Renan Barao chalks up his last fight with T.J. Dillashaw to a lack of focus and a really bad first round. October 30, 2013 12:15 am ET Joao Paulo Rodrigues is something of an MMA trivia question, standing today as the only man to have ever beaten UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao. Something went wrong. Premier FC 32 will be available to stream on FITE and is scheduled to feature UFC veteran Marcus Davis and UFC and Bellator veteran Ronny Markes. [33] It was one of the greatest upsets in UFC history. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Can you list the top facts and stats about Renan Baro? https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/11/ufc-news-renan-barao-first-fight-post-release, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. (Jeff Bottari / Zuffa). Disclaimer DMCA. Renan Barao may have lost his UFC bantamweight title, but he hasn't lost his smile, . Return to Featherweight. [24], Baro was scheduled to make his second interim title defense against Eddie Wineland on 15 June 2013 at UFC 161. [43], The rematch with Dillashaw eventually took place at UFC on Fox 16 on 25 July 2015. Renan Mota do Nascimento Pegado (born 31 January 1987),[5] better known as Renan Baro, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and the former UFC Bantamweight Champion. Posted by tessie on Nov 20, 2021; 182 views; This video is hosted from www.youtube.com. SAO PAULO Renan Barao is happy. Scan this QR code to download the app now. [62] Baro lost the fight via knockout in the second round. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). What happened to Renan Barao? Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao has a fight on the books that will be his first since he departed the promotion in 2019. During his championship reign, he was ranked as a top 3 pound for pound fighter and regarded as one of the best mixed martial artists in the world. Whatever has to happen will happen, regardless of wins or losses, Barao told The Athletic last month before falling on points to de Andrade. MMA Junkie confirmed an initial report by Combate through a source with knowledge of the situation who wished to remain anonymous because the promotion has not made an official announcement. He has dropped five straight and is just 2-8 in his last 10 leading to the UFC releasing him from his contract. Talked to him last week over the phone . A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Nah bro, f*** yous: Pros react to Amir Albazis decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74. He had 34 fights before he and TJ fought. Yair should be thankful. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. There are numerous examples of fighters who, at the end of their runs, pile up losses and appear to be shells of their excellent selves. All rights reserved. [48], Baro faced Phillipe Nover on 24 September 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95. Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts. UFC Vegas 74 video: Jim Miller demolishes Jesse Butler with devastating 23-second knockout, Jim Miller delivered the fastest finish of his UFC career after blasting newcomer Jesse Butler with punches to earn a blistering knockout, Sign up for the By Jesse Holland Jul 24, 2015, 12:00am EDT Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight titleholder Renan Barao will get a chance to exact his revenge against the man who stripped. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by djason1988, Jan 22, 2019. Doing well. He held one of the longest unbeaten streaks in MMA history - following a loss in his professional debut, he recorded 32 straight fights without a loss over a span of 9 years. He rode an impressive 33-fight unbeaten streak all the way to capturing and defending the UFC bantamweight title before a 2014 upset loss to T.J. Dillashaw sent him into a career tailspin. After multiple reports and bookings that ended up falling through over the last few years, it seems that former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao has an actual date to return, again. Barao (34-9, 1 NC) has seemingly been snakebitten in recent years with his attempts to mount an MMA comeback. What sets Baraos decline apart from the Chuck Liddells, Anderson Silvas, B.J. For more information, please see our "Obviously Renan Barao's name is huge in the MMA community, so it's huge for me. MMA Fighting reached out to Premier FC CEO Karyn Wesch, who had the promotions side of the fight cancellation. Renan Barao. Renan Barao knocked out Urijah Faber at UFC 169 for his first and only defense of the undisputed title. [40] The win also earned Baro his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [21] He won the fight via unanimous decision to become the Interim UFC Bantamweight Champion. The . Barao ended his UFC career on a five-fight losing streak and is just 2-8 since his first meeting with Dillashaw. [11] Baro defeated Leone via submission (armbar) in the third round. Fight of the Night. But the UFC 169 fight with Lamas would support Barao, who remained in the main event even after Cruz suffered a torn groin a month before the bout. However, it was announced on 4 December 2012 that Dominick Cruz suffered a second ACL tear that would require surgery, leaving Cruz now sidelined for 69 months. Follow MMAWeekly.com onFacebook,TwitterandInstagram. [55], Baro faced Brian Kelleher on 24 February 2018 at UFC on Fox 28. This is where Barao existed and excelled ahead of the Faber fight in 2014. This may or may not be true depending on how people choose to remember Barao. At thirty-one years of age, he should still be in his physical prime, so what has happened to the once great Brazilian? [4], He started his career in Kimura Nova Unio, a sports school in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. [29], Baro was expected to face Dominick Cruz to unify the UFC Bantamweight Championship on 1 February 2014 at UFC 169. Per Wesch, the former UFC bantamweight champion will still attend the event at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass., and will receive his show money. Oops. [73] He later pulled out of the bout. That's considered prime for most MMA fighters. Renan Barao is once again scheduled to make his MMA return. Renan Barao understands why he's fighting Mitch Gagnon this weekend and not facing T.J. Dillashaw, but he's still not able or not willing to address the title situation at least for now. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. [63], Baro faced Douglas Silva de Andrade in a featherweight bout on 16 November 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 22. He was expected to face Dominick Cruz for the unified UFC Bantamweight Championship at a later date. Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao was forced out of his planned rematch with TJ Dillashaw on Saturday's UFC 177 fight card due to medical issues while cutting weight before Friday's. [71], Baro was scheduled to face Horacio Gutirrez on January 28, 2022, at EFC 44, but the bout was cancelled.[72]. Barao was scheduled to make his first appearance since parting ways with the UFC at Premier FC 32 against Tyson Duckworth. Went 32-1 until his first fight with TJ, then went 2-5 after (including his rematch). If it happens, the fight will be Baraos first since his release from the UFC in 2019. newsletter, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, Video: Greg Hardy knocked out at Team Combat League event, UFC Vegas 74 Results: Kara-France vs. Albazi, BKFC president says BKFC 41 PPV buys fell below expectations, claims event had more than 700,000 illegal streams, Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi full fight video highlights. [49] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Catchweight (138 lbs) bout; Baro missed weight. Report here if this video is not working. [61] At the weigh-ins, Baro weighed in at 138 pounds, 2 pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight upper limit of 136 pounds. (Jeff Bottari / Zuffa) Hold up. Barao, 34, will compete in a featherweight bout against Tyson Duckworth (12-9) at Premier FC 32. [34], An immediate rematch with Dillashaw was scheduled to take place on 30 August 2014 at UFC 177. See how UFC fighters reacted to the UFC Vegas 74 main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi, along with other notable moments from Saturdays main card. Fighter Details Given Name: Renan do Nascimento Mota Pegado Pro MMA Record: 34-9-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: The Baron Current Streak: 6 Losses Age: 36 | Date of Birth: 1987.01.31 Last Fight: December 17, 2022 Weight Class: Featherweight | Last Weigh-In: 146.0 lbs Affiliation: Nova Unio Height: 5'6" (168cm) | Reach: 70.5" (179cm) A post shared by Premier Fighting Championship (@premierfighting). Baro faced Scott Jorgensen on 4 February 2012 at UFC 143. Catchweight (141.75 lbs) bout; Baro missed weight. Barao was hoping to get back on track after a 1-7 stretch over his last eight appearances, which includes five straight losses. Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao's tenure in the company has come to an unceremonious end.. His wife texted my assistant six hours before he was due to land who said his coach didnt feel good so he wont fight.. The Brazilian competitor, who turns 33 in January, was recently released by the company. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > djason1988 Black Belt Joined: Jul 29, 2010 Messages: 5,158 Likes. And he's not old by any means, 31. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. [41], A rematch with Dillashaw was rescheduled and was expected to take place on 25 April 2015 at UFC 186. Pre May 2014 As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.[13]. His most recent defeat happened in November 2016, when he got submitted by Morgan Charriere. McDonald. See how UFC fighters reacted to the UFC Vegas 74 main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi, along with other notable moments from Saturdays main card. Set for Feb. 1, 2014, the day after Baraos 27th birthday, the 135-pounder was billed above his teammate Jose Aldo (who was seeking his eighth straight WEC/UFC featherweight title defense, this time against Ricardo Lamas), a rare case when the UFC promoted a lighter champion above a heavier one in the main event of a pay-per-view broadcast. The 35-year-olds most recent victory happened in September 2016, when he bested Phillipe Nover by unanimous decision. Oops. 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The problem clearly wasn't recent, given that the Dillashaw dropout happened more than five years ago, but Barao says it got worse with time. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[18]. From ages 27 to 32, when top fighters generally mesh peak physical form with enough experience to turn them into savvy competitors, Barao plummeted back to earth and endured the confounding disappointment of a 2-8 slump that, at a minimum, vandalized an especially attractive record. [6] His nickname Baro (baron), which predates his athletic career, was given to him by his grandmother after a character in the 1986 Brazilian soap opera Sinh Moa. Barao, 34, will compete in a featherweight bout against. Most of them havent done enough to warrant the question, even if you factor in all the ways legacy has meaning in a fighting context. He received his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from Andr Pederneiras in September 2011[7] becoming the 100th black belt under Pederneiras in the process. "While Barao is adapting and growing in the new division, Aldo will get the belt back. Baro defeated Chris Cariaso by rear-naked choke submission in the first round on 16 December 2010 at WEC 53. After that first Faber victory, Barao then completed an incredible string of defenses over the next five years that cemented his status as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. Obviously its sad to see him leave on a losing streak, but it sure doesnt take away from the fact that he was probably the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world for quite a while and accomplished so much in the UFC, Baraos current manager, Dan Lambert, said. Such was the brutalizing impact of the 2014 loss, when Barao absorbed an almost unfathomable amount of punishment before being stopped cold in the fifth round, that that experience exposed a raw fight sport truth: If this can happen to a competitor like Barao, it can happen to anyone. Cookie Notice During the 23 months since his release, Barao was scheduled to fight once, at Taura MMA 12 in November 2020. The fight is off because [Duckworth] didnt get on the plane, Wesch told MMA Fighting on Friday. 29,013 views Premiered Nov 20, 2021 In 2014 UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao. Barao is the former UFC bantamweight champion but has been on a skid as of late. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Douglas Silva de Andrade: Muay Thai, Striker: 5' 7" 139 lbs: Renan Barao: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 6" 145 lbs: Fight History. [65], In early December 2019, it was reported that Baro had been released from the UFC. [68] However, the event was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic related issues. Combate was first to report the news of his release. In his free time, he enjoys reading, slapping the bass guitar and traveling. Since then, the Brazilian has dropped five straight fights, with losses to Aljamain Sterling, Brian Kelleher, Andre Ewell and the aformentioned Andrade. [28] The win also resulted in Baro receiving his first Knockout of the Night bonus award. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. Renan Barao had to defend the interim belt once before it became the undisputed, Yair's not special and can't demand this especially after getting this shot off of a 1 fight win streak. Renan Barao's time as a UFC fighter has come to an end. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. [25] However, on 21 May it was confirmed that Baro had pulled out of the bout, citing a foot injury. UFC Vegas 74 video: Jim Miller demolishes Jesse Butler with devastating 23-second knockout, Jim Miller delivered the fastest finish of his UFC career after blasting newcomer Jesse Butler with punches to earn a blistering knockout, Sign up for the TJ did take his soul but hes finding solace he said in banging 10s in Brazil , much like Arona. I dont think Ive ever seen a fighter such as the status he once had fall so far! [31] Baro successfully defended his title by defeating Faber via TKO in the first round. Upon executing a strong take-down in the fourth round, McDonald tried to explode to his feet but instead gave Baro opportunity to expertly secure an arm-triangle choke while passing into side control: McDonald tapped at 3:57 in the fourth round. Please enter a valid email and try again. Since turning professional in 2005, Baro has competed for Shooto Brazil and other smaller organizations in his native country of Brazil, having fought Rony Mariano Bezerra and Anistavio "Gasparzinho" Medeiros both former The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil contestants. The Alaskan fighter competed mostly in his home state for Alaska FC in the early part of his career, but has more recently fought in the southeastern United States. If the fight comes to fruition, it will mark the first time Barao steps into a cage since November 2019, when he dropped a unanimous decision to Douglas Andrade, back at UFC Fight Night 164. 28, 2011 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. His opponent Gomis, a 24-year-old French prospect known as The Jaguar, has won eight consecutive bouts and has notched five finishes during his current streak. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". What Happened to Renan Barao? Baro faced Brad Pickett on 5 November 2011 at UFC 138. [27] Baro retained the title with a second-round TKO victory via spinning back kick and subsequent punches to the face. Wants to fight Conor or Mayweather . [23] The win also won him his first Submission of the Night honors. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. After 14 years of fighting, where Barao needs to be no longer includes the organization that made him known, that gave him a chance at everything before delivering an unmistakable message following his fifth consecutive loss in the octagon: Barao can do what he wants, just not with the UFC. [56] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. I think God knows everything about our lives. During his championship reign, he was ranked as a top 3 pound for pound fighter and regarded as one of the best mixed martial artists in the world. [58] At weigh-ins, Baro weighted five pounds over bantamweight non-title fight limit of 136 and he was fined 30 percent of his purse to Ewell. He also struggled with missing weight multiple times during the latter half of his UFC run, which ultimately prompted his move to 145 pounds. McGregor's 'elite' status questioned by former MMA champ, UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi Fights to make, Explained: How a UFC fight resulted in a possible multi-ligament knee injury, Former UFC champion Renan Barao signed by German promotion Elite MMA Championship, Former UFC champ Renan Barao signs with Serbian Battle Championship. In 2014 UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao was regarded as one of the pound for pound best fighters in the world. During his championship reign, he was ranked as a top 3 pound . He is a teammate and training partner of former WEC Featherweight Champion and former UFC Featherweight Champion Jos Aldo at Nova Unio. All Rights Reserved. The former UFC bantamweight champion is set to face William Gomis in a featherweight bout at ARES FC 7 on June 25 in Paris. Please enter a valid email and try again. [47] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors for their performance. Rogans monster in 2014 turned out to be another chewed up and spit out fighter in 2019. The fight earned the Fight of the Night award. On Friday that decline finally prompted UFC officials to release Barao from his contract. Sep 1, 2014 In the craziest fight cancellation since Kevin Randleman slipped on pipes backstage and knocked himself out of the UFC 24 title defense with Pedro Rizzo, on Friday Renan Barao fainted while cutting weight, and was out of the title fight challenge with TJ Dillashaw at UFC 177. 34-9-0. Wants to have plastic surgery to look like Paulo Costo but I told him he was a good looking dude to got his confidence up . I want to say USADA but then again he is really old in terms of fighter age. "I would feel ashamed if I was the main event of a card and all that happened the day before, but I . by Nikhil Chauhan July 21, 2021, 08:59 AM in MMA, UFC 0 Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, and his undefeated MMA streak that saw him secure 29 straight wins to his name before retiring is often considered to hold the most consecutive wins in MMA history. His opponent, Duckworth is 41 and rides a three-fight skid of his own into the bout. World Extreme Cagefighting Baro was expected to make his North American, as well as WEC debut in a Bantamweight bout against Clint Godfrey on 20 June 2010 at WEC 49, [9] but Godfrey was forced from the card with an injury. He held one of the longest unbeaten streaks in MMA history - following a loss in his professional debut, he recorded 32 straight fights without a loss (31 victories and 1 no contest) over a span of 9 years. As a result, the bout proceeded at catchweight and Baro was fined 20% of his purse which went to his opponent, Sanders. Wherever He puts me is where I need to be.. Renan Barao was Joe Rogans monster and Dana Whites pound-for-pound best when he had the opportunity to unify the UFC bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz at UFC 169. [19] Baro instead faced Urijah Faber for the Interim Bantamweight title after current champion Dominick Cruz was injured. and streams on FITE. He had almost everything a fighter could possibly want (besides more money, which he asked for and the UFC wasnt interested in giving) until two fights against Dillashaw reduced a proud competitor into a pile of rubble from which he could not rebuild. The bout with Sterling proceeded as scheduled at a catchweight of 140 lbs. Lyrics, Meaning & Videos: Best Referee Moments in MMA, Worst Mario Yamasaki Moments, Worst Ultimate Fighter Contestants, What Happened to Paige Vanzant?, Worst Steve Mazzagatti Moments, Worst Excuses for Losing an MMA Fight, Biggest Derailed MMA Prospects Please check your email for a confirmation. One bad result can change everything. Renan Barao Chris Cariaso 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis . [20] It was originally scheduled to take place at UFC 148 however, due to an injury to headliner Jos Aldo (who was supposed to make a title defence in the event's main event fight), the Faber/Baro bout was moved to 21 July 2012 and headlined UFC 149 for the Interim Bantamweight Championship. At one time, Barao was considered to be among the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. He held one of the longest unbeaten streaks in MMA history - following a loss in his professional debut, he recorded 32 straight fights without a loss (31 victories and 1 no contest) over a span of 9 years. Fighters who have no right being asked about legacy often are. Renan "The Baron" Barao stats, fights results, news and more. He plans on turning that all around on Saturday night and taking back the title that he . MMAWeekly.com Staff ( Courtesy of Fox Sports) Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao spoke for the first time since being removed from the UFC 177 main event against current titleholder. Renan Barao just shot through fame bullying on a weak division, and he only had like 7 wins in the ufc before killashaw wrecked him. Kiiyon Kimura 185K subscribers Subscribe 3K 106K views 4 years ago If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more MMA. On Thursday, the . When not writing, Lucas also teaches English. From that point in time until his UFC exit, Barao went 2-7, including five-straight losses that led to his departure. In his first title defense, Baro retained the UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship against Michael McDonald on 16 February 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Baro vs. [67] He was expected to make his promotional debut against Bobby Moffett at Taura MMA 12 on 21 November 2020. Lucas Rezende is a Brazilian journalist and writer from Belem, Para. [6] His nickname Baro (baron), which predates his athletic career, was given to him by his grandmother after a character in the 1986 Brazilian soap opera Sinh Moa. At 32-1 Barao had his defined, didnt he? Str. [42] However a month before the event, Dillashaw was forced out of the bout after sustaining a broken rib while training. One of the Greats? In fact, should Barao score a win against Gomis, it will be his first one in almost six years. [39] He won the fight via arm-triangle submission in the third round. [59] Baro lost the fight via split decision. [22] McDonald was competitive with capable take-down defense and crisp boxing - particularly - in the first two rounds, but was worn down by Baro's more diverse skill-set as he mixed in knees and kicks standing, and often looked to take the fight to the floor (with success). With this victory Baro made history as the first and only fighter ever to defend an interim title more than once in the UFC. [46] He lost the back and forth fight by unanimous decision. Renan Barao will not compete on Friday night after all. Subreddit covering everything to do with UFC. [54] Baro lost the bout by unanimous decision. ). Former bantamweight champion Renan Barao, who was scheduled to face off against UFC 135 -pound champion in the main event of Saturday's card in Sacramento, Calif., was forced out of the bout. Fight fans rejoice! So far, the Frenchman has amassed a record of five knockout wins, one submission and one decision. [45], Baro next faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout on 29 May 2016 at UFC Fight Night 88. . Rather than maintaining and building upon his lofty status at the start of what should have been his prime years, the career arc of the would-be bantamweight GOAT dramatically tilted in the other direction following his next fight against T.J. Dillashaw. Johnson moved up to fight Torres, while Baro faced Cole Escovedo. Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao spoke for the first time since being removed from the UFC 177 main event against current titleholder T.J. Dillashaw. According to French promotion ARES Fighting Championships official Instagram page, the Brazilian has been picked up to take on William Gomis in a feathwerweight bout at AFC 7, on June 25, in Paris, France. Once considered by many to be the number one pound-for-pound Mixed Martial Artist in the world, Renan Barao now looks a forlorn figure in the UFC. Did TJ just take his soul, or was there some serious flaw in his game that got exposed? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. However, his bout against fellow UFC alumnus Bobby Moffett was canceled when the event was indefinitely postponed. Renan Barao will not compete on Friday night after all.. Barao was scheduled to make his first appearance since parting ways with the UFC at Premier FC 32 against Tyson Duckworth. 