Best fights of Renato Sobral
Over 16 years as a professional, Renato Sobral has compiled a 37-12 (24) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Renato Sobral defeats Jeremy Horn
On September 6, 2003 Renato Sobral faced Jeremy Horn in a heavyweight bout. Sobral was 27 years old with a record of 23-6, and Horn was 28 with a record of 65-11-4. Sobral won via unanimous decision.
2. Renato Sobral defeats Kiyoshi Tamura
On February 26, 2000 Renato Sobral faced Kiyoshi Tamura. Sobral was 24 years old with a record of 11-0, and Tamura was 30 with a record of 20-3-3. Sobral won via majority decision.
3. Renato Sobral defeats Kiyoshi Tamura
On February 24, 2001 Renato Sobral faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a heavyweight bout. Sobral was 25 years old with a record of 17-2, and Tamura was 31 with a record of 23-6-3. Sobral won via majority decision.
4. Renato Sobral defeats Robbie Lawler
On June 16, 2010 Renato Sobral faced Robbie Lawler in a light heavyweight bout. Sobral was 34 years old with a record of 35-9, and Lawler was 28 with a record of 17-5. Sobral won via unanimous decision.
5. Renato Sobral defeats Tsuyoshi Kosaka
On June 15, 2001 Renato Sobral faced Tsuyoshi Kosaka in a heavyweight bout. Sobral was 25 years old with a record of 18-2, and Kosaka was 31 with a record of 22-11-2. Sobral won via majority decision.
6. Renato Sobral submits Mikhail Ilyukhin
On February 26, 2000 Renato Sobral faced Mikhail Ilyukhin. Sobral was 24 years old with a record of 10-0, and Ilyukhin was 33 with a record of 20-8. Sobral submitted Mikhail Ilyukhin via armbar in the 3rd round.
7. Renato Sobral defeats Hiromitsu Kanehara
On June 15, 2000 Renato Sobral faced Hiromitsu Kanehara. Sobral was 24 years old with a record of 14-1, and Kanehara was 29 with a record of 10-5. Sobral won via unanimous decision.
8. Renato Sobral submits Travis Fulton
On April 20, 2000 Renato Sobral faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. Sobral was 24 years old with a record of 12-1, and Fulton was 22 with a record of 72-23-6. Sobral submitted Travis Fulton via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Renato Sobral defeats Maurice Smith
On November 17, 2000 Renato Sobral faced Maurice Smith in a heavyweight bout. Sobral was 25 years old with a record of 16-2, and Smith was 38 with a record of 11-11. Sobral won via unanimous decision.
10. Renato Sobral defeats Mike Whitehead
On July 19, 2008 Renato Sobral faced Mike Whitehead in a light heavyweight bout. Sