WEC Champ Varner to Defend Against Cerrone

WEC Lightweight Champion “Worm” Jamie Varner (15-3) revealed Friday that he will make his second title defense versus “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone (8-1), The Fight Network reported.

The bout is tentatively scheduled for 25 January in San Diego.

Varner TKO’d “Wrecking Ball” Marcus Hicks (11-2) in round one at WEC 35 in August.  He won the belt in February from “Razor” Rob McCullough (16-5).

Cerrone fought last week at WEC 36, earning his title shot with a unanimous decision victory over McCullough.