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Renato Sobral

"Babalu"
37-12-0★ 1bonusBrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 2-2-3

Last fight: Loss vs Jacob Noe · TKO · Jun 18, 2013

37-12-0 · 24 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Jacob NoeTKO · R3 3:32
BellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 96·June 18, 2013

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CAREER SUMMARY

Renato Sobral holds a professional MMA record of 37-12-0. Sobral has won 37 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 19 by submission, 13 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Sobral lands 2.01 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 2.97 takedowns per 15 minutes. Sobral also has 7 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: June 18, 2013. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, ONE, STRIKEFORCE, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
75"191 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Sep 7, 1975
Age
51
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Jacob Noe
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 96· Jun 18, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 37-12 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R3 · 3:32
  2. LOSS
    vs Mikhail Zayats
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 85· Jan 16, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 37-11 vs 20-6
    TKO
    R1 · 4:49
  3. WIN
    vs Tatsuya Mizuno
    ONE · Destiny Of Warriors· Jun 23, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 37-10 vs 10-8
    SUB
    R1 · 0:31
  4. LOSS
    vs Dan Henderson
    Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu 2· Dec 3, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 36-10 vs 26-8
    TKO
    R1 · 1:53
  5. WIN
    vs Robbie Lawler
    Strikeforce: Los Angeles· Jun 15, 2010· Catchweight· 36-9 vs 17-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Gegard MousasiTitle bout
    Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg· Aug 14, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 35-9 vs 26-2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:00
  7. WIN
    vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
    Affliction 2· Jan 24, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 35-8 vs 5-4
    SUB
    R2 · 2:36
  8. WIN
    vs Bobby Southworth×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Strikeforce: Destruction· Nov 20, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 34-8 vs 9-6
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Mike Whitehead
    Affliction 1· Jul 19, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 33-8 vs 22-6
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Rodney Glunder
    Philippines Regional· Dec 9, 2007· 32-8 vs 24-14-3
    SUB
  11. WIN
    vs David Heath
    UFC 74: RESPECT· Aug 25, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 31-8 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R2 · 3:30
  12. LOSS
    vs Jason Lambert
    UFC 68: THE UPRISING· Mar 3, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 30-8 vs 23-6
    TKO
    R2 · 3:36
    FOTN
  13. LOSS
    vs Chuck LiddellTitle bout
    UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· Aug 25, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 30-7 vs 20-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:35
  14. WIN
    vs Mike van Arsdale
    UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· Feb 4, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 30-6 vs 8-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:21
  15. WIN
    vs Chael Sonnen
    UFC 55: Fury· Oct 7, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 29-6 vs 14-7-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:20
  16. WIN
    vs Travis Wiuff
    UFC 52: Couture vs Liddell II· Apr 16, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 28-6 vs 35-5
    SUB
    R2 · 0:24
  17. WIN
    vs Pierre Guillet
    Cage Rage· Feb 26, 2005· 27-6 vs 8-3
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Cyrille Diabate
    Cage Rage· Nov 27, 2004· 26-6 vs 6-4-1
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Jose Landi-Jons
    Jungle Fight· Oct 23, 2004· 25-6 vs 19-9
    DEC
  20. WIN
    vs Jeremy Horn
    IFC 17: Global Domination· Sep 6, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 24-6 vs 65-12-4
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Mauricio Rua
    IFC 17: Global Domination· Sep 6, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 23-6 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R3 · 3:07
  22. WIN
    vs Trevor Prangley
    IFC 17: Global Domination· Sep 6, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 22-6 vs 8-1
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Marcelo Azevedo
    Heat Fighting Championship· Jul 31, 2003· 21-6 vs 0-1
    DEC
  24. LOSS
    vs Chael Sonnen
    California Regional· May 2, 2003· 20-6 vs 7-1-1
    DEC
  25. LOSS
    vs Chuck Liddell
    UFC 40: Vendetta· Nov 22, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 20-5 vs 13-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:55
  26. WIN
    vs Elvis Sinosic
    UFC 38: Brawl At The Hall· Jul 13, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 20-4 vs 4-7-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  27. LOSS
    vs Kevin Randleman
    UFC 35: Throwdown· Jan 11, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 19-4 vs 10-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  28. LOSS
    vs Fedor Emelianenko
    Rings Japan· Aug 11, 2001· Heavyweight· 19-3 vs 7-1
    UD
  29. WIN
    vs Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
    Rings Japan· Jun 15, 2001· Heavyweight· 19-2 vs 35-24-2
    MD
  30. WIN
    vs Kiyoshi Tamura
    Rings Japan· Feb 24, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 18-2 vs 35-13-3
    MD
  31. WIN
    vs Maurice Smith
    UFC 28: High Stakes· Nov 17, 2000· Heavyweight· 17-2 vs 11-15
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  32. LOSS
    vs Valentijn Overeem
    Rings Japan· Oct 9, 2000· Heavyweight· 16-2 vs 17-11
    SUB
    R1 · 2:19
  33. WIN
    vs Tariel Bitsadze
    Rings Japan· Oct 9, 2000· Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 28-18
    SUB
    R1 · 2:58
  34. WIN
    vs Hiromitsu Kanehara
    Rings Japan· Jun 15, 2000· Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 15-8
    UD
  35. WIN
    vs Yakub Zobnin
    Rings Russia· May 20, 2000· Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:20
  36. WIN
    vs Travis Fulton
    Rings Japan· Apr 20, 2000· Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 72-23-6
    SUB
    R1 · 4:49
  37. LOSS
    vs Dan Henderson
    Rings Japan· Feb 26, 2000· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 9-0
    MD
  38. WIN
    vs Kiyoshi Tamura
    Rings Japan· Feb 26, 2000· Heavyweight· 12-0 vs 32-10-3
    MD
  39. WIN
    vs Mikhail Iliyukhin
    Rings Japan· Feb 26, 2000· Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 26-15
    SUB
    R3 · 0:40
  40. WIN
    vs Brad Kohler
    World Extreme Fighting· Jan 15, 2000· 10-0 vs 11-6
    TKO
  41. WIN
    vs Lee Hasdell
    Rings Japan· Oct 28, 1999· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 11-9-3
    UD
  42. WIN
    vs Zaza Tkeshelashvili
    Rings Japan· Oct 28, 1999· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 14-11
    SUB
    R2 · 1:11
  43. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Brazil Regional· Jul 24, 1999· 5-0
    SUB
  44. WIN
    vs Pedro Otavio
    Brazil Regional· Jul 24, 1999· 5-0 vs 15-6
    SUB
  45. WIN
    vs Dario Amorim
    Brazil Regional· Jul 24, 1999· 5-0 vs 2-2
    SUB
  46. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    International Vale Tudo Championship· Jan 20, 1999· 4-0
    TKO
  47. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 27, 1997· 1-0
    SUB
  48. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 27, 1997· 1-0
    TKO
  49. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Sao Paulo Regional· Sep 27, 1997· 1-0
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Reign MMA

