Barao Shoots Down Reports Of SBC Contract

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Lost in translation?

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight champion, Renan Pegado, denies signing with Serbian Battle Championship (SBC), despite a recent social media post that suggested “Barao” was on the hook for multiple fights.

Turns out those appearances are for an ambassador role only.

“I didn’t sign any contract, I just went to the guest event,” Pegado told Globo’s Combate. “I took a picture because I was part of that event, but not as an event athlete, but just a participation. At the moment I’m not negotiating with any [promotion]. I’m just training, a lot of jiu-jitsu, and organizing some personal things in my life.”

Pegado (34-9, 1 NC) was released by UFC back in December after losing five straight and seven of his last eight. The 33 year-old Brazilian was once ranked No. 1 in the world at 135 pounds and No. 3 pound-for-pound.

How the mighty have fallen.