Renan Barão

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Renan Barão
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Born Renan do Nascimento Mota Pegado
(1987-02-27) February 27, 1987 (age 26)
Natal, Brazil
Other names Barão (baron)
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight (2005-2007)
Reach 70 in (180 cm)
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team Nova União
Rank      Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2005 – present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 32
Wins 30
By knockout 6
By submission 14
By decision 10
Losses 1
By decision 1
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: May 4, 2010

Renan do Nascimento Mota Pegado, better known as Renan Barão, (born February 27, 1987) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently fights as a bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is riding one of the longest unbeaten streaks in MMA history with 31 straight fights without a loss (30 victories and 1 no contest) that lasts incredible 8 years. As of December 2012, Barão is ranked the #1 bantamweight fighter in the world by Sherdog.[1] He is the current Interim UFC Bantamweight Champion. His nickname Barão (baron) predates his athletic career and was given by his grandmother after a character in the 1986 brazilian soap opera Sinhá Moça.[2][3]

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Mixed martial arts career [edit]

He started his career in Kimura Nova União, a sports school in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Since turning professional in 2005, Barão 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. He is a teammate and training partner of former WEC Featherweight Champion and current UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo at Nova União. He received his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from André Pederneiras in September 2011.

In January 2010, Sherdog named him their top prospect in their list of "10 Brazilians to watch in 2010"[4]

World Extreme Cagefighting [edit]

Barão was expected to make his North American, as well as WEC debut in a Bantamweight bout against Clint Godfrey on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49,[5] but Godfrey was forced from the card with an injury.[6] Barão instead faced fellow WEC newcomer Anthony Leone at an agreed 142 lb catchweight.[7] Barão defeated Leone via submission (armbar) in the third round.

Barão defeated Chris Cariaso by rear naked choke in the first round on December 16, 2010 at WEC 53.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship [edit]

In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.[9]

Barão was expected to make his UFC debut on May 28, 2011 against Demetrious Johnson at UFC 130,[10] but an undisclosed injury forced Brad Pickett out of his fight with Miguel Torres on the same card. Johnson moved up to fight Torres, while Barão faced Cole Escovedo.[11][12] Barão won his debut fight in the organization via unanimous decision.

Barão faced Brad Pickett on November 5, 2011 at UFC 138. He defeated Pickett by rear-naked choke in the first round,[13] also winning Fight of the Night honors.

Barão faced Scott Jorgensen on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]

Barão was expected to face Ivan Menjivar on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148 to possibly determine the number one contender. [15] Barão instead faced Urijah Faber for the Interim Bantamweight title after current champion Dominick Cruz was injured.[16] It was originally scheduled to take place at UFC 148 however, due to an injury to headliner José Aldo (who supposed to make title defence in the events' main event fight), the Faber/Barão bout was moved to July 21, 2012 and headlined UFC 149 for the Interim Bantamweight Championship.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision to become the Interim UFC Bantamweight Champion. He was expected to face Dominick Cruz for the Unified UFC Bantamweight Championship at a later date. However, it was announced on December 4th, 2012 that Dominick Cruz suffered a second ACL tear that would require surgery, leaving Cruz now sidelined for 6-9 months.

In his first title defense, Barão retained the Interim UFC Bantamweight Championship against Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald.[18] McDonald was competitive with capable take-down defense and crisp boxing - particularly - in the first two rounds, but was worn down by Barao'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). Upon executing a strong take-down in the fourth round, McDonald tried to explode to his feet but instead gave Barao opportunity to expertly secure an arm-triangle choke while passing into side control: McDonald tapped at 3:57 in the fourth round. The win also won him his first Submission of the Night honors.

Barão was scheduled to make his second title defense against Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161.[19] However, on May 21 it was confirmed that Barão had pulled out if the bout, citing a foot injury.[20]

Championships and awards [edit]

Mixed martial arts record [edit]

