Barao to meet Stephens in featherweight debut
After back to back loses to TJ Dillashaw, sandwiched with a win over Mitch Ganon, Barao made the decision to move up to the featherweight division. His opponent for his first fight, tough as nails Jeremy Stephens.
Renan Barao was at one time the most dominant bantamweight fighter in the world. After back to back loses to TJ Dillashaw, sandwiched with a win over Mitch Ganon, Barao made the decision to move up to the featherweight division. His opponent for his first fight, tough as nails Jeremy Stephens:
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Renan Barao has decided to move up to the featherweight division, and will make his 145-pound debut against Jeremy Stephens on May 29, multiple sources confirmed with MMA Fighting on Thursday.
Combate was the first to report the news. The UFC has yet to make a formal announcement.
UFC Fight Night 88 is scheduled for May 29, but the promotion has yet to announce a location and venue for the event.
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