Renato Sobral

RENATO SOBRAL

"Babalu"

6-460% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
BRA

Nationality

Brazil

Birth

07/09/1975 (51)

Birthplace

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

183 cm (6'0")

Biography

Renato "Babalu" Sobral is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. Known for his elite submission grappling and wrestling background, he challenged for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 62. Over his career, he competed at the top level in promotions including the UFC, Strikeforce, Affliction, and Bellator.

WIN BREAKDOWN

10 total fights · 0% KO rate

KO/TKO0 (0%)
Submission4 (67%)
Decision2 (33%)

Fight history (10)

1 / 2
Win
vs David HeathSubmission (Anaconda Choke) (R2)UFC 74: Respect — 25/08/2007
Loss
vs Jason LambertKO/TKO (Punch) (R2)UFC 68: The Uprising — 03/03/2007
Loss
vs Chuck LiddellTKO (punches) (R1)UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral 2 — 26/08/2006
Win
vs Mike van ArsdaleSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) (R1)UFC 57 — 04/02/2006
Win
vs Chael SonnenSubmission (Triangle Choke) (R2)UFC 55 — 07/10/2005

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