RENAN BARAO RUMORS & GOSSIP

Barao injured; Evans-Hendo in

An injury to interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao has forced a change atop the UFC 161 card. The event scheduled for Winnipeg, Manitoba, on June 15 -- which was to feature Barao vs. Eddie Wineland -- will now have Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson as the main event, the UFC announced on Tuesday. Barao tore ligaments in his foot during training, according to MMAJunkie.com. Henderson...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

News: Barao Injured, Hendo-Rashad Now Headlines UFC 161 in Winnipeg

The injury bug has forced UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao out of his anticipated title fight against Eddie Wineland at UFC 161. Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans now headlines the card. The news was officially announced on UFC.com earlier today.  The loss of the bantamweight title fight is a significant blow to the UFC’s debut event in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With less...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Renan Barao Officially Of UFC 161 Card With Injury

This had been hinted earlier but it is now official that UFC interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao is out of his scheduled bout opposite Eddie Wineland at UFC 160 with a foot injury.  No news yet on what will be done with the card but as soon as we have that information we will pass it along to you. Renan Barao showing off his bling at hockey game Eddie Wineland interview
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Renan Barao Probably Out Of UFC 161 With Foot Injury

UFC 161 main event is in serious Jeopardy as Renan Barao has apparently suffered a right foot injury that will most likely keep him out of the fight.  The card is scheduled for June 15th and will be the promotions first card in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  There are two big light heavyweight match ups in Dan Henderson vs Rashad Evans and Lil Nog vs Shogun Rua.  No word yet if...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Report: Injury Forces Interim Champ Renan Barao Out of UFC 161

What do UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and interim 135-pound champ Renan Barao (pictured) now have in common? They are both injured. Cruz has been out with various wounds since October 2011, hence the need for a manufactured bantamweight belt, but it was reported Saturday by Brazilian website Tatame that Barao has suffered a foot injury that will force him out of next month’s...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Renan Barao injured, out of UFC 161

Brazilian MMA portal Tatame is reporting that Barao, the UFC interim bantamweight champion, has injured his right foot, and is not expected to recover in time for UFC 161 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  This is a big blow to a card that some were already decrying as “lackluster.” No replacement has been announced, but we here at MMA Sucka will keep you updated as information becomes available.
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

‘UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland’ Tickets on Sale Today

“UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland” takes place June 15 inside MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Canada. UFC Fight Club members will have the opportunity to purchase seats for the show today at 10AM CT. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC Newsletter subscribers on Thursday, April 11 at 10AM CT. Psst, the top secret password is “CANADA.” The general public will have...
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April 10, 2013  |  Discuss

‘UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland’ Fight Card Finalized

The 13-bout roster for “UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland” has been finalized. And if it wasn’t understood before, realize now that the planet’s most prestigious mixed martial arts promotion is taking this female fighting thing very seriously. Alexis Davis and Rosi Sexton, the third women’s scrap to take place inside the Octagon, will appear in the pay-per-view portion of the...
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April 08, 2013  |  Discuss

‘UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland’ Official Event Poster

The official event poster for “UFC 161: Barao vs. Wineland” has hit the Internet. And do you want to know what the best part about June 15′s billboard is? If you were to quickly glance at Rashad Evans’ image, it kinda looks like he’s sporting the Kid fade from Kid ‘n Play because of how he’s positioned against Eddie Wineland’s shorts. Regarding a more important matter...
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April 01, 2013  |  Discuss

Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald full fight video highlights from UFC on FUEL TV 7

Renan Barao scores a fourth round arm-triangle submission victory over Michael McDonald in the main event of the UFC on FUEL TV 7: "Barao vs. McDonald" show earlier today (Sat., Feb. 16, 2013) at Wembley Arena in London, England, to retain his Interim bantamweight championship and set up a future showdown with current division kingpin, the injured Dominick Cruz. Barao once...
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February 16, 2013  |  Discuss
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