Top 12 films in the fast and furious franchise, Top 75 professional wrestling stables of all time, Top 20 professional wrestling bookers of all time. Here are our picks for the 10 Best MMA Fighters-Turned-Actors. Saying that, there hasn't been a transparent ranking system. Found insideThis book was created to help educate people about MMA and introduce the sport to a ... American Kickboxing Academy: www.akakickbox.com American Top Team: ... Found inside – Page 202... frightening trend among mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters who are being arrested for domestic abuse at significantly higher rates than the U.S. national ... Nate Diaz was born on April 16, 1985 in Stockton, California, USA as Nathan Donald Diaz. Melendez always enjoyed combat sports and competition, but did not start training in MMA until after college when he was introduced to the sport by his good friend and MMA fighter Jake Shields. Recognized as one of the best ground-and-pound and clinch fighters among the top UFC heavyweight rankings, this American is credited with having the most title reigns (5) in the UFC. He is known for his work on UFC 200 Greatest Fighters of All Time (2016), UFC on Fox (2011) and Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018). 9d Marc Raimondi. They have three children. Chris Weidman was born on June 17, 1984 in Baldwin, New York, USA. With his older brothers, Shields took up ... Melendez, a Mexican-American, is from Santa Ana, California, and wrestled during high school. Articles. He is an actor and composer, known for R.I.O.T. Every individual has a different definition of the best MMA Fighter. Sponsored fighters: Chris Weidman, Alexander Gustafsson, Demian Maia. He also happens to be one of the most entertaining boxers thanks to his fan-friendly fighting style and unpredictable antics. Carlos Vergara aka CJ Vergara is an American MMA fighter. Free Fight: Volkanovski vs Holloway 2. He is the current World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion and the last holder of the Pride Heavyweight Championship, Pride 2004 Grand Prix winner, four time ... José Aldo is known for his work on UFC 200 Greatest Fighters of All Time (2016), UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor (2015) and UFC Embedded: Vlog Series (2014). Maurício Rua was born on November 11, 1981 in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Shinya Aoki has never fought in the UFC. 8-Miesha Tate (18-6) One of the best female UFC fighter Miesha Theresa Tate is another American MMA who fights in UFC. Now, for the first time, the true story of how the Ultimate Fighting Championship came into existence is told by the man who started it all. Jon Jones is the former UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion of the world, and is widely regarded by the vast majority of fans and experts . Callos had put up fliers in local gyms looking for people to train ... Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira was born in Salvador, Brazil. He won the fight via KO in the first round. She has been a pro fighter since 2007 and has been featured on reality shows Fight Girls and Bully Beatdown. Urijah Faber is an American actor and producer, born on May 14, 1979 in Isla Vista, California, to Theo and Suzanne Faber. He served as a four time US Olympic wrestling team alternate as a soldier in the U.S. Army, and is also a 6 time world heavyweight and light heavyweight UFC champion and Hall of Famer. He is an actor and producer, known for Serum (2006), Pros and Cons: A Fantasy Football Movie (2013) and UFC 25 Years in Short (2018). Ranking Contributors. Found inside – Page 307As a contestant in The Ultimate Fighter, Kimbo's debut fight attracted a record ... of one insightful commentator, “The ultimate goal is you don't say MMA, ... He is an actor, known for Cagefighter (2020), UFC 200 Greatest Fighters of All Time (2016) and UFC on Fox (2011). ... Tyron Woodley is known for his work on Olympus Has Fallen (2013), Sultan (2016) and Escape Plan 2: Hades (2018). MMA legend Chael Sonnen has put forth a list of fighters who he believes are the five most dominant UFC fighters ever. They have one child. He later returned to the cage with his trademark intensity, leaving an indelible and enduring legacy.This seminal three-novel work chronicles the adventures of fictional character Walter Foxx, who is at the crossroads of his life and who ... Articles. He competed in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former Interim UFC... Rickson Gracie is considered one of the greatest Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters in history. The undefeated former UFC lightweight champion notched his third title defense in October 2020 when he submitted Justin Gaethje in the second round at UFC 254. Diaz credits his experiences sparring world-class boxers like Andre . Royce Gracie, of the legendary Gracie family, is one of the most prolific and influential MMA fighters in history. Rich Franklin was born on October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Mirko Cro Cop Filipovic was born on September 10, 1974 in Vinkovci, Croatia, Yugoslavia [now Croatia]. Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. She is the former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion and the first Invcta FC Strawweight Champion. Our Verdict: Best Overall First on the list is the Chikara 4 MMA shorts by Hayabusa. As Tapology users create their own lists, the consensus rankings will update in real-time. KO'd Cyborg and Holly Holm in the first round. The most electrifying Ultimate Fighting competitor alive today, as intimidating as Tito is in the ring, outside he is an unparalleled fan favorite. Cowboy Cerrone is good at a lot of things, but he's borderline great at Muay Thai. Your full-color guide to this wildly popular combat sport! Mixed martial arts is sweeping the globe! In this practical guide, legendary MMA Champion Frank Shamrock shares his expertise and love for the sport. Marquardt's father was also a former Marine who fought in the Vietnam War, Marquardt's mother was a nurse and a manager at an attorney's office, and ... Kevin Randleman was born on August 10, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio, USA as Kevin Christopher Randleman. He began his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career in 2008 after leaving his job as a plumber. Nick Diaz started his MMA career as an elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, but he quickly evolved into one of the best boxers in the sport. Actor | He is an actor and writer, known for Here Comes the Boom (2012), Meet Dave (2008) and Grudge Match (2013). A winner of over 500 amateur victories and numerous titles, he was an alternate on the USA Olympic ... Forrest Griffin was born on July 1, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. He mainly fought in Price and Dream. Found inside – Page 144“Everybody was looking at this guy like he was an MMA fighter from Michigan, but in fact he was a small-time tough guy who got in a cage a couple of times. He is known for his work on UFC on Fox (2011), Countdown to UFC (2011) and UFC 200 Greatest Fighters of All Time (2016). Check out our website: https://mmaonpoint.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MMAOnPointLike, share and subscribe to our channel if you dig our. They have one child. If he is able to lock in a submission, there is a good chance that . This riveting book tells his whole story: his neglect as a child by his hippie mother and absentee father, his salvation under the foster father who took him in when no one else would, his desperate act of armed robbery and subsequent ... Born in Nicosia (Cyprus), where his dad Konrad was a sniper for the English Army, Michael Bisping lived pretty much the first half of his life doing dead end jobs between Clitheroe and Manchester. Most professional MMA fighters in the UFC, Bellator and other MMA promotions join a professional fight camp or training gym to help them prepare for fights. 1 pound-for-pound ... Khabib Nurmagomedov is an actor, known for Rivals (2019), UFC Bad Blood (2014) and UFC on Fox (2011). Frank Shamrock was born on December 8, 1972 in Santa Monica, California, USA as Frank Alicio Juarez III. The beauty of MMA is how it combines all of the other martial arts, to see which ones can adapt and dominate. Found insidePeople felt uncomfortable with women fighting so aggressively, FIRST AMERICAN MOVE. breaking bones, and punching each other in the face. Many MMA fans ... UFC 200 Greatest Fighters of All Time. 10 Chuck Liddell. He is an actor, known for Cyborg Soldier (2008), The Genesis Code (2010) and Formless. Dan "The Beast" Severn is a legend in amateur and professional wrestling and Martial Arts. A dynamic speaker, Tito's ... Wanderlei Silva was born on July 3, 1976 in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Alistair's interest in combat sports began at 15, when Valentijn took him ... Robbie Lawler was born on March 20, 1982 in San Diego, California, USA as Robbie Glen Lawler. Tell us what you think about this feature. Found inside – Page 146... and B.J. Penn, who is considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. On