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Renato Da Cunha Sobral, born September 7, 1975, also known as "Babalu", is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter, and former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. He is noted for his aggressive style, grappling prowess, and high-caliber submissions. Sobral previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he posted a 6-4 record. He is a member of the Gracie Barra Cerritos and has a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. Some of his MMA achievements include defeating fighters Trevor Prangley, Mauricio Rua, and Jeremy Horn in a single night at IFC's Global Domination tournament. Sobral's background is in wrestling. Before joining the Gracie Barra Combat Team he was a Brazilian national wrestling champion and was trained in Ruas Vale Tudo, a martial arts system developed by Marco Ruas. In October 2008 he opened his own gym, Gracie Barra Cerritos, in Cerritos, California. Sobral last fought Robbie Lawler in a 195 lbs Catchweight bout on June 16, 2010 at Strikeforce: Los Angeles. Renato Sobral won via unanimous decision. |
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| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time |
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| Win | Robbie Lawler | Unanimous Deicsion | Strikeforce: Los Angeles | 6/16/2010 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Loss | Gegard Mousasi | TKO (Punches) | Strikeforce - Carano vs. Cyborg | 8/15/2009 | 1 | 1:00 |
| Win | Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou | Submission (Brabo Choke) | Affliction - Day of Reckoning | 1/24/2009 | 2 | 2:36 |
| Win | Bobby Southworth | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | Strikeforce - Destruction | 11/21/2008 | 1 | 5:00 |
| Win | Mike Whitehead | Decision (Unanimous) | Affliction - Banned | 7/19/2008 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | Rodney Glunder | Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) | PFP - Ring of Fire | 12/9/2007 | 3 | 1 |
| Win | David Heath | Submission (Anaconda Choke) | UFC 74 - Respect | 8/25/2007 | 2 | 3:30 |
| Loss | Jason Lambert | KO (Punch) | UFC 68 - Uprising | 3/3/2007 | 2 | 3:26 |
| Loss | Chuck Liddell | TKO (Punches) | UFC 62 - Liddell vs. Sobral | 8/26/2006 | 1 | 1:35 |
| Win | Mike Van Arsdale | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | UFC 57 - Liddell vs Couture 3 | 2/4/2006 | 1 | 2:21 |
| Win | Chael Sonnen | Submission (Triangle Choke) | UFC 55 - Fury | 10/7/2005 | 2 | 1:20 |