NAME - RENATO SOBRAL
NICKNAME - BABALU
FIGHTING OUT OF - GRACIE BARRA COMBAT TEAM - COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
AGE - 34
WEIGHT - 205 LBS
HEIGHT - 6 FT 1 IN
MMA RECORD - 35-9
FIGHTER INFO
Sobral, better recognized by MMA fans as "Babalu" and known for his exceptional grappling and submissions, has been a dominating force in the light heavyweight division for many years. Fighting for promotions such as Rings, UFC, and Affliction, Babalu has racked up an list of victories over an impressive roster of fighters, such as Kiyoshi Tamura, Cyrille Diabate, Mauricio Rua, Jeremy Horn, Chael Sonnen, Mike Whitehead, Bobby Southworth, and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou.
Babalu captured the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship on Nov. 21 2008 by defeating Bobby Southworth in San Jose, CA.
Sobral, better recognized by MMA fans as "Babalu" and known for his exceptional grappling and submissions, has been a dominating force in the light heavyweight division for many years. Fighting for promotions such as Rings, UFC, and Affliction, Babalu has racked up an list of victories over an impressive roster of fighters, such as Kiyoshi Tamura, Cyrille Diabate, Mauricio Rua, Jeremy Horn, Chael Sonnen, Mike Whitehead, Bobby Southworth, and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou.
Babalu captured the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship on Nov. 21 2008 by defeating Bobby Southworth in San Jose, CA.
