pick’em)
vs
Wilson Varela: -115 (Pick’em)
Officials
Ref: Lukasz Bosacki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Varela produced one of the fastest knockouts in KSW history, firing a lethal southpaw roundhouse kick directly to Rajewski’s liver that crumbled him to the canvas in only 16 seconds.
WIN
Lukasz Rajewski
Poland
Poland
KSW 85 – Parnasse vs. Ruchala
Aug / 19 / 2023
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 19 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW 85 Lightweight Feature • Varela vs. L. Rajewski
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Lukasz Rajewski
Fight Location Nowy Sącz, Poland (Amfiteatr Park Strzelecki)
Nowy Sącz, Poland (Amfiteatr Park Strzelecki)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Lukasz Rajewski Record at Bout (Opponent)12-8-0 (1 NC)
Wilson Varela Record at Bout9-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Wilson Varela: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Lukasz Rajewski: +120 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Piotr Jarosz
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 30-27
Judge 3: 30-26
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Varela dominated Rajewski from distance over 15 minutes, punishing him with front kicks, stiff straight punches, and knees from the clinch to earn a dominant sweep across all scorecards.
WIN
Gracjan Szadzinski
Poland
Poland
KSW 82 – Hooi vs. Grzebyk
May / 13 / 2023
TKO (Knee and Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:28)
May / 13 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME4:28
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW 82 Feature Bout • Varela vs. Szadziński
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Gracjan Szadziński
Fight Location Warsaw, Poland (ATM Studio)
Warsaw, Poland (ATM Studio)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Gracjan Szadzinski Record at Bout (Opponent)9-5-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout8-5-0
Officials
Ref: Tomasz Bronder
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Varela weathered an early brawl with heavy-handed Szadziński, timing a devastating flying knee to the jaw that staggered the Pole, followed by rapid punches to claim his first KSW victory at 4:28 of round one.
WIN
Tapiwa Katikati
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
UAE Warriors 38 – Africa 5
Mar / 17 / 2023
KO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (0:20)
Mar / 17 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME0:20
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UAE Warriors Africa Feature • Varela vs. Katikati
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Tapiwa Katikati
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Tapiwa Katikati Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout7-5-0
Officials
Ref: Daniel Movahedi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Varela needed only 20 seconds to hand the undefeated Zimbabwean Katikati his first defeat, landing a thunderous counter right hand on the chin that ended the contest instantly.
WIN
Kacper Brozdziak
Poland
Poland
HXMMA 6 – Hexagone MMA 6
Jan / 22 / 2023
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 2 (1:28)
Jan / 22 / 2023
ROUND2
TIME1:28
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Hexagone MMA 6 Feature • Varela vs. Brozdziak
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Kacper Brozdziak
Fight Location Paris, France (Zénith Paris)
Paris, France (Zénith Paris)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Kacper Brozdziak Record at Bout (Opponent)4-3-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout6-5-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Brozdziak attempted an aggressive takedown against the cage, but Varela snatched his neck, locked up an arm-in guillotine choke, and forced the tap at 1:28 of round two.
LOSS
Islam Reda
Egypt
Egypt
HXMMA 4 – Hexagone MMA 4
Aug / 28 / 2022
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 28 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Hexagone MMA Dubai Feature • Varela vs. Reda
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Islam Reda
Fight Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Islam Reda Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout6-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Egyptian standout Islam Reda used takedowns and smothering top control across three rounds to nullify Varela’s striking and take a unanimous decision in Dubai.
LOSS
Michael Dufort
Canada
Canada
UAE Warriors – UAE Warriors 30
Jul / 02 / 2022
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 02 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UAE Warriors 30 Feature • Varela vs. Dufort
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Michael Dufort
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Michael Dufort Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout6-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Canadian grappler Michael Dufort initiated clinches against the fence, grounded Varela, and controlled positional exchanges over three rounds to secure a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Maciej Kazieczko
Poland
Poland
KSW 69 – Przybysz vs. Martins
Apr / 23 / 2022
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (1:29)
Apr / 23 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME1:29
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW Promotional Debut • Varela vs. Kazieczko
KSW Debut
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Maciej Kazieczko
Fight Location Warsaw, Poland (ATM Studio)
Warsaw, Poland (ATM Studio)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Maciej Kazieczko Record at Bout (Opponent)7-2-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout6-2-0
Officials
Ref: Lukasz Bosacki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his KSW promotional debut, Varela traded heavy leather in round one before former title challenger Kazieczko caught him with a clean counter right hand, following up with punches on the canvas to force the stoppage at 1:29 of round two.
