Best fights of Renan Barão
Over 18 years as a professional, Renan Barão has compiled a 34-10 (23) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Renan Barão KOs Urijah Faber in their 2nd fight
On February 1, 2014 Renan Barão defended his UFC bantamweight title against Urijah Faber. It was their second meeting. Barão was 27 years old with a record of 31-1, and Faber was 34 with a record of 30-6. Barão was on a 21-fight winning streak and Faber was on a 4-fight winning streak. Barão stopped Urijah Faber via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Renan Barão defeats Urijah Faber
On July 21, 2012 Renan Barão fought Urijah Faber for the vacant UFC bantamweight title. Barão was 25 years old with a record of 28-1, and Faber was 33 with a record of 26-5. Barão was on a 18-fight winning streak and Faber was coming off a win. Barão won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Renan Barão KOs Eddie Wineland
On September 21, 2013 Renan Barão defended his UFC bantamweight title against Eddie Wineland. Barão was 26 years old with a record of 30-1, and Wineland was 29 with a record of 20-8-1. Barão was on a 20-fight winning streak and Wineland was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barão stopped Eddie Wineland via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Renan Barão submits Michael McDonald
On February 16, 2013 Renan Barão defended his UFC bantamweight title against Michael McDonald. Barão was 26 years old with a record of 29-1, and McDonald was 22 with a record of 15-1. Barão was on a 19-fight winning streak and McDonald was on a 8-fight winning streak. Barão submitted Michael McDonald via arm-triangle choke in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Renan Barão defeats Scott Jorgensen
On February 4, 2012 Renan Barão faced Scott Jorgensen in a lightweight bout. Barão was 25 years old with a record of 27-1, and Jorgensen was 29 with a record of 13-4. Barão was on a 17-fight winning streak and Jorgensen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barão won via unanimous decision.