the artist side, advocates include American street artist David Choe. Along with his older brother, Valentijn Overeem, Alistair was brought by his mother to Holland at age 6 after she and their father divorced. Traces the Ultimate Fighting Champion's journey from a bartending job in California to his forefront position as a top-ranked light-heavyweight fighter, describing his intellectual youth, training in martial arts, and numerous UFC victories ... Randy Couture is a collegiate wrestler and fighter turned actor from Everett, Washington. Ben Henderson was born on November 16, 1983 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. Cain Velasquez is an American mixed martial artist. Cristiane Justino. But should he become the new king of the division, he will surely crack the top-10 list of best MMA fighters in the world today, too. We at Asian Persuasion MMA have ranked the top ten pound-for-pound Indian MMA fighters. 13: Francis Ngannou — 15 wins (11 KOs and 4 submissions . Defeated Ronda Rousey in 48 seconds. Found insideDrawing on hundreds of interviews with current and past Netflix employees from around the globe and never-before-told stories of trial and error from Hastings’s own career, No Rules Rules is the fascinating and untold account of the ... She turned pro-MMA in 2014 and since then she is running an undefeated streak with 8 wins and 0 losses. He is an actor, known for Crossed Lines (2018), UFC on Fox (2011) and UFC Embedded: Vlog Series (2014). She started her mixed martial arts career in 2007, and become champion of freestyle bantamweight cage fighting. In no particular order: Donald Cerrone. For Greatest American MMA Fighters of All Time, the 100 most-recently updated member lists will be included. Ken Shamrock was born on February 11, 1964 in Macon, Georgia, USA as Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick. Yet again, we examine a top UFC fighter of African ethnicity, who now resides in the United States of America. Ron Waterman was born on November 23, 1965 in Greeley, Colorado, USA. The Best MMA Promotions & Organizations Ranked 15. 4) Nick Diaz. Joanna Jedrzejczyk. He became an 'underdog' hero while changing the landscape of combat sports and revolutionizing martial arts forever. Found inside – Page 175And after high school, when he trained with the legion of MMA fighters based in Albuquerque, they encouraged him to compete as a heavyweight. Found inside – Page 75CHRIS ALL AMERICAN WEIDMAN (69 I'm feelin mighty fine) 68. THE SMASHING MACHINE MARK KERR (68 Let's mediate ) 67. RICKSON GRACIE (67 I'm not yellin) 66. Kazushi Sakuraba was born on July 14, 1968 in Japan. 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Found insideAll the best MMA (mixed martial artist) fighters feel exactly the same way because most of us were competitive athletes long before joining the UFC ... She turned pro-MMA in 2014 and since then she is running an undefeated streak with 8 wins and 0 losses. Bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili (14-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) and women . He died on September 18, 2018 in Guam. Free Fight. He is known for his work on WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1999), WWE Smackdown! Demetrious Johnson is an American mixed martial artist. He is classified as a master of flying submissions. Lovingly called 'The Natural' by his fans, he has won the UFC Heavyweight title thrice and the UFC Light Heavyweight title twice. Ahead Of His Latest Title Defense At UFC 266 vs Brian Ortega, Take A Look Back At Alexander Volkanovski's Second Run In With Max Holloway. Johnson then appeared on multiple local shows and won his next 8 fights, including four in a row by submission. Robert Whittaker is an actor, known for UFC on Fox (2011), The Ultimate Fighter (2005) and UFC 200 Greatest Fighters of All Time (2016). Found insideYeah, look at this, they spit on us. ... The challenges of becoming a top-tier MMA fighter are daunting; contenders cannot walk around with a sense of ... Tatiana Suarez is an American fighter of Mexican ancestry. 'The American Gangster' named Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov . Renzo Gracie is an actor and producer, known for Born a Champion (2021), Warrior Island the Movie and Warrior Island the Movie. If you want to get MMA sponsors you need to: Justin Merriman . Joanna Jedrzejczyk. He is an actor and producer, known for Ultimate Force (2005), UFC on Fox (2011) and Sekai fushigi hakken! Found insideIt was in the gym where she "pounded the life out of those ashen memories," becoming stronger with every punch, kick, and lunge. In this beautiful tale of survival, she writes: I inhale the power. I exhale the bullshit. On his DVD commentary for "Righteous Kill" (2008), director Jon Avnet remarks that he needed a powerful actor to play Russian mob enforcer Yevgeny Mugalat, a character who survives six gunshots at close range. He is an actor and producer, known for UFC Destined (2019), Kevin Can Wait (2016) and A Day in Fight Camp: Chris Weidman (2013). From the MMA to the UFC, get predictions, reviews, and awards of these epic fights. She is also a black belt holder. Sean Sherk was born on August 5, 1973 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. A fighter's overall career resume mattered. She is famous with her grappling skills during fight. They have three children. He is known for his work on UFC on Fox (2011), UFC: Road to the Octagon (2012) and UFC Ultimate Insider (2012). Wrestling (2004) and New York Mixed Martial Arts (2011). MMA Junkie : 'Conor has lost his f*cking mind!': Fighters rip McGregor for Machine Gun Kelly scuffle at MTV VMAs. When he went pro . He is an actor, known for ONE Championship on TNT (2021), TNA iMPACT! He is an actor, known for Camp Koba, OVW: Christmas Chaos (2001) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (2000). Amanda Nunes is the best female UFC fighter in 2021 holding the top spot in women's pound for pound rankings, women's bantamweight, and women's featherweight division. He is an actor, known for Border Runs Red, Jens Pulver: Driven (2011) and The Breakout (2008). Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Bas Rutten is a world-renowned mixed martial artist who has also made a name for himself outside the ring as an actor, host, and television personality.As an actor Rutten can be seen co-starring in the Kevin James feature film Here Comes the Boom (2012) for Columbia Pictures. Wertheim intertwines Miletich’s own life story, by turns tragic and triumphant, with the larger story of the unholy rise of the UFC, from its controversial, back alley roots to the fastest-growing sports enterprise in America. Vote for who you think are the greatest American MMA fighters of all time. Takanori Gomi is known for his work on UFC on Fox (2011), Vale Tudo Japan 1999 (1999) and Sengoku: Daiichijin (2008). 10. Privacy, "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Tito Ortiz, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock. Headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida, American Top Team has produced numerous MMA world champions and highly notable competitors. Location: Coconut Creek, FL, United States American Top Team (ATT) is one of the most famous and best MMA gyms in the world. They have four children. The cookie monster, an American professional mixed martial artist currently competes in the UFC Strawweight divison. He is an actor, known for Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018), New York Mixed Martial Arts (2011) and UFC on Fox (2011). He started his career in Kimura Nova União, a sports school in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Other disciplines don't really work, like tae kwon do. Famous as Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, she shares the nickname "Cyborg" with her former husband and fellow mixed martial artist Evangelista Santos. Feel free to add any top fighters missing from this list and vote down the . He is known for his work on Such Great Heights (2012), MMAthletics (2011) and UFC Countdown (2008). The gym was founded in 2001 by Dan Lambert, who brought in former members of Brazilian Top Team Marcus "Conan" Silveira, Marcelo Silveira and Ricardo Liborio, but there is no formal affiliation between the two teams, despite the similarities in their names. His late father was a Lutheran pastor and also worked in construction. He won the gold medal in the men's 55 kg division at the 2012 Summer Olympics, becoming the first Iranian to accomplish that feat. 14 First Round Finishes. Wikimedia list article. Souza was born in Vila Velha, Brazil, where he spent much of his early life. 15 of the best women's MMA fights of all time. This is a list of notable present professional training camps and gyms in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Cited by film producer Jeff Most as "The next Vin Diesel", Tito delivers the audience as well as the sheer acting talent. The list of top 10 fighters to bet on below are on their way to making it on the list of Canada's best MMA fighters of all time. It is also important to understand how the fighters were ranked. 