Michael McDonald vs Renan Barao
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They have met once
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (2)
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Career UFC bouts
Michael McDonald vs Renan Barao: Matchup Breakdown
Michael McDonald is 6-3 in the Bantamweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Renan Barao is 9-8 at Bantamweight, winning 52.9% of the time. Both are listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Renan Barao leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald on Feb 16, 2013, won by Renan Barao by Submission in round 4.
Michael McDonald holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,012 to 800. Career peaks are 1,101 for Michael McDonald and 1,232 for Renan Barao. Michael McDonald has 2 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 6 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Renan Barao has 2 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 55.6% of the time.
Michael McDonald stands 5' 9" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Renan Barao is 5' 6" with a reach of 70", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Michael McDonald is 35, Renan Barao is 39.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Michael McDonald has landed 216 significant strikes at 42.7% accuracy with 6 takedowns and 7:00 of control time. Renan Barao has landed 922 at 36.8% with 24 takedowns and 36:59 of control.
Michael McDonald has 1 title fight (0 won) against 6 (4 won) for Renan Barao. They share 2 common opponents: Urijah Faber, Brad Pickett.
Have Michael McDonald and Renan Barao fought before?
Yes. Michael McDonald and Renan Barao have fought once in the UFC. Renan Barao won by submission at UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald on February 16, 2013.
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Who has more UFC wins, Michael McDonald or Renan Barao?
Renan Barao has more UFC wins: 9 to 6. Michael McDonald's UFC record is 6-3; Renan Barao's is 9-8.
KO/TKO wins: Michael McDonald 2, Renan Barao 2. Submission wins: Michael McDonald 2, Renan Barao 3.
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Who is taller, Michael McDonald or Renan Barao?
Michael McDonald is taller at 5'9", to Renan Barao's 5'6" (3 inches). Both have a 70-inch reach.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.