Renan Barão's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Mma
Renan Barão's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2016-05-28 | Had to withdraw from the fight. | Renan Barão suffered a lower back injury while training, causing him to miss his scheduled fight. | During training for UFC 190. | 8-12 weeks | Physical therapy, rest, and pain management. | Missed a key fight, affecting rankings and momentum. | Increased stress and potential loss of motivation. | None related to the back. | 2016-12-30 | Severe | Physical therapy, rest, and pain management. | UFC medical team and personal physician. | Potential for chronic back issues. | Regular back strengthening exercises and proper lifting techniques. | UFC 190 | Severe lower back pain and limited mobility. | High | Coaching staff, medical team, and family. | Gym, physical therapy center, and home |
| Concussions | Head | 2014-08-28 | Had to withdraw from the fight. | Renan Barão suffered a concussion while attempting to cut weight for his scheduled fight at UFC 177. | During weight cut for UFC 177. | Several weeks | Rest and monitoring for symptoms of concussion. | Lost title shot against T.J. Dillashaw. | Possible loss of confidence and increased stress. | None related to concussions. | 2014-12-20 | Moderate | Rest and hydration. | UFC medical team | Increased caution during weight cuts. | Improved weight-cutting protocols. | UFC 177 | Dizziness and fainting. | Moderate | Coaching staff and medical team. | Home and gym |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2015-06-29 | Pulled out of the fight card. | Renan Barão injured his right knee during training, which forced him to withdraw from his scheduled bout. | During training for UFC Fight Night 88. | 6-8 weeks | Physical therapy and rest. | Missed a significant fight opportunity. | Increased frustration and anxiety. | None related to the knee. | 2015-09-27 | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication. | UFC medical team | Potential for recurring knee issues. | Strengthening exercises and proper warm-up. | UFC Fight Night 88 | Pain and swelling in the knee. | Moderate to high | Coaching staff and physical therapist. | Gym and physical therapy center |
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The Tragic Downfall of a World Champion | Renan Barao
Renan Barão, born January 31, 1987, is a Brazilian MMA fighter known for having the longest winning streak in MMA history, with 32 consecutive wins by the age of 27. He was the UFC bantamweight champion and considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters. His career began to decline after two losses to TJ Dillashaw. Barão's early life was challenging, raised mostly by the female members of his family after his parents' divorce. He started training in martial arts at age 14 and debuted in professional MMA in 2005.
Barão's rise in MMA was marked by his dominance in the Brazilian regional circuit and subsequent success in the WEC, which was later absorbed by the UFC. He became the UFC interim bantamweight champion after defeating Urijah Faber, and later was promoted to undisputed champion due to Dominick Cruz's injuries. However, his career took a downturn after losing to Dillashaw in 2014.
Barão struggled with weight cutting and injuries, leading to further losses and a decline in performance. He attempted to move up to featherweight but faced similar challenges. Despite his decline in MMA, Barão has continued to compete in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and bare-knuckle boxing. His story serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of MMA, where a single loss can significantly impact a fighter's career. Nonetheless, Barão's record of 32 consecutive wins remains an impressive achievement in the sport.
What happened to Renan Barao?
Meet Renan Barao, former UFC bantamweight champion and owner of one of the longest winning streaks in MMA history. By 2014, Barao was finally receiving recognition as a future legend of the sport, only to suffer a downfall so spectacular he'd be out of the UFC altogether within five years.
Renan Barao's story dates back to April 14, 2005, for the HEAT FC promotion in Brazil. Trained at the famed Nova União alongside José Aldo, Barao lost his debut match but went on to build a 21-fight winning streak on the Brazilian regional scene. His performances caught the eye of the WEC, and after its absorption by the UFC in 2010, Barao's match with Brad Pickett at UFC 138 launched him onto a global stage.
After a series of victories, including winning an interim bantamweight title against Urijah Faber, Barao was eventually promoted to bantamweight champion after Dominick Cruz was stripped of his title due to injuries. Barao successfully defended his title against Faber again, but his reign came to a shocking end at UFC 173 when he lost to T.J. Dillashaw.
Barao's rematch with Dillashaw at UFC 177 was canceled after Barao fainted during a weight cut. Barao's decline continued with losses in subsequent fights, struggles with weight cuts, and a failed transition to featherweight. His final fight in the UFC was a loss to Douglas Silva at Fight Night Sao Paulo, after which he was released from his contract.
Barao signed with the upstart Taura MMA, but the COVID-19 pandemic led to the event being canceled. As of now, Barao has not competed since leaving the UFC, with his last win coming in 2016. Renan Barao's rapid decline serves as a cautionary tale that even the best fighters can see their dominance end abruptly.
