Fighter

Renato Sobral

"Babalu"

37-12-0★ 1bonus Brazil

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Grappling 2-2-3

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Renato Sobral holds a professional MMA record of 37-12-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 49 bouts on record. Renato 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, Renato Sobral lands 2.23 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 2.48 takedowns per 15 minutes. Renato Sobral also has 7 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: June 23, 2012. Tracked organizations: ONE, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1975-09-07
Age: 50
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 6% in division

Submission Threat

99 · best in division

Punch power84

Kick power58

Punch speed47

Kick speed51

Accuracy48

Takedowns98

Ground striking98

Submissions99

Chin70

Body strength74

Cardio66

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 37-11-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.23per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.53per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.48per 15 min

42% success

Takedowns stuffed65%

Submission attempts2.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Renato Sobral has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ FOTN ×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.

All-time bonus leaders →

Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1696▼16
Peak: 1771Jan 24, 2009
Rated fights: 46

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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 Tatsuya Mizuno at Destiny Of Warriors on Saturday, June 23, 2012, WIN (Submission).

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 50 years old (born Sep 7, 1975).

Where is Renato Sobral from?

Renato Sobral is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY