Renan Barao must’ve thought he’d live forever. After all, the young man had it all. He was the three-time defending UFC bantamweight champion. He had a nine-year, 34-fight unbeaten streak. At the tender age of 27, he had earned global fame and adoration in the combat sports-o-sphere. It all hit its peak this past May. […]
Renan Barao must’ve thought he’d live forever. After all, the young man had it all. He was the three-time defending UFC bantamweight champion. He had a nine-year, 34-fight unbeaten streak. At the tender age of 27, he had earned global fame and adoration in the combat sports-o-sphere. It all hit its peak this past May. […]
There was a lot of hype and expectation the last time Renan Barao‘s name was on a fight card. After the Brazilian striking phenom had been shockingly dethroned by surging upstart T.J. Dillashaw in their first meeting at UFC 173 back in May, the Nova Uniao standout was poised for vengeance coming into their immediate […]
There was a lot of hype and expectation the last time Renan Barao‘s name was on a fight card. After the Brazilian striking phenom had been shockingly dethroned by surging upstart T.J. Dillashaw in their first meeting at UFC 173 back in May, the Nova Uniao standout was poised for vengeance coming into their immediate […]
Renan Barao wants to fight T.J. Dillashaw in Brazil. You can’t blame a fighter for seeking a home-court advantage, and Brazil offers just such a thing. Tune in to any of the multiple UFC cards held in various Brazilian towns, and you’ll see local fighters experiencing plenty of success. I can’t explain why they’re so […]
Renan Barao wants to fight T.J. Dillashaw in Brazil. You can’t blame a fighter for seeking a home-court advantage, and Brazil offers just such a thing. Tune in to any of the multiple UFC cards held in various Brazilian towns, and you’ll see local fighters experiencing plenty of success. I can’t explain why they’re so […]
Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao will make his return to the Octagon on Dec. 20 against Canadian Mitch Gagnon in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway. It will be quite the step up in competition for Gagnon, who will see an even more motivated and angry Barao on fight night. […]
Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao will make his return to the Octagon on Dec. 20 against Canadian Mitch Gagnon in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway. It will be quite the step up in competition for Gagnon, who will see an even more motivated and angry Barao on fight night. […]
Just six months ago, Renan Barao was on top of the world. He wasn’t just the UFC’s bantamweight champion; he was one of the pound-for-pound best fighters on the planet. Dana White even went as far as to place him above Jon Jones on the pound-for-pound list. Crazy, I know. But after a dominant five-round […]
Just six months ago, Renan Barao was on top of the world. He wasn’t just the UFC’s bantamweight champion; he was one of the pound-for-pound best fighters on the planet. Dana White even went as far as to place him above Jon Jones on the pound-for-pound list. Crazy, I know. But after a dominant five-round […]
The next chapter in Renan Barao‘s career will begin on December 20. Following a disappointing withdrawal from a rematch with TJ Dillashaw, Barao has been booked to meet Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night 58. MMAJunkie.com reported the matchup on Wednesday. Scheduled to battle Dillashaw in an immediate rematch during August, Barao encountered issues while […]
The next chapter in Renan Barao‘s career will begin on December 20. Following a disappointing withdrawal from a rematch with TJ Dillashaw, Barao has been booked to meet Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night 58. MMAJunkie.com reported the matchup on Wednesday. Scheduled to battle Dillashaw in an immediate rematch during August, Barao encountered issues while […]