Renan “The Baron” Barão is a 35 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 34-9-0 pro MMA record. Barão most recently fought Simão Peixoto at Solidário Fight Combat on Saturday December 17, 2022. Renan Barão lost to Simão Peixoto by Submission at of Round 3 in the division.
Renan Barão has 34 wins with a 68% finish rate, including 8 by knockout, 15 by submission, 11 by decision.
Renan Barão is currently on a 6 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 34-9-0 | Simão Peixoto |
SUB
R3
|
Solidário Fight Combat | 2022-12-17 | ||
| Loss | 34-8-0 | Douglas Silva de Andrade |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 22 | 2019-11-16 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 34-7-0 | Luke Sanders |
KO/TKO
R2 1:01
|
UFC on ESPN 1 | 2019-02-17 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 34-6-0 | Andre Ewell |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 137 | 2018-09-22 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 34-5-0 | Brian Kelleher |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 28 | 2018-02-24 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 34-4-0 | Aljamain Sterling |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 214 | 2017-07-29 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 33-4-0 | Phillipe Nover |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 95 | 2016-09-24 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 33-3-0 | Jeremy Stephens |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 88 | 2016-05-29 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 33-2-0 | T.J. Dillashaw |
KO/TKO
R4 0:35
|
UFC on FOX 16 | 2015-07-25 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 32-2-0 | Mitch Gagnon |
SUB
R3 3:53
|
UFC Fight Night 58 | 2014-12-20 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 32-1-0 | T.J. Dillashaw |
KO/TKO
R5 2:26
|
UFC 173 | 2014-05-24 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 31-1-0 | Urijah Faber |
KO/TKO
R1 3:42
|
UFC 169 | 2014-02-01 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 30-1-0 | Eddie Wineland |
KO/TKO
R2 0:35
|
UFC 165 | 2013-09-21 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 29-1-0 | Michael McDonald |
SUB
R4 3:57
|
UFC on FUEL TV 7 | 2013-02-16 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 28-1-0 | Urijah Faber |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 149 | 2012-07-21 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 27-1-0 | Scott Jorgensen |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 143 | 2012-02-04 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 26-1-0 | Brad Pickett |
SUB
R1 4:09
|
UFC 138 | 2011-11-05 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 25-1-0 | Cole Escovedo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 130 | 2011-05-28 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-1-0 | Chris Cariaso |
SUB
R1 3:47
|
WEC 53 | 2010-12-16 | Bantamweight | WEC |
| Win | 23-1-0 | Anthony Leone |
SUB
R3 2:29
|
WEC 49 | 2010-06-20 | Catchweight | WEC |
| Win | 22-1-0 | Sergio Silva |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2010-02-27 | JFC | |
| Win | 21-1-0 | Jorge Antonio Enciso Huaman |
SUB
R1 3:42
|
Regional circuit | 2009-12-05 | ||
| Win | 20-1-0 | Marcio Nunes |
SUB
R1 2:45
|
Regional circuit | 2009-09-26 | ||
| Win | 19-1-0 | Paulo Dantas |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2009-08-27 | SB | |
| Win | 18-1-0 | Jurandir Sardinha |
KO/TKO
R2 0:21
|
Regional circuit | 2009-08-13 | ||
| Win | 17-1-0 | André Luis |
SUB
R3 1:38
|
Regional circuit | 2009-03-19 | WOCS | |
| Win | 16-1-0 | Alexandre Pinheiro |
KO/TKO
R3 0:58
|
Regional circuit | 2008-11-29 | SB | |
| Win | 14-1-0 | William Porfirio |
KO/TKO
R1 2:25
|
Regional circuit | 2008-09-25 | WOCS | |
| Win | 14-1-0 | Rogério Silva |
SUB
R2 3:21
|
Regional circuit | 2008-09-25 | WOCS | |
| Win | 13-1-0 | Fabiano de Melo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2008-08-30 | SB | |
| Win | 12-1-0 | Jetron Pereira |
SUB
R1 4:56
|
Regional circuit | 2008-06-05 | ||
| Win | 11-1-0 | Ronaldo Figueiredo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2008-05-23 | ||
| Win | 10-1-0 | Willian Viana |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2008-04-19 | SB | |
| No Contest | 10-1-0 | Claudemir Souza |
