Tag: Barao’s

Renan Barao’s Return: 3 Potential Opponents for Embattled Ex-Champion

The UFC might have absolutely adored Renan Barao a couple of months ago, but he now finds himself on “the list.” Not the good list, either. By withdrawing from UFC 177 following complications related to his weight cut, he has landed in Dana White‘s doghouse and out of title contention. Still, Barao remains one of […]

The UFC might have absolutely adored Renan Barao a couple of months ago, but he now finds himself on “the list.” Not the good list, either. By withdrawing from UFC 177 following complications related to his weight cut, he has landed in Dana White‘s doghouse and out of title contention. Still, Barao remains one of […]

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UFC 177 Will Show TJ Dillashaw Has Renan Barao’s Number

It’s funny what conclusions people will jump to when consuming modern media, where click bait abounds and reading a headline is akin to reading the thousand words that follow it in the minds of many. You needn’t look any further than May’s UFC 173 lead-up, in which a particular intrepid columnist pondered the challenge of […]

It’s funny what conclusions people will jump to when consuming modern media, where click bait abounds and reading a headline is akin to reading the thousand words that follow it in the minds of many. You needn’t look any further than May’s UFC 173 lead-up, in which a particular intrepid columnist pondered the challenge of […]

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Renan Barao vs. Urijah Faber 2: Stoppage Controversy Clouding Barao’s Greatness

Fans can lull themselves to sleep with talk of controversy or proverbial screwjobs, but at the end of the day, Renan Barao is simply a better fighter than Urijah Faber. The bantamweight champ defeated Faber for a second time in the main event of UFC 169 on Saturday night. However, this time the bout ended […]

Fans can lull themselves to sleep with talk of controversy or proverbial screwjobs, but at the end of the day, Renan Barao is simply a better fighter than Urijah Faber. The bantamweight champ defeated Faber for a second time in the main event of UFC 169 on Saturday night. However, this time the bout ended […]

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Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland Fight Video: Highlights from Barao’s Knockout Win

UFC 165 went down Saturday night in Toronto. In the co-main event, interim champion Renan Barao defended his belt against underdog challenger Eddie Wineland. Wineland started strong, using various types of feints to avoid Barao‘s deadly striking game and keep the champ guessing. In fact, a case could easily be made that Wineland won the […]

UFC 165 went down Saturday night in Toronto. In the co-main event, interim champion Renan Barao defended his belt against underdog challenger Eddie Wineland. Wineland started strong, using various types of feints to avoid Barao‘s deadly striking game and keep the champ guessing. In fact, a case could easily be made that Wineland won the […]

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Barao vs. McDonald: Renan Barao’s Win Sets Up Battle with Dominick Cruz

When Renan Barao defended his interim bantamweight title Saturday night at UFC on Fuel TV 7 in London’s Wembley Arena against up-and-coming star Michael McDonald, the Brazilian brawler proved he was one of the sport’s pound-for-pound toughest fighters. Barao also proved he is ready to take the next step toward the upper echelon of MMA […]

When Renan Barao defended his interim bantamweight title Saturday night at UFC on Fuel TV 7 in London’s Wembley Arena against up-and-coming star Michael McDonald, the Brazilian brawler proved he was one of the sport’s pound-for-pound toughest fighters. Barao also proved he is ready to take the next step toward the upper echelon of MMA […]

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UFC 149 Results: Renan Barao’s Victory over Urijah Faber Cements His Legacy

Renan Barao had 28 career victories before his UFC Bantamweight title victory over Urijah Faber at UFC 149, but this victory put him in new territory. He’s an excellent fighter who has ripped off 30 consecutive MMA victories, but until now, he&#8…

Renan Barao had 28 career victories before his UFC Bantamweight title victory over Urijah Faber at UFC 149, but this victory put him in new territory. He’s an excellent fighter who has ripped off 30 consecutive MMA victories, but until now, he’s never held the sport’s ultimate achievement.  Without a championship belt, a fighter’s legacy […]