Result
Renan BarãoSubmission
MethodSubmission
Round1
Time00:03:57
Elo swing-22Michael McDonald (1744 → 1722)
DateFeb 16, 2013
DivisionBantamweight Interim Title
StatusCompleted
VenueWembley Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Baron | 34-10-0Renan Barão
L
Mayday | 19-4-0Michael McDonald
Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald
Method :Submission
Round :1
Time :00:03:57
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Renan Barão
Elo1598Solid
3Y trend1598 → 1598
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:03:57
MethodSubmission
Michael McDonald
Elo1736Good
3Y trend1733 → 1736
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Renan Barão won this fight by Submission in round 1 at 00:03:57. Renan Barão led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Renan Barão and Michael McDonald across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Renan BarãoMichael McDonald
Elo edge
Renan Barão1598-20 last move
Michael McDonald1736+15 last move
Why they are ranked here
Renan BarãoNot on the active ladder · 1598 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Phillipe Nover (rated 1678 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Jeremy Stephens (rated 1556 at the time): -23.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 5 losses, -89 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1544, not 1598: 54 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Michael McDonaldNot on the active ladder · 1736 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Miguel Torres (rated 1760 at the time): +22.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Renan Barão (rated 1713 at the time): -22.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, -2 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1646, not 1736: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Renan BarãovsMichael McDonald
Total strikes
43vs29
Sig. strikes
36vs26
Takedowns
4vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Renan Barãosubmission leads 44% of wins
Michael McDonaldKO/TKO leads 53% of wins
Common opponents
Peter LigierRenan Barão: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 7, 2023Michael McDonald: win · Decision · Dec 15, 2017
Urijah FaberRenan Barão: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 24, 2025Michael McDonald: loss · Guillotine Choke · Dec 14, 2013
Brad PickettRenan Barão: win · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Nov 5, 2011Michael McDonald: win · Triangle Choke · Aug 17, 2013
Round stats
Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald is a completed Bantamweight Interim Title fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BARAO VS MCDONALD. Renan Barão defeated Michael McDonald by Submission in round 1 at 00:03:57. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald quick answers
Who won Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald?
Renan Barão won Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald by Submission in round 1 at 00:03:57.
What event is Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald on?
Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BARAO VS MCDONALD.
What are the records for Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald?
Renan Barão enters with a 34-10-0 record and Michael McDonald enters with a 19-4-0 record.
What division is Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald?
Renan Barao vs Michael McDonald is listed as a Bantamweight Interim Title fight.
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