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Renan Barao is the former UFC bantamweight champion. He attempted to move up to featherweight after losing the bantamweight title but he struggled there and will attempt to move back to bantamweight. This is a 140 pound catchweight as ordered by the California State Athletic Commission. Aljamain Sterling is a highly regarded rising star out of the Serra-Longo camp looking for a marquee win to move into the title mix.
Round 1. The fighters exchange kicks early. As Sterling moves in with a kick he falls to the ground off balance. Steling immediately attacks the leg of Barao and appears to be trying to set up a knee bar. Sterling can't get it and takes Barao into his full guard. Barao uses some punches and elbows from top position. Sterling ties up Barao from the bottom and doesn't give up much offense but Sterling isn' t able to threaten with much either. In the final minute, Sterling looks for an arm bar but cannot get it. Barao goes back to work with punches. 10-9 Barao.
Round 2. Barao knocks Sterling down with a kick and looks for an anaconda choke but he gives it up. Sterling lands a left hand and briefly looks for a takedown but gives up on the idea. Moments later, Sterling attempts again and gets the takedown. Sterling quickly takes the back. Sterling connects with a hard elbow and works to maintain control of the back. Sterling drops some heavy elbows and Barao sneaks out of back control. Sterling regains top position and continues with additional hard elbows. Sterling drops some elbows to the butt and follows with punches and elbows to the head. 10-8 Sterling.
Round 3. Sterling rocks Barao with a front kick. He seems to have much more energy than Barao and opens up against the cage including a strong knee to the body. Sterling then looks for another takedown. He doesn't get it and just ends up in a clinch by the cage. After separation, Sterling goes back to the clinch until they are separated again. Barao then looks for a takedown of his own. Barao gets Sterling down late and gets the back at th end. 10-9 Sterling, 29-27 Sterling.
Winner: Aljamain Sterling, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-26).
He didn't get a spectacular finish, but Sterling showcased an impressive overall skill set and won over an opponent with a pretty big name. The bantamweight division has good depth right now and Sterling should have some solid options for his next fight. Renan Barao hasn't looked like an elite fighter for quite some time and it remains doubtful whether he ever will again.
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