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.
6. Renan Barão submits Brad Pickett
On November 5, 2011 Renan Barão faced Brad Pickett in a bantamweight bout. Barão was 24 years old with a record of 26-1, and Pickett was 33 with a record of 20-5. Barão was on a 16-fight winning streak and Pickett was coming off a win. Barão submitted Brad Pickett via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Renan Barão submits Mitch Gagnon
On December 20, 2014 Renan Barão faced Mitch Gagnon in a bantamweight bout. Barão was 27 years old with a record of 32-2, and Gagnon was 30 with a record of 12-2. Barão was coming off a loss, while Gagnon was on a 4-fight winning streak. Barão submitted Mitch Gagnon via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round.
8. Renan Barão loses to T.J. Dillashaw in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 25, 2015 Renan Barão fought T.J. Dillashaw for the UFC bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Barão was 28 years old with a record of 33-2, and Dillashaw was 29 with a record of 11-2. Barão was coming off a win and Dillashaw was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dillashaw stopped Barão via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Renan Barão loses to Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision
On May 29, 2016 Renan Barão faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout. Barão was 29 years old with a record of 33-3, and Stephens was 30 with a record of 24-12. Both Barão and Stephens were coming off a loss. Barão lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Stephens.