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Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. "Many of them were really surprised and they could not believe that it happened that night, but it's . newsletter, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, Video: Greg Hardy knocked out at Team Combat League event, UFC Vegas 74 Results: Kara-France vs. Albazi, BKFC president says BKFC 41 PPV buys fell below expectations, claims event had more than 700,000 illegal streams, Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi full fight video highlights. In five years he'd be out the promotion altogether. Baro was expected to face Ivan Menjivar on 7 July 2012 at UFC 148 to possibly determine the number one contender. [66], On 3 August 2020, news surfaced that Baro had signed a three-fight contract with Taura MMA. [50], Baro was briefly linked to a bout with Doo Ho Choi which was expected to take place on 15 April 2017 at UFC on Fox 24. [57], Baro faced Andre Ewell on 22 September 2018 at UFC Fight Night 137. [36] Dillashaw eventually fought UFC newcomer Joe Soto[37] whom he defeated by 5th-round knockout. Sig. Baro was scheduled to face William Gomis at ARES FC 7 on June 25, 2022. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Baro was expected to make his UFC debut on 28 May 2011 against Demetrious Johnson at UFC 130,[14] but an undisclosed injury forced Brad Pickett out of his fight with Miguel Torres on the same card. Soon thereafter he was made the undisputed champion when Dominick Cruz was stripped due to injury inactivity. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. [60], Baro faced Luke Sanders on 17 February 2019 at UFC on ESPN 1. Been doing advanced salsa lessons . [30] However, on a 6 January episode of SportsCenter, UFC president Dana White announced that Dominick Cruz had torn his groin, therefore being stripped of the UFC Bantamweight Championship, and Baro would become the undisputed UFC Bantamweight Champion, with his first unified title defense against Urijah Faber at UFC 169. [44] Baro lost the fight via TKO in the opening moments of the fourth round. Privacy Policy. That's not what happened. UFC Cards, Times, Odds, and Fighter Stats can be seen at mmafightcards.org. He defeated Pickett by rear-naked choke submission in the first round,[17] also winning Fight of the Night honors. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Nah bro, f*** yous: Pros react to Amir Albazis decision win over Kai Kara-France at UFC Vegas 74. [26], The bout with Wineland was rescheduled for 21 September 2013 at UFC 165. Said obrigado to all of sherdog family. Renan Mota do Nascimento Pegado ,[5] better known as Renan Baro, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and the former UFC Bantamweight Champion. He was an absolute monster. That news prompted the UFC to install the Brazilian as the undisputed champion without needing to fight for the right to call himself such a thing, though no one would reasonably argue otherwise considering the convincing nature of his 31-1 record at that point. On Thursday, the events weigh-ins took place and Barao was noticeably absent from the photos and results. Summarize this article for a 10 years old, Renan Mota do Nascimento Pegado (born 31 January 1987),[5] better known as Renan Baro, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and the former UFC Bantamweight Champion. What Happened to Renan Barao? A glorious reign floundered to a nothing conclusion as he was relegated to the third bout on the preliminary card of a non-PPV card, fighting up a weight class because the idea of pushing his body to make 135 pounds again was, in reality, torture. What HAPPENED to Renan Baro? Duckworth posted to his personal Facebook page on Thursday the he was pulling out of the fight due to several circumstances.. The event takes place Friday at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. A post shared by ARES Fighting Championship (@ares_fighting). MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. [11] The promotion announced the matchup Tuesday via Instagram. 1 TheDarkMornings 5 yr. ago Golden snitch has tko'd him TruckerTM 5 yr. ago TJ Killashaw happened to himhe got figured out..like a puzzle DaboSweedy 5 yr. ago Age Although UFC President Dana White recently said that Barao has lost his right to an immediate title shot upon his return, the Nova Uniao product has his sights set on a rematch with Dillashaw.. [10] Baro instead faced fellow WEC newcomer Anthony Leone at an agreed 142 lb catchweight. Not to mention Volk allowed the interim belt to happen, despite being an active champion. He has been covering MMA since 2012 and contributing with Bloody Elbow since March 2015. - YouTube 0:00 / 10:27 #INC #MMA #RenanBarao What Happened to Renan Barao? [52], Baro faced Aljamain Sterling on 29 July 2017 at UFC 214. [15][16] Baro won his debut fight in the organization via unanimous decision. Penns and assorted great names who went out on their shields, is that his implosion, including his