R. Barão will work for Taura MMA from November. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
From a new home, one of the main Brazilian names in UFC history, Renan Barao There are plenty of reasons to celebrate. The former UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg.) recently signed a contract with Taura MMA and hopes to resume his good career phase. Without winning since September 2016, the Potiguar spoke about the bad moment and justified the recent negative record.
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“There were many (factors for the bad phase). One, being away from my city, my family, the people I love. It wasn't making me happy. I did an excellent job in the team I was on, but I didn't feel happy, because I wasn't in a place close to my family, I didn't feel comfortable with that. I think that hurt me a lot. This time I changed. I came to my city (Natal, RN), I returned to my family, the people I feel happy and comfortable with. And I think stepping into the octagon now will make a big difference compared to the last times”, explained the Brazilian in an interview with 'Combate'.
Barão ended up being released from Ultimate at the end of last year after losing to Douglas D'Silva in one of the fights UFC Sao Paulo. The setback marked the eighth negative result in the last 10 presentations of what was once considered the company's best pound-for-pound.
After more than seven months without acting professionally, Barão recently announced his newest deal. The athlete is the newest signing of Taura MMA, an event that has invested heavily in recruiting big names and, thus, promoting good shows for the fans.
With a history as a great champion, Renan understands that he will be charged, but he does not see his career in MMA as a factor in future performances. The idea of the potiguar is to have fun and do what he loves at a high level.
“I have no obligation. Just go in there happy, let the game go, do what you have to do and that's it. You don't have to come in, thank you, you don't have to take that pressure to the Octagon. It's about getting there, showing my work and fighting. That is the big objective. We always fight to win, but not with this obligation that we have to win at all costs”, he concluded.
Renan's debut at Taura is scheduled to take place on November 21st. The Brazilian signed a three-fight contract.
Barão is currently 33 years old. The fighter today has 44 appearances as a professional in MMA, with 34 triumphs, nine setbacks and one unsuccessful fight.
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