It has recently been reported that former Pride and Shooto fighter David Baron has signed a contact with the UFC.Baron is a French fighter who rocleted to fame with a win over Hayato "Mach" Sakurai at a recent Shooto event. This win was a complete suprise that shocked the MMA world. This fight is potentially the reason that Baron was brought to the UFC's attention.
Baron also fought for Pride, losing to Takanori Gomi via rear naked choke at Bushido 12. Baron holds a professional record of 15-2, with losses to Gomi and Per Eklund. It is unclear which weight class Baron will fight in, as his official weight currently stand at 165lbs. With the current state of the UFC divisions, I would expect to see him at Lightweight, as the Welterweight division is currently stacked, but don't be suprised to see him at welterweight either. There is no news on when he will make his debut as yet.
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