Former UFC champion, Renan Barão signs with Khabib's event and has his debut confirmed for the beginning of 2022

R. Barão has not acted since November 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Former UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg), Renan Barao He has a new house. Without fighting since being released by Ultimate in 2019, the Brazilian signed a contract with the Eagle Fighting Championship, an organization managed by the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, and premieres on January 28, in Miami (USA). The information was released by journalist Laerte Viana, from SUPER FIGHTS.

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UFC bantamweight king from 2012 to 2014, Barão still doesn't have a confirmed opponent for his first challenge. Unlike his Ultimate days, Renan will work as a featherweight in the organization managed by Khabib Nurmagomedov.

An MMA professional since 2005, the Brazilian has been considered the best pound-for-pound in the world by none other than Dana White, president of the UFC. The fighter, for years, reigned supreme in the company, but ended up encountering difficulties in his career after losing his belt to TJ DillashawIn 2014.

At 34 years old, Barão is experiencing the worst moment of his career. With five negative results in a row, Tupiniquim have not won a match since September 2016, when they overcame Philippe Nover.

Today, Renan has 44 commitments in mixed martial arts. The fighter has 34 triumphs, nine setbacks and one 'no contest'.