WIN
Mihail Nica
Moldova
Moldova
AGM 2 – Arena Goliath MMA 2
Mar / 25 / 2022
KO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (1:02)
Mar / 25 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME1:02
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Arena Goliath MMA 2 Main Card • Varela vs. Nica
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Mihail Nica
Fight Location Marseille, France (Palais des Sports)
Marseille, France (Palais des Sports)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup165 lbs vs 165 lbs
Mihail Nica Record at Bout (Opponent)2-3-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout5-2-0
Officials
Ref: Mourad Benseghir
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in his home base of Marseille, Varela swarmed Nica from the opening bell, landing a vicious left hook that disconnected Nica from consciousness just 62 seconds into the fight.
WIN
Endom Bikim Steve Durant
Cameroon
Cameroon
UAE Warriors – UAE Warriors 25: Africa
Feb / 25 / 2022
Disqualification (Eye Gouging)
Rnd 2 (1:20)
Feb / 25 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME1:20
METHODDQ
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UAE Warriors 25 Feature • Varela vs. Durant
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Endom Bikim Steve Durant
Fight Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Endom Bikim Steve Durant Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout4-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Varela dominated the striking exchanges through round one. In round two, Durant committed an intentional eye gouge during a clinch exchange that left Varela unable to continue, resulting in Durant’s immediate disqualification at 1:20.
WIN
James Dixon
England
England
Golden Ticket Fight Promotions – GTFP Fight Night 17
Dec / 05 / 2021
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 3 (2:47)
Dec / 05 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME2:47
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 GTFP 17 Feature • Varela vs. Dixon
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs James Dixon
Fight Location Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Wolverhampton, England, United KingdomDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
James Dixon Record at Bout (Opponent)4-4-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout3-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After wearing Dixon down with clinch knees and body kicks across two rounds, Varela caught him in a deep guillotine choke during a third-round scramble to force the tap at 2:47.
WIN
Emeric Rouille
France
France
FFAC – FFA Challenge 2
Jul / 10 / 2021
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:00)
Jul / 10 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME0:00
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 FFA Challenge 2 • Varela vs. Rouille
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Emeric Rouille
Fight Location France
FranceDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Emeric Rouille Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout2-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to MMA after a five-year hiatus focusing on elite international kickboxing, Varela took Rouille down in round one and secured a quick submission.
LOSS
Mehdi Dakaev
Russia
Russia
NFN – Nice Fight Night 5
Mar / 26 / 2016
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 2 (2:47)
Mar / 26 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME2:47
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Nice Fight Night 5 • Varela vs. Dakaev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Mehdi Dakaev
Fight Location Nice, France (Salle Leyrit)
Nice, France (Salle Leyrit)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Mehdi Dakaev Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout2-1-0
Officials
Ref: Thierry Biron
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Future ACA champion Mehdi Dakaev brought the fight to the mat with powerful wrestling transitions, eventually isolating Varela’s arm to lock in an armbar finish at 2:47 of the second round.
LOSS
Benjamin Baudrier
France
France
Gala du Phenix – Gala du Phenix 7
Jun / 13 / 2015
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 13 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Gala du Phenix 7 • Varela vs. Baudrier
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Benjamin Baudrier
Fight Location Trets, France
Trets, FranceDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Benjamin Baudrier Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: Jean Paul Renou
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Baudrier controlled top position and clinches over three rounds to hand the 19-year-old Varela the first loss of his professional career.
WIN
Said Benzora
France
France
Gala du Phenix – Gala du Phenix 6
Jun / 07 / 2014
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 07 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Gala du Phenix 6 • Varela vs. Benzora
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Said Benzora
Fight Location Trets, France
Trets, FranceDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Said Benzora Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Wilson Varela Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Varela out-pointed Benzora on the feet across three rounds, managing range with accurate front kicks and straight punches to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Ignacio Capella
Spain
Spain
Honneur et Gloire – Honor and Glory Fight Night 3
May / 17 / 2014
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (N/A)
May / 17 / 2014
ROUND1
TIMEN/A
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Varela vs. Capella
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupWilson Varela vs Ignacio Capella
Fight Location France
FranceDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Ignacio Capella Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Wilson Varela Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional mixed martial arts debut at 18 years old, Varela took Spanish fighter Ignacio Capella to the canvas, took his back, and secured a rear-naked choke to capture his first career victory.
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