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Renato SobralLHW
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Renato Sobral

"Babalu"

BrazilBrazilAge 50Babalu's Iron GymBellator
37
Wins
12
Losses
0
Draws
65%
Finish Rate
9
KO / TKO
15
Submissions
1997
Pro Debut

Biography

Renato Sobral da Cunha, also known as "Babalu", is a retired Brazilian Luta Livre submission grappler, mixed martial artist, and was the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. Sobral previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he posted a 6–4 record and has also competed for Bellator, RINGS, Jungle Fight, Cage Rage, Affliction, and ONE Championship. He is the Head Instructor of Babalu's Iron Gym Cerritos and has a Luta Livre black belt under Marco Ruas and also a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy45%
Takedown accuracy43%

2.23

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.53

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.48

/ 15 min

Takedowns

2.58

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Nov. 17, 2000Born Brazil

How He Wins

KO / TKO9
Decision4
Submission15

Finish Rate

65%
24 of 37
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts49 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesJacob NoeH2HTKO (punches)R3Bellator 96Jun 19, 2013
LossRussiaMikhail ZayatsH2HTKO (punches)R1Bellator 85Jan 17, 2013
WinJapanTatsuya MizunoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1ONE FC: Destiny of WarriorsJun 24, 2012
LossUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu IIDec 4, 2010
WinUnited StatesRobbie LawlerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Los AngelesJun 16, 2010
LossNetherlandsGegard MousasiH2HKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: Carano vs. CyborgAug 15, 2009
WinUnited StatesRameau Thierry SokoudjouH2HSubmission (D'Arce choke)R2Affliction: Day of ReckoningJan 24, 2009
WinUnited StatesBobby SouthworthH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Strikeforce: DestructionNov 21, 2008
WinUnited StatesMike WhiteheadH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Affliction: BannedJul 19, 2008
WinNetherlandsRodney GlunderH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R3Ring of Fire 30: Babalu vs. GlunderDec 9, 2007
WinUnited StatesDavid HeathH2HTechnical Submission (anaconda choke)R2UFC 74Aug 25, 2007
LossUnited StatesJason LambertH2HKO (punch)R2UFC 68Mar 3, 2007
LossUnited StatesChuck LiddellH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral 2Aug 26, 2006
WinUnited StatesMike van ArsdaleH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3Feb 4, 2006
WinUnited StatesChael SonnenH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2UFC 55: FuryOct 7, 2005
WinUnited StatesTravis WiuffH2HSubmission (armbar)R2UFC 52: Couture vs Liddell 2Apr 16, 2005
WinEnglandPierre GuilletH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Cage Rage 10Feb 26, 2005
WinFranceCyrille DiabatéH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Cage Rage 9Nov 27, 2004
WinBrazilJosé Landi-JonsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Jungle Fight 3Oct 23, 2004
WinUnited StatesJeremy HornH2HDecision (unanimous)R3IFC: Global DominationSep 6, 2003
WinBrazilMaurício RuaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3IFC: Global DominationSep 6, 2003
WinSouth AfricaTrevor PrangleyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3IFC: Global DominationSep 6, 2003
WinBrazilMarcelo AzevedoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Heat FC 1: GenesisJul 31, 2003
LossUnited StatesChael SonnenH2HDecisionN/AHitman Fighting 3May 2, 2003
LossUnited StatesChuck LiddellH2HKO (head kick)R1UFC 40Nov 22, 2002
WinAustraliaElvis SinosicH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 38Jul 13, 2002
LossUnited StatesKevin RandlemanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 35Jan 11, 2002
LossRussiaFedor EmelianenkoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Rings: 10th AnniversaryAug 11, 2001
WinTsuyoshi KohsakaDecision (majority)R2Rings: World Title Series 2Jun 15, 2001
WinJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HDecision (majority)R2Rings: King of Kings 2000 FinalFeb 24, 2001
WinUnited StatesMaurice SmithH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 28Nov 17, 2000
LossNetherlandsValentijn OvereemH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block AOct 9, 2000
WinGeorgiaTariel BitsadzeH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block AOct 9, 2000
WinJapanHiromitsu KaneharaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Rings: Millennium Combine 2Jun 15, 2000
WinRussiaJacob ZobninH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Rings Russia: Russia vs. The WorldMay 20, 2000
WinUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Rings: Millennium Combine 1Apr 20, 2000
LossUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HDecision (majority)R2Rings: King of Kings 1999 FinalFeb 26, 2000
WinJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HDecision (majority)R2Rings: King of Kings 1999 FinalFeb 26, 2000
WinRussiaMikhail IlyukhinH2HSubmission (armbar)R3Rings: King of Kings 1999 FinalFeb 26, 2000
WinUnited StatesBrad KohlerH2HKO (soccer kick)R2WEF: Goin' PlatinumJan 15, 2000
WinEnglandLee HasdellH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Rings: King of Kings 1999 Block AOct 28, 1999
WinGeorgiaZaza TkeshelashviliH2HSubmission (kimura)R2Rings: King of Kings 1999 Block AOct 28, 1999
WinBrazilDario AmorimH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1BVF 14: Circuito Brasileiro de Vale Tudo 5Jul 24, 1999
WinBrazilPedro OtavioH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1BVF 14: Circuito Brasileiro de Vale Tudo 5Jul 24, 1999
WinBrazilAugusto Menezes SantosH2HSubmission (americana)R1BVF 14: Circuito Brasileiro de Vale Tudo 5Jul 24, 1999
WinBrazilFernando CerchiariH2HKO (punches)R1IVC 8: The Road Back to the TopJan 20, 1999
WinBrazilMarco ViniciosH2HTKO (retirement)R2Desafio: Rio vs. São PauloSep 27, 1997
WinBrazilManoel VicenteH2HTKO (punches and stomp)R1Desafio: Rio vs. São PauloSep 27, 1997
WinBrazilClaudio PalmaH2HTKO (submission to leg kicks)R1Desafio: Rio vs. São PauloSep 27, 1997

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.