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 30–1 (1) Michael McDonald Submission (arm triangle choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald 02013-02-16February 16, 2013 4 3:57 London, England Defended Interim UFC Bantamweight Championship; Submission of the Night.
Win 29–1 (1) Urijah Faber Decision (unanimous) UFC 149 02012-07-21July 21, 2012 5 5:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Won Interim UFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 28–1 (1) Scott Jorgensen Decision (unanimous) UFC 143 02012-02-04February 4, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 27–1 (1) Brad Pickett Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 138 02011-11-05November 5, 2011 1 4:09 Birmingham, England Fight of the Night.
Win 26–1 (1) Cole Escovedo Decision (unanimous) UFC 130 02011-05-28May 28, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 25–1 (1) Chris Cariaso Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 53 02010-12-16December 16, 2010 1 3:47 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Win 24–1 (1) Anthony Leone Submission (armbar) WEC 49 02010-06-20June 20, 2010 3 2:29 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 142lb Catchweight bout.
Win 23–1 (1) Sergio Silva Decision (unanimous) JF 17 02010-02-27February 27, 2010 3 5:00 Vila Velha, Brazil
Win 22–1 (1) Jorge Enciso Submission (rear-naked choke) PFB 2 02009-12-05December 5, 2009 1 3:42 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 21–1 (1) Marcio Nunes Submission (kimura) EFC 02009-09-26September 26, 2009 1 2:45 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 20–1 (1) Paulo Dantas Decision (unanimous) Shooto 13 02009-08-27August 27, 2009 3 5:00 Fortaleza, Brazil
Win 19–1 (1) Jurandir Sardinha KO (punches) PFB 02009-08-13August 13, 2009 2 0:21 Natal, Brazil
Win 18–1 (1) Andre Luiz Submission (triangle choke) WOCS 3 02009-03-19March 19, 2009 3 1:38 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 17–1 (1) Alexandre Pinheiro TKO (arm injury) Shooto 9 02008-11-29November 29, 2008 3 0:58 Fortaleza, Brazil
Win 16–1 (1) Rogerio Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) WOCS 2 02008-09-25September 25, 2008 2 3:21 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 15–1 (1) William Porfirio KO (knee) WOCS 2 02008-09-25September 25, 2008 1 2:25 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 14–1 (1) Fabiano Lucas Decision (unanimous) Shooto 8 02008-08-30August 30, 2008 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 13–1 (1) Jetron Azevedo Submission (armbar) Leal Combat 02008-06-05June 5, 2008 1 4:56 Natal, Brazil
Win 12–1 (1) Ronaldo Figueiredo Decision (unanimous) NCVT 02008-05-23May 23, 2008 3 5:00 Natal, Brazil
Win 11–1 (1) William Vianna Decision (unanimous) Shooto 6 02008-04-19April 19, 2008 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NC 10–1 (1) Claudemir Souza NC (illegal soccer kick) BBVT 02007-12-12December 12, 2007 1 5:00 Recife, Brazil
Win 10–1 Danilo Noronha Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto 4 02007-10-27October 27, 2007 1 0:33 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 9–1 Erinaldo Rodriguez Submission (toe hold) Shooto 3 02007-07-07July 7, 2007 1 1:33 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 8–1 Carlos Heide Submission (triangle choke) Garra Fight 02007-04-25April 25, 2007 1 N/A Natal, Brazil
Win 7–1 Janailson Pereira Decision (split) Garra Fight 02007-04-25April 25, 2007 3 5:00 Natal, Brazil
Win 6–1 Rony Mariano Bezerra Decision (split) CFN 02006-11-09November 9, 2006 3 5:00 Natal, Brazil
Win 5–1 Caio Robson KO (punches) NCC 02006-09-06September 6, 2006 1 2:45 Natal, Brazil
Win 4–1 Gleison Menezes Submission (kneebar) RFC 2 02006-06-08June 8, 2006 1 N/A Recife, Brazil
Win 3–1 Dande Dande KO (punch) FSLB 2 02005-11-22November 22, 2005 1 N/A Natal, Brazil
Win 2–1 Anistavio Medeiros Submission (rear-naked choke) MF 02005-08-26August 26, 2005 2 3:41 Mossoró, Brazil
Win 1–1 Melk Freitas TKO (punches) TF 02005-05-13May 13, 2005 3 1:41 Joao Camara, Brazil
Loss 0-1 Joao Souza Decision (unanimous) Heat FC 3 02005-04-14April 14, 2005 3 5:00 Natal, Brazil

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/8/Sherdogs-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-48617
  2. ^ BJJ Heroes - Renan Barao
  3. ^ character (right): http://s.glbimg.com/og/rg/f/original/2010/03/04/sinha-osmar606.jpg
  4. ^ "10 Brazilians to watch in 2010". sherdog.com. January 25, 2010. 
  5. ^ "Top Jose Aldo training partner Renan Barao faces Clint Godfrey at WEC 49". mmajunkie.com. 2010-05-04. 
  6. ^ "Clint Godfrey forced out of WEC 49; Renan Barao expects new opponent". mmajunkie.com. 2010-06-02. 
  7. ^ "Anthony Leone signs with WEC, meets Renan Barao on WEC 49 prelims". mmajunkie.com. 2010-06-04. 
  8. ^ "Renan Barão returns to the cage at WEC 53". tatame.com. 2010-10-26. 
  9. ^ "UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV". mmajunkie.com. October 28, 2010. 
  10. ^ ""Mighty Mouse" vs. Barao added to UFC 130". mmajunkie.com. March 12, 2011. 
  11. ^ "Brad Pickett out, Demetrious Johnson in against Miguel Torres at UFC 130". MMA Junkie. April 21, 2011. 
  12. ^ "WEC vets Renan Barao and Cole Escovedo meet at UFC 130". mmajunkie.com. April 22, 2011. 
  13. ^ "Brad Pickett vs. Renan Barao added to UFC 138 in England". mmajunkie.com. July 19, 2011. 
  14. ^ "Renan Barao vs Scott Jorgensen in the works for Feb. 4 in Las Vegas". mmamania.com. Retrieved 9 December 2011. 
  15. ^ "Bantamweight shakeup: Menjivar fights Barao". mmajunkie.com. March 23, 2012. 
  16. ^ "Renan Barao to fight Urijah Faber at UFC 148 for interim bantamweight title". mmajunkie.com. May 18, 2012. 
  17. ^ Mrosko, Gene (June 9, 2012). "Jose Aldo injured, Urijah Faber vs Renan Barao fight moved to UFC 149.". mmamania.com. Retrieved June 9, 2012. 
  18. ^ "Renan Barao-Michael McDonald title fight set for UFC on FUEL TV 7 in London". mmajunkie.com. December 6, 2012. 
  19. ^ "Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland interim title fight planned for UFC 161 headliner". mmajunkie.com. March 6, 2013. 
  20. ^ John Morgan (2013-05-21). "Injured champ Renan Barao officially out of UFC 161 headliner". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-21. 

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