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Renato Sobral

Nickname Babalu Birthdate 09/07/1975
Height / Weight 6'1" - 205 Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Renato Sobral is best known by MMA fans by his nickname, "Babalu." A dangerous and well rounded fighter, the Brazilian has been in with many of the sports top names and has fought in almost all of the top promotions. After a fairly unsuccessful first run in the UFC that came to an end via a highlight high kick from Chuck Liddell, Babalu went on to win the one-night IFC tournament defeating Trevor Prangley, Mauricio Rua and Jeremy Horn.

The IFC win and a handful of subsequent wins in Cage Rage and Jungle Fight earned Sobral another trip to the UFC Octagon where he quickly earned a rematch with Chuck Liddell, this time for the light heavyweight championship. Sobral would come up short and just two fights later had an infamous moment where he refused to release a choke on David Heath after the fight ended and he was quickly released from the UFC.

Babalu now competes for Strikeforce where he is a former light heavyweight champion.

Babalu Sobral Goes OFF On Promoters, Saying 'No Money, No Babalu.'

In a video interview Renato "Babalu" Sobral goes OFF on Instinct MMA and ONE FC promoters, saying "No Money, No Babalu." Video from MMA Prime and quotes.

Asian MMA: Gregor Gracie Vs. Adam Kayoom Among 3 Additional Fights Booked For ONE FC 4

3 More fights have been booked for ONE FC 4 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Babalu Sobral vs. Tatsuya Mizuno Headlines ONE FC 4, Imanari vs. Issa Tapped as Co-Main Event

Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Renato "Babalu" Sobral vs. DREAM Light Heavyweight Grand Prix finalist Tatsuya Mizuno, and Masakazu Imanari vs. Leandro Issa have been scheduled for ONE FC 4: Destiny of the Warriors, which is slated for June 23 at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Asian MMA: Babalu Sobral vs. Tatsuya Mizuno, Imanari Vs. Issa Set For ONE FC 4

On ONE FC 4, Renato Babalu Sobral will take on Tatsuya Mizuno, and Masakazu Imanari will take on BJJ champ Leandro Issa

USA TODAY/MMA NATION April 2012 Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight

After an impressive showing against #3 Rashad Evans, #1 Jon Jones will set his sights on #2 Dan Henderson.

Asian MMA Update: Babalu Sobral Re-Booked For ONE FC 4, Pang Vs. Ando Set For Legend FC 9, URCC 21 News

Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com provides updates on all the recent Asian MMA News.

USA TODAY/MMA NATION March 2012 Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight

Despite inactivity at the top of the division, our panelists have seen fit to move Dan Henderson ahead of #1 contender Rashad Evans.

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USA TODAY/MMA Nation February 2012 Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight

Next on tap for the light heavyweight division is the fight we've all been waiting for: #1 Jon Jones vs. #2 Rashad Evans.

Asian MMA: Victor Cui Talks About March ONE FC Event In Singapore

Part 2 of the interview I had with Victor Cui this past weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the CEO of ONE Fighting Championship talks about their 3rd event happening on March 31.

Asian MMA: Manhoef Vs. Babalu, Imanari Vs. Belingon Set For ONE FC 3 In Singapore

ONE FC has announced Melvin Manhoef vs. Babalu Sobral, Kevin Belingon vs. Masakazu Imanari for their March show in Singapore.

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UFC on FOX 2 fight card: Chael Sonnen vs Michael Bisping prediction, preview and breakdown

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USA TODAY/MMA Nation January 2012 Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight

With his dominant victory over the veteran Vladimir Matyushenko, Alexander Gustafsson has finally cracked the top 10.

UFC on FOX 2 fight card: Chael Sonnen vs Michael Bisping preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on FOX co-main event between top middleweight contenders Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping. What's the key to victory for both mouthy 185 pounders? Find out inside.

Strikeforce: Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov Dissection

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Renato 'Babalu' Sobral Signs With ONE FC

Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Renato "Babalu" Sobral (36-10) has signed with Singapore-based mixed martial arts promotion ONE Fighting Championship.

Asian MMA Update: DREAM NYE Weigh-Ins, Babalu Sobral Signs With ONE FC, Folayang vs. Teixeira on URCC Cebu

Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the latest tidbits from the Asian MMA scene.

USA TODAY/MMA Nation December 2011 Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight

#1 Jon Jones reaffirmed that status with a dominating submission victory over #6 Lyoto Machida earlier this month.

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