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
98 · top 5% in division
Submission Threat
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power84
Kick power66
Punch speed47
Kick speed53
Accuracy48
Takedowns98
Ground striking98
Submissions98
Chin69
Body strength74
Cardio63

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 37-12-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.01per min
52% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.25per min
51% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.97per 15 min
67% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts3.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 6-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.01per min
52% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.25per min
51% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.97per 15 min
67% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts3.2per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Renato Sobral sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Renato Sobral has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Jason Lambert · UFC 68: THE UPRISINGMar 3, 2007

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1709▼18
Peak
1794Jan 24, 2009
Rated fights
44
150016001700180020002003200620092012Jul 24, 1999 · 1593Jul 24, 1999 · 1545Oct 28, 1999 · 1619Oct 28, 1999 · 1656Jan 15, 2000 · 1690Feb 26, 2000 · 1662Feb 26, 2000 · 1706Feb 26, 2000 · 1685Apr 20, 2000 · 1727May 20, 2000 · 1737Jun 15, 2000 · 1750Oct 9, 2000 · 1735Oct 9, 2000 · 1714Nov 17, 2000 · 1750Feb 24, 2001 · 1767Jun 15, 2001 · 1780Aug 11, 2001 · 1757Jan 11, 2002 · 1722Jul 13, 2002 · 1727Nov 22, 2002 · 1716May 2, 2003 · 1706Jul 31, 2003 · 1709Sep 6, 2003 · 1717Sep 6, 2003 · 1726Sep 6, 2003 · 1733Oct 23, 2004 · 1730Nov 27, 2004 · 1737Feb 26, 2005 · 1744Apr 16, 2005 · 1759Oct 7, 2005 · 1770Feb 4, 2006 · 1780Aug 26, 2006 · 1766Mar 3, 2007 · 1749Aug 25, 2007 · 1763Dec 9, 2007 · 1770Jul 19, 2008 · 1777Nov 21, 2008 · 1787Jan 24, 2009 · 1794Aug 15, 2009 · 1779Jun 16, 2010 · 1789Dec 4, 2010 · 1776Jun 23, 2012 · 1742Jan 17, 2013 · 1727Jun 19, 2013 · 17091709

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Frequently asked questions

When does Renato Sobral fight next?

Renato Sobral has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Renato Sobral's record?

Renato Sobral's professional MMA record is 37-12-0.

Who is Renato Sobral fighting next?

Renato Sobral's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Renato Sobral fight last?

Renato Sobral most recently fought Jacob Noe at Bellator MMA: Bellator 96 on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Renato Sobral fight in?

Renato Sobral fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Renato Sobral have?

Renato Sobral has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 19 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Renato Sobral won?

Renato Sobral has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Renato Sobral?

Renato Sobral is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Renato Sobral weigh?

Renato Sobral weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Renato Sobral's reach?

Renato Sobral has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Renato Sobral?

Renato Sobral is 51 years old (born Sep 7, 1975).

Where is Renato Sobral from?

Renato Sobral is from Brazil.

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