latest loss on Nov. 16 to Douglas Silva de Andrade occurred during a period of time when he should have been his best. After multiple reports and bookings that ended up falling through over the last few years, it seems that former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao. Try a week on us. [12], In October 2010, the WEC merged with the UFC. Knockdown Avg. But. If the fight comes to fruition, it will mark the first time Barao steps into a cage since November 2019, when he dropped a unanimous decision to Douglas Andrade, back at UFC Fight Night 164. [64] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Baro was expected to make his North American, as well as WEC debut in a Bantamweight bout against Clint Godfrey on 20 June 2010 at WEC 49,[9] but Godfrey was forced from the card with an injury. Ultimate Fighting Championship & Interim UFC Bantamweight Championship. On the other side, 24-year-old Gomis (9-2) will look for his eighth straight win. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. See All . In September 2013, Barao reached the pinnacle of mixed martial arts when he defeated Eddie Wineland for the interim UFC bantamweight championship. After some time, he will naturally move up to the lightweight division and open space for Renan to fight . I think he's been fighting since he was 18 or so and that's a long time to go through hell to make 135. [38], In his first fight since losing the title, Baro faced Mitch Gagnon on 20 December 2014 at UFC Fight Night 58. [69], Baro was scheduled to face Tyson Duckworth on November 19, 2021, at Premier FC 32 for the Premier FC Featherweight Championship. Barao vs. Duckworth will serve as the co-main event to former UFC fighter Marcus Davis (22-11), who is set to fight Stephen Stengel (4-15) in a middleweight headliner. and our [70] However Duckworth pulled out of the bout the day before, not getting on his flight. [53] The fight was initially contracted to be contested at bantamweight, however on 28 June, the CSAC announced that they would not license Baro to compete at that weight due to his past struggle to make the required weight at UFC 177. Aldo, the undisputed and potentially under-appreciated king at 145 pounds in 2014, had headlined events in his three previous UFC appearances. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. Reddit, Inc. 2023. . The 35-year-old Brazilian has seen three previous bookings fall through since his exit from the UFC, including a proposed bout this past January against Horacio Gutierrez at Eagle FC 44 that ultimately wound up getting cancelled. God always knows whats best for me. [4], In January 2010, Sherdog named him their top prospect in their list of "10 Brazilians to watch in 2010"[8]. [51] However, as the announcement of the pairing began to circulate, Choi declined the bout, and as a result, Baro is expected to be rescheduled against a different opponent, possibly at another event. Discussion in ' UFC Discussion ' started by djason1988, Jan 22, 2019 . [10] Baro instead faced fellow WEC newcomer Anthony Leone at an agreed 142lb catchweight. [24], For his second title defense, Baro faced T.J. Dillashaw in the main event at UFC 173 on 24 May 2014. Something went wrong. [4], Ultimate Fighting Championship & Interim UFC Bantamweight Championship. Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao has a fight on the books that will be his first since he departed the promotion in 2019. Renan Barao Cole Escovedo 0 0 46 29 6 0 0 0 UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill May. Barao successfully defended his title for the first against Urijah Faber at UFC 169. Before he left his original team and coach (Nova Uniao and Andre Pederneiras) for American Top Team, Barao was a regular in a house near the gym at the base of a favela in Rio de Janeiro that looked exactly like you might imagine it would while housing upward of 15 fighters at any one particular time, including the likes of Thales Leites, Hacran Dias and Eduardo Dantas. Renan Barao knocked out Urijah Faber at UFC 169 for his first and only defense of the undisputed title. The reality of Baraos ascendancy brings his sharp decline into focus as something far removed from the normal career arc of the best mixed martial artists. The former UFC bantamweight champion is set to face William Gomis in a featherweight bout at ARES FC 7 on June 25 in Paris. [32] Baro was a huge favorite, but Dillashaw won the fight in dominant fashion out striking Baro in all five rounds, Dillashaw won via TKO in the fifth round to become the new UFC Bantamweight Champion. A man with very little who took a piece of valuable piece of real estate for himself only to get evicted off the property in the end, with little to show for it. [35] However, the day of the weigh-ins, Baro had to be admitted to the hospital as a result of his attempts to cut weight, and was removed from the card. Also Nova Unaio aged poorly with their bad s&c. It would be his lone title defense as he was dominated by T.J. Dillashaw seven months later at UFC 173. 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