1. "La Migra a mí me agarró 300 veces (Border Patrol detained me 300 times) / digamos (let's . Fabricio Werdum was born on July 30, 1977 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She is 35 years old and from Colorado Springs. He was married to Elizabeth Randleman and Barbara. After winning the first UFC Tournament(s) (UFC1, UFC2, UFC4), he ... Frankie Edgar was born on October 16, 1981 in Toms River, New Jersey, USA. 12 Wins By KO/TKO. 2. Training at a top camp can be a big advantage to fighters, as not . Ronda Rousey burst onto the women's MMA scene in August of 2010. Penn was born to Jay Dee Penn, an Irish American and Loraine Shin, a third generation Korean-American. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Found inside... a 32-year-old Mexican American weighing in at sixty-two kilos, with ten professional MMA fights and eight wins, four by knockout and one by submission, ... POWER RANKED: The 15 best fighters in the MMA world right now. Prior to switching to MMA, Suarez was a successful freestyle wrestler competing at World Championships. From NCAA to MMA: More college wrestlers are fighting on. He has been married to Jaime Logiudice since September 19, 2009. the 5 Best MMA Gyms and training camps in the world. Carla Esparza. He has been married to Ryan Marie Carney since 2016. In fact, according to some, she is the best female boxer of all time. They have one child. Michelle Waterson is an American female MMA fighter and model who competes in the Strawweight division of the UFC. He is an actor, known for UFC 200 Greatest Fighters of All Time (2016), New York Mixed Martial Arts (2011) and UFC on Fox (2011). Gary Goodridge was born on January 17, 1966 in Trinidad and Tobago. Matt Hughes was born on October 13, 1973 in Hillsboro, Illinois, USA. An incredible ground fighter with some decent ground and pound. He is 2nd on the list of the best African-born UFC fighters. In 2009, he attended UFC 93 and was so inspired by the ... Dominick Cruz was born on September 3, 1985 in San Diego, California, USA. Without a doubt, Sourian is one of the best Greco-Roman wrestlers on the planet. Renan Barao (real name 'Renan do Nascimento Mota Pegado') is an MMA bantamweight who once went 32 straight fights without losing, over 9 years, which is unbelievable!. Watch . Cristiane Justino. 1. (1999) and That '70s Show (1998). (Sorry for spoiling you with the picture.) Actor | Penn (16-7-2 . Michelle Waterson is an American female MMA fighter and model who competes in the Strawweight division of the UFC. Certain styles rise to the top like wrestling, jiu-jitsu and muay thai. He is a graduate of ... Dan Henderson was born on August 24, 1970 in Apple Valley, California, USA. Better known as Minotauro, is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist known for his technical mastery of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In fact, some say that if Jones wasn't his own worst enemy, he would be the greatest MMA fighter of all-time. Johnson ... Chuck Liddell was born on December 17, 1969 in Santa Barbara, California, USA as Charles David Liddell. Morales (12-0) earned a UFC contract when he put it on Nikolay Veretennikov at Dana White's Contender Series 40 on Tuesday, receiving high praise from Dana White, who said he sees the potential of greatness in the unbeaten prospect. Welcome to the inaugural MMA Fighting Global Rankings, where our esteemed panel of experts team up to sort out the best of the best in an ever-shifting MMA landscape. Saying that, there hasn't been a transparent ranking system. This is a list of notable present professional training camps and gyms in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). In his early years, Shields was home-schooled and raised in Mountain Ranch, a remote of part of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. With a great list of fighters entering the MMA cages in 2021, bettors will have an amazing chance to place wagers and enjoy top odds. Hayabusa is a reputable martial arts brand for the quality and aesthetics of their products, and they also dominate the MMA shorts market. She has a record of 17 wins and 6 losses.. 23. Ranking Contributors. Found inside – Page 24MMA fighters were free men voluntarily participating in a regulated, ... compete with all the laundered cash the Yakuza-run Pride FC threw at top talent. In this no-holds barred, tell-all account, Headmaster and Martial Arts Hall of Famer, Dr. Joshua WestMiller tells of his days as the first American to be invited to compete in the elite and underground Kumite. He is an actor and producer, known for Kick-Ass 2 (2013), How High (2001) and Altitude (2017). Regardless of where these fighters consider themselves as coming from, they can all call themselves 'greats of the game' so here are the top 10 black MMA fighters. International Mixed Martial Arts Federation is the highest governing body of the sport and it is played worldwide. Rafael dos Anjos is an actor, known for UFC Destined (2019), UFC on Fox (2011) and UFC Battle Lines (2016). While there are fighters with unblemished records, the competition also needs to be taken into consideration. Carlos Newton was born on August 17, 1976 in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Amanda Nunes. 9 min read. During his time as a UFC Champion, he was regarded as a top 3 pound for pound fighter on the planet.. Israel Adesanya. despite still operating at the tail-end of his prime at age 32 . With the incredible win, Volkanovski reclaims the No. 6 in the pound-for-pound list, as well. LAS VEGAS - Born in Ecuador and fighting out of Mexico, Michael Morales is happy to carry the banner for all Latin American fighters. International star Oleg Taktarov, born in Sarov, Russia, ... Igor Vovchanchyn was born on August 6, 1973 in Kharkov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR. He is known for his work on No Rules (2005), Dragon Eyes (2012) and Breakout (2016). Alexander Gustafsson is an actor, known for Johan Falk: Blodsdiamanter (2015), UFC on Fox (2011) and UFC: Road to the Octagon (2012). She is the former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion and the first Invcta FC Strawweight Champion. Esparza is the only woman to win two inaugural titles with two different MMA promotions and as of January 2021, she is fourth in the UFC's women's strawweight rankings.Known for her wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu skills, Esparza is one of the most well-rounded fighters there is. Frank Mir was born on May 24, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA as Francisco Santos Mir III. Anthony Pettis is an actor and producer, known for WI MMA Today (2012), UFC on Fox (2011) and UFC Embedded on FOX (2015). He is known for his work on Blood and Bone (2009), Sci-Fighter (2004) and Gutshot Straight (2014). These are the best MMA fighters from the United States. Inside the Lion's Den is the remarkable story of Ken Shamrock's ascent to the top of reality martial combat. A legendary Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter and former professional wrestler, Shamrock is an inspiration to thousands. Eddie Alvarez was born on November 1, 1984 in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 3) Hamid Sourian. Hayabusa Chikara 4 MMA Shorts. Adesanya has the UFC score of 4-0, and he has never lost an MMA fight in his career. He is known for his work on Halloween II (2009), No Way Out and Bobby Z (2007). 8-Miesha Tate (18-6) One of the best female UFC fighter Miesha Theresa Tate is another American MMA who fights in UFC. He is an actor, known for Bobby Z (2007), Bomb City (2017) and EliteXC Saturday Night Fights (2008). The cookie monster, an American professional mixed martial artist currently competes in the UFC Strawweight divison. As of January 2021, she ranks #8 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings. Kamaru Usman is the pound-for-pound best male fighter in all MMA. Nevertheless, he is still one of the best MMA fighters ever. Johnson began his career in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2007 and won his professional debut via first-round knockout. We at Asian Persuasion MMA have ranked the top ten pound-for-pound Indian MMA fighters. He has been married to Rebecca Dillashaw since 2014. 1 spot at 145 pounds in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie featherweight rankings, and he also climbs to No. Daniel Cormier, a relatively short Heavyweight, has met success against bigger opponents in freestyle wrestling and later in Mixed Martial Arts. Georges St-Pierre. She is famous with her grappling skills during fight. Most wins in UFC history (13) among women. Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks is an American mixed martial artist and an accomplished former collegiate wrestler.He is the current UFC Welterweight Champion.Johny can be found on Facebook, and on Twitter.. American sports magazine Sports Illustrated named him as one of the top MMA fighters of the 2000s. Other disciplines don't really work, like tae kwon do. Renan Barão is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and the former UFC Bantamweight Champion. 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