R. Barão has not performed since November 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the great names in the history of Brazilian MMA, Renan Barao continues to seek to return to the path of victories. After signing a contract with Taura MMA in 2020, but having his fight cancelled, the native of Rio Grande do Norte is now the newest star of the Elite MMA Championship. The German organization announced, this Thursday (11), the agreement with the athlete, who still does not have a date or opponent for his debut.
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“Welcome to EMC, former UFC bantamweight champion”, published the organization, on its account on Instagram.
Without fighting since 2019, when he was beaten by compatriot Douglas D' Silva, Barão is definitely not experiencing the best moment of his career. The athlete, who was once at the top of the world in mixed martial arts, was released by Ultimate in December of the same year, after a sequence of eight setbacks in the last 10 appearances.
At 34 years old, Renan has already heard from the UFC president, Dana White, that he was one of the best fighters on the planet. Bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg) of the company between 2012 and 2014, the Brazilian's career ended up being shaken after two tough defeats to TJ Dillashaw (2014 and 2015). Since then, Barão has been trying to get back on his feet.
With 44 appearances as a professional in MMA, the native of Rio Grande do Norte today boasts a record with 34 victories, nine setbacks and one unsuccessful fight. Barão has not won a match since September 2016, when he beat Philipe Nover.
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