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Renan Barao 


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Fighting Out Of: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height: 5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight: 135 lbs. (61 kg)
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 21-1-0, 1 NC
Strengths: Submissions, striking
Languages Spoken: Portuguese


Renan Barao WEC™ Fight History:


Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
Win Anthony Leone Submission (Arm Lock) WEC: VARNER vs. SHALORUS Jun-20-2010 3 2:29


Fighter Biography

When and why did you start training for fighting?  I started training in Boxing when I was 14. I then added Ju Jitsu and started training MMA.
 
What ranks and titles have you held? Shooto Brazil Champion., BJJ Brown belt.
 
Do you have any heroes? My training partners, Jet Li.
 
What is your favorite technique? Triangle
 
What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC?   This is the result of all my hard work.
 
What was your job before you started fighting?   I have always been a fighter and been training.
 
Most memorable professional fight (who, where, why)? In Shooto Baziil, a tough decision with Paulo Gurrero.. a great fight from start to finish.
 
What was your most challenging professional fight (against who, when, what was the outcome). Same Fight
 
Did you compete in any other sport(s) at college or professional level (what sport, where, how long)? The Pan Americans and also Ju Jitsu in the North Brazil Div.
 
Who were your training partners for this fight? Andre Pedernerias and Jair Lourengo are my coaches. My training partners were Jose Aldo, Johny Eduardo and Wagnney leo Santus.
 
Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent (what did you do differently/why)? I train to impose my will on my opponent in the fight.
 
What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? The support I received from my teammates motivates me. They believe in me.