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GFL announces new draft entrees, managers, coaches, and team cities

BAD MMA News — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:55:48 +0000

The fledgling Global Fight League continued to get its business in order Thursday with several important announcements. Last month, the GFL, headed by co-founder Darren Owen, announced plans for its official launch this year , with the concept of team-based mixed martial arts at the forefront. The GFL will feature six teams from six cities competing in a league format that includes playoffs

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Ex-UFC champ Renan Barao set to return vs. William Gomis at ARES FC 7 on June 25

BAD MMA News — Tue, 24 May 2022 22:50:12 +0000

Once again, Renan Barao is scheduled to make his first appearance in since his departure from the UFC. Barao (34-9) will face William Gomis (9-2) at ARES FC 7 on June 25 in Paris, the promotion announced via Instagram on Tuesday. The event airs on UFC Fight Pass and takes place at Le Dome de Paris – Palais des Sports in Paris. Barao, 35, has not competed since his exit from the UFC in 2019, but it has not been for lack of trying. The former UFC bantamweight champion has been scheduled to fight on three other occasions, but each booking fell through due to various reasons.

Ex-UFC champ Renan Barao returns vs. Horacio Gutierrez at Eagle FC 44 on Jan. 28

BAD MMA News — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:12:57 +0000

Renan Barao is set to compete for the first time in over two years. Barao (34-9) will face Horacio Gutierrez (7-3) at Eagle FC 44 on Jan. 28 in Miami. A person with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. MMA Fighting was first to report the news.

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Ex-UFC champion Renan Barao booked for first fight since 2019 release

BAD MMA News — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:43:42 +0000

Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao has a fight on the books that will be his first since he departed the promotion in 2019. Barao, 34, will compete in a featherweight bout against Tyson Duckworth (12-9) at Premier FC 32. The event takes place Friday at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. and streams on FITE . In September 2013, Barao reached the pinnacle of mixed martial arts when he defeated Eddie Wineland for the interim UFC bantamweight championship.

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Former UFC champ Renan Barao headlines Taura MMA 12 against Bobby Moffett

BAD MMA News — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:44:10 +0000

Renan Barao has a date and opponent for his first fight outside the UFC. The former UFC bantamweight champion Barao (34-9) takes on fellow octagon veteran Bobby Moffett (13-5) in the main event of Taura MMA 12 on Nov. 22 in Atlantic City, N.J

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Former UFC champion Renan Barao signs with Taura MMA

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:06:51 +0000

Renan Barao has a new home following his UFC release. The former UFC bantamweight champion signed a fight deal with Brazilian MMA promotion Taura MMA. The news was reported on Monday by MMA Fighting , and the promotion later confirmed the signing in a press release. A date, location and opponent are yet to be determined for Barao’s debut with Taura MMA. Barao (34-9) was released from the UFC in December 2019 following a five-fight losing streak that extended from 2017 to 2019. The 33-year-old is currently 2-8 in his past 10 bouts.

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UFC releases former bantamweight champion Renan Barao

BAD MMA News — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 03:27:51 +0000

Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao ’s tenure in the company has come to an unceremonious end. The Brazilian competitor, who will turn 33 in January, was recently released by the company. MMA Junkie confirmed an initial report by Combate through a source with knowledge of the situation

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5 burning questions heading into UFC on ESPN+ 22

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:34:32 +0000

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5 burning questions heading into UFC on ESPN+ 22

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:34:32 +0000

A stretch of weekly UFC events dating back to Aug. 31 winds to its conclusion Saturday, as the company heads back to one of its most reliable international markets, Brazil, for UFC on ESPN+ 22, before things shut down for a couple of weeks. As is usually the case when the promotion goes to one of the sport’s true hotbeds, there’s an interesting array of matchups featuring several big names in consequential fights. This includes the main event, an important light heavyweight showdown with potential championship-picture implications between Jan Blachowicz and Ronaldo Souza . UFC on ESPN+ 22 takes place Saturday at Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo. The card streams on ESPN+.

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Renan Barao moves back to 145, meets Douglas Silva de Andrade at UFC Sao Paulo

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:49:05 +0000

It appears Renan Barao will get another chance to turn things around. The former bantamweight champion will move back up to featherweight and take on Douglas Silva de Andrade at UFC on ESPN+ 22, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Junkie after an initial report from Combate . UFC on ESPN+ 22 takes place Nov. 16 at Ginásio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo

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