Born
Sep 7, 1975 · age 51
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
205 lb
Division
Team
UFC career stats
Averages from 10 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 1.62
Strikes absorbed / min 1.01
Striking accuracy 52%
Striking defence 51%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.00
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 2.40
Submissions / 15 min 2.55
Takedown accuracy 67%
Takedown defence 50%
Control time / fight 4:09
Renato "Babalu" Sobral is a retired Brazilian submission specialist who held the Strikeforce light heavyweight title. The Rio de Janeiro native posted a 6-4 UFC record built largely on mat finishes across a career spanning multiple major promotions.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Renato Sobral?
- This archive records Renato Sobral at 6-6-0. Wins split: 4 by submission, 2 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 67% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Renato Sobral?
- Renato Sobral is listed in the Light Heavyweight division.
- Where is Renato Sobral from?
- Renato Sobral is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Born Sep 7, 1975, currently age 51.
- Which gym or team does Renato Sobral train with?
- Renato Sobral trains with Babalu's Iron Gym.
Fight history
2013 2 fights
- Loss June 19, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Light Heavyweight · TKO · referee stoppage · R3 · 3:32
- Loss January 17, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Light Heavyweight · KO · spinning back fist and punches · R1 · 4:49
2007 2 fights
- Win August 25, 2007 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Anaconda Choke · R2 · 03:30
- Loss March 3, 2007 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · KO · Punch · R2 · 03:25
2006 2 fights
- Loss August 26, 2006 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Punches · R1 · 01:35
- Win April 2, 2006 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Rear-Naked Choke · R1 · 02:21
2005 2 fights
- Win July 10, 2005 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Triangle Choke · R2 · 01:19
- Win April 16, 2005 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Armbar · R2 · 00:24
2002 3 fights
- Loss November 22, 2002 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · KO · Head Kick · R1 · 02:54
- Loss November 1, 2002 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
- Win July 13, 2002 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2000 1 fight
- Win November 17, 2000 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
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