R1 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2007-12-12 | ||
| Win | 9-1-0 | Danilo Noronha |
SUB
R1 0:33
|
Regional circuit | 2007-10-27 | SB | |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Erinaldo Rodrigues |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-07-07 | SB | |
| Win | 6-1-0 | Janailson Kevin |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2007-04-25 | ||
| Win | 6-1-0 | Carlos Heide |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-04-25 | ||
| Win | 5-1-0 | Rony Jason |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2006-11-09 | ||
| Win | 4-1-0 | Kaio Freitas |
KO/TKO
R1 2:45
|
Regional circuit | 2006-09-06 | ||
| Win | 3-1-0 | Gleyson Menezes |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2006-06-08 | ||
| Win | 2-1-0 | Dande |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2005-11-22 | ||
| Win | 1-1-0 | Anistavio Medeiros |
SUB
R2 3:41
|
Regional circuit | 2005-08-26 | ||
| Win | 0-1-0 | Melk |
KO/TKO
R3 1:41
|
Regional circuit | 2005-05-13 | ||
| Loss | 0-0-0 | João Paulo Rodrigues |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2005-04-14 | HFC |
Barão made his professional debut against João Paulo Rodrigues on April 14, 2005, fighting on the regional circuit.
He lost his first MMA fight, losing to João Paulo Rodrigues who carried a 1-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Renan Barão lost to João Paulo Rodrigues by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Barão made his debut in the UFC against Cole Escovedo on May 28, 2011, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill having compiled a 25-1-0 professional MMA record.
Renan Barão beat Cole Escovedo by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Barão has gone on to fight a total of 17 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-8-0.
Barão won the UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship defeating Urijah Faber on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao.
This was Barão's 1st UFC championship fight.
Renan Barão beat Urijah Faber by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Barão won the UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship defeating Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on FUEL TV 7: Barao vs. McDonald.
This was Barão's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Renan Barão beat Michael McDonald by Submission at 3:57 of Round 4.
Barão won the UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship defeating Eddie Wineland on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165: Jones vs. Gustafsson.
This was Barão's 3rd UFC championship fight.
Renan Barão beat Eddie Wineland by KO/TKO at 0:35 of Round 2.
Barão defended his belt against Urijah Faber on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2.
This was Barão's first successful UFC bantamweight title defence.
Renan Barão beat Urijah Faber by KO/TKO at 3:42 of Round 1.
Barão lost his UFC Bantamweight title to T.J. Dillashaw on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw having previously made 1 title defences.
Renan Barão lost to T.J. Dillashaw by KO/TKO at 2:26 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Barão lost his 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to T.J. Dillashaw on July 25, 2015 at UFC on FOX 16: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2.
Renan Barão lost to T.J. Dillashaw by KO/TKO at 0:35 of Round 4.
After his UFC stint, Barão took his next fight at on December 17, 2022, fighting against Simão Peixoto on the main event of Solidário Fight Combat.
Renan Barão lost to Simão Peixoto by Submission at of Round 3.
Barão's last win came against Phillipe Nover at UFC Fight Night 95 on Saturday September 24, 2016. Renan Barão beat Phillipe Nover by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Barão is not currently booked for any fights.
Barão's last loss came against Simão Peixoto at Solidário Fight Combat on Saturday December 17, 2022. Renan Barão lost to Simão Peixoto by Submission at of Round 3.
Barão has fought 17 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-8-0.
Barão has knocked out 8 opponents.
Barão has submitted 15 opponents.
Barão has been knocked out 3 times.
Barão has been submitted 1 times.
