Renan Barao

"The Baron"

34-10-0★ 6bonuses

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 0-0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Walter Zamora · Split Decision · Oct 7, 2023

34-10-0 · 23 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Douglas Silva de AndradeUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Souza·November 16, 2019

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Renan Barao holds a professional MMA record of 34-10-0. Barao has 45 professional MMA bouts on record. Barao has won 34 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 15 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Barao lands 3.92 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy and averages 1.53 takedowns per 15 minutes. Barao also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: November 16, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 31, 1987
Age: 39
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Career history

LOSS
vs Walter Zamora
Fera Championship· Oct 7, 2023· Featherweight· 34-10 vs 13-5
SD
LOSS
vs Simão Peixoto
Solidário Fight Combat 1· Dec 17, 2022· 34-10
SUB
LOSS
vs Douglas Silva de Andrade
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Souza· Nov 16, 2019· Featherweight· 34-9 vs 26-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Luke Sanders
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez· Feb 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 34-8 vs 13-3
TKO
R2 · 1:01
LOSS
vs Andre Ewell
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders· Sep 22, 2018· Bantamweight· 34-7 vs 14-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Brian Kelleher
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Bantamweight· 34-6 vs 19-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Aljamain Sterling
UFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 29, 2017· Catchweight· 34-5 vs 14-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Phillipe Nover
UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs Lansberg· Sep 24, 2016· Featherweight· 34-4 vs 11-7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· May 29, 2016· Featherweight· 33-4 vs 25-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs TJ DillashawTitle bout
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Bantamweight· 33-3 vs 12-2
TKO
R4 · 0:35
WIN
vs Mitch Gagnon
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway· Dec 20, 2014· Bantamweight· 33-2 vs 12-3
SUB
R3 · 3:53
POTN
LOSS
vs TJ DillashawTitle bout
UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· May 24, 2014· Bantamweight· 32-2 vs 10-2
TKO
R5 · 2:26
FOTN
WIN
vs Urijah Faber×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Bantamweight· 32-1 vs 30-7
TKO
R1 · 3:42
WIN
vs Eddie Wineland×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· Sep 21, 2013· Interim Bantamweight· 31-1 vs 20-9-1
TKO
R2 · 0:35
KOTN
WIN
vs Michael McDonald×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· Feb 16, 2013· Interim Bantamweight· 30-1 vs 15-2
SUB
R4 · 3:57
SOTN
WIN
vs Urijah Faber×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 149: Faber vs Barao· Jul 21, 2012· Interim Bantamweight· 29-1 vs 26-6
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Scott Jorgensen
UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· Feb 4, 2012· Bantamweight· 28-1 vs 13-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brad Pickett
UFC 138: Leben vs Munoz· Nov 5, 2011· Bantamweight· 27-1 vs 21-6
SUB
R1 · 4:09
FOTN
WIN
vs Cole Escovedo
UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill· May 29, 2011· Bantamweight· 26-1 vs 17-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Cariaso
WEC 53: Henderson vs Pettis· Dec 15, 2010· Bantamweight· 25-1 vs 10-2
SUB
R1 · 3:47
WIN
vs Anthony Leone
WEC 49: Varner vs Shalorus· Jun 19, 2010· Bantamweight· 24-1 vs 8-1
SUB
R3 · 2:29
WIN
vs Sergio Silva
Jungle Fight· Feb 27, 2010· 23-1 vs 6-3
DEC
WIN
vs Jorge Antonio Enciso Huaman
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Dec 5, 2009· 22-1 vs 6-6-2
SUB
WIN
vs Marcio Nunes
Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 26, 2009· 21-1 vs 2-3
SUB
WIN
vs Paulo Dantas
Shooto Brasil· Aug 27, 2009· 20-1 vs 17-6
DEC
WIN
vs Jurandir Sardinha
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Aug 13, 2009· 19-1 vs 7-2
TKO
WIN
vs André Luis
Watch Out Combat Show· Mar 19, 2009· 18-1 vs 6-4-1
SUB
WIN
vs Alexandre Pinheiro
Shooto Brasil· Nov 29, 2008· 17-1 vs 3-1
TKO
WIN
vs William Porfirio
Watch Out Combat Show· Sep 25, 2008· 15-1 vs 3-3
TKO
WIN
vs Rogério Silva
Watch Out Combat Show· Sep 25, 2008· 15-1 vs 2-2
SUB
WIN
vs Fabiano de Melo
Shooto Brasil· Aug 30, 2008· 14-1 vs 0-5
DEC
WIN
vs Jetron Pereira
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Jun 5, 2008· 13-1 vs 1-2
SUB
WIN
vs Ronaldo Figueiredo
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· May 23, 2008· 12-1 vs 5-2
DEC
WIN
vs Willian Viana
Shooto Brasil· Apr 19, 2008· 11-1 vs 8-5
DEC
NC
vs Claudemir Souza
Pernambuco Regional· Dec 12, 2007· 10-1 vs 3-2
NC
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Danilo Noronha
Shooto Brasil· Oct 27, 2007· 10-1 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Erinaldo Rodrigues
Shooto Brasil· Jul 7, 2007· 9-1 vs 4-3
SUB
WIN
vs Janailson Kevin Pereira Lima
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Apr 25, 2007· 7-1 vs 9-3
DEC
WIN
vs Carlos Heide
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Apr 25, 2007· 7-1 vs 4-3
SUB
WIN
vs Rony Jason
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Nov 9, 2006· 6-1 vs 2-1
DEC
WIN
vs Kaio Freitas
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Sep 6, 2006· 5-1 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Gleyson Menezes
Pernambuco Regional· Jun 8, 2006· 4-1 vs 2-3
SUB
WIN
vs Dande
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Nov 22, 2005· 3-1 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Anistavio Medeiros
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· Aug 26, 2005· 2-1 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Melk
Rio Grande do Norte Regional· May 13, 2005· 1-1 vs 0-1
TKO
LOSS
vs João Paulo Rodrigues
Heat Fighting Championship· Apr 14, 2005· 0-1 vs 2-0
DEC

