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Bantamweight Division

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"The Baron"

Renan Barao

Bantamweight Division

36-9-0 (W-L-D)

8

Wins by Knockout

15

Wins by Submission

3

Title Defenses

Renan Barao
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UFC Spotlight

Five More Bouts For UFC Phoenix Card

BRASILIA, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 24: Renan Barao of Brazil punches Phillipe Nover of the United States in their flyyweight UFC bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Nilson Nelson gymnasium on September 24, 2016 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zu
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Fight Night Brasilia: Renan Barao Backstage Interview

BRASILIA, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 24: Renan Barao of Brazil celebrates victory over Phillipe Nover of the United States in their flyyweight UFC bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Nilson Nelson gymnasium on September 24, 2016 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo b
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Fight Night Brasilia: Renan Barao Octagon interview

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25: (L-R) Renan Barao of Brazil kicks TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Image
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Fight Night Brasilia: Barao vs Nover - Joe Rogan Preview

BRASILIA, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 22: Catchweight fighters Cris Cyborg Justino (R) of Brazil and Lina Lansberg of Sweden face off during Ultimate Media Day at Windsor Brasilia Hotel on September 22, 2016 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuf
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Fight Night Brasilia: Media Day Faceoffs

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 29: (L-R) Renan Barao of Brazil punches Jeremy Stephens in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 29, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC
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Fight Night Brasilia: Renan Barao - New and Improved

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25: Renan Barao of Brazil stands in the Octagon before his UFC bantamweight championship bout against TJ Dillashaw during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuff
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Fight Night Brasilia: The Gracie Breakdown - Renan Barao

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 11: Catchweight Cris "Cyborg" Justino of Brazil takes photos with fans during an open training session at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 11, 2016 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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Fight Night Brasilia: Strikers Invade Brazil

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Opponents Renan Barao and Michael McDonald face off before their interim bantamweight title fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa
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Submission of the Week: Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 28: (L-R) Opponents Renan Barao of Brazil and Jeremy Stephens face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 28, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Im
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Fight Night Las Vegas: Weigh-in Highlights

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 27: Aljamain Sterling holds an open workout for the fans and media at the Las Vegas Harley-Davidson on May 27, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Las Vegas: Open Workout Highlights

BARUERI, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 20: Renan Barao of Brazil celebrates after his submission victory over Mitch Gagnon of Canada in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Ginasio Jose Correa on December 20, 2014 in Barueri, Brazil.
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Fight Night Las Vegas: Renan Barao - Moving up

Stats & Records

8

Wins by Knockout

15

Wins by Submission

3

Title Defenses

Striking accuracy 37% 37%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
952
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2592
Takedown Accuracy 42% 42%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
19
Takedowns Attempted
60
3.78
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.90
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.49
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.54
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
58
%
Sig. Str. Defense
91
%
Takedown Defense
0.24
Knockdown Avg
13:14
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
780 (82%)
Clinch
123 (13%)
Ground
49 (5%)

Sig. Str. by target

58% 554 Head 23% 222 Body 18% 176 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
8 (22%)
DEC
13 (36%)
SUB
15 (42%)

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Natal, Brazil
Trains at
Nova Uniao - Rio de Janeiro
Age
36
Height
66.00
Weight
146.00
Octagon Debut
May. 29, 2011
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
39.00