After nine years spent in the Octagon, former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao is headed to a new home, at least for three more fights. Per MMA Fighting, the 33-year-old signed a three-fight contract with Brazilian promotion Taura MMA.
Taura MMA has gathered some buzz over the past few days for picking up a number of UFC vets for its roster, such as Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva, Efrain Escudero, and Rousimar Palhares, among others. According to Combate’s report, Barao is scheduled to have his debut on November 21, against an undisclosed opponent, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.