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ

2014UFC Bantamweight Championship · UFC
2012UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship · UFC
2011Black belt · BJJ · Andre 'Dede' Pederneiras
AGE 14Started in BJJ
AGE 14Started in BJJ
Third-longest unbeaten streak in MMA history

Camp

Pitbull Brothers · Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States Former
Nova Uniao · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Former
Kimura Nova Uniao · BJJ · Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil Former

Coaches

Jair Lourenco · Grappling coach
Andre 'Dede' Pederneiras · Head coach

Training partners

Jose Aldo
Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire
Patricky 'Pitbull' Freire

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

Punch power58

Kick power83

Punch speed80

Kick speed82

Accuracy67

Takedowns93

Ground striking64

Submissions96

Chin85

Body strength75

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 34-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.92per min

37% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.07per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.53per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed93%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 9-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.92per min

37% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.07per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.53per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed93%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Renan Barao sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Renan Barao has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×1★ KO of the Night ×1★ Submission of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Renan Barao earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Renan Barao's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: Champion Bantamweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 158

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Bantamweight

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1629▼4
Peak: 1921Feb 1, 2014
Rated fights: 45

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Frequently asked questions

When does Renan Barao fight next?

Renan Barao has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Renan Barao's record?

Renan Barao's professional MMA record is 34-10-0.

Who is Renan Barao fighting next?

Renan Barao's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Renan Barao fight last?

Renan Barao most recently fought Douglas Silva de Andrade at UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Souza on Saturday, November 16, 2019, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Renan Barao fight in?

Renan Barao fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Renan Barao have?

Renan Barao has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 15 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Renan Barao won?

Renan Barao has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Renan Barao?

Renan Barao is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Renan Barao weigh?

Renan Barao weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Renan Barao's reach?

Renan Barao has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Renan Barao?

Renan Barao is 39 years old (born Jan 31, 1987).

Where is Renan Barao from?

Renan Barao is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY