White: Barao ‘in process’ of becoming a star
Dana White: “You have to be able to deliver the numbers and we’re in the process now of building Renan Barao into the star that I think he should be.”
Renan Barao is an impressive 28-1, winning his last 28 fights, and is the undisputed UFC bantamweight champion. However, the Brazilian fighter is not well-known yet and not a drawing star for the UFC, but they could change as he continues to win:
“It’s always going to be tough and Barao’s in this spot. Listen, who’s been beating the Barao drum more than me? I think this kid, he’s not there yet. He’s the champion, but not the big star yet.
“Who says more positive things about Barao than me?,” White asked the media in attendance. “Guy’s been winning fights for nine years and hasn’t lost, he’s on this incredible win streak, he finishes guys. He comes in, he’s a fun fighter to watch, exciting. I don’t disagree. I don’t disagree. You have to be able to deliver the numbers and we’re in the process now of building Barao into the star that I think he should be.”