Barão (left) suffered his second defeat to Dillashaw (right) in title fights. Photo: Jeff Bottari/UFC
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Just over a year ago, Renan Barao he was an unquestionable name at the top of the bantamweight category. However, two crushing defeats for TJ Dillashaw Afterwards, the Brazilian lives a different moment in his career and finds himself in an uncomfortable position. Therefore, UFC president Dana White believes that the best path for Barão is a move to the featherweight division.
“That's obviously his decision, but I think it would be a good idea to move up in weight. You know, he's been having problems with his weight. He had no problems yesterday, he made weight easily, but he looks very haggard and dry when he cuts weight. He should probably move up a category”, said the director, during the press conference that followed UFC on FOX 16, last Saturday (25), in Chicago (USA).
At 28, Renan Barao He has a professional record of 33 wins, three losses and one unsuccessful fight. The Nova União athlete goes through a severe weight cutting process to perform within the 61,2 kg limits of the bantamweight category and has already said a few times that he would like to change divisions. The main obstacle for Barão, however, would be the presence of his training partner and friend José Aldo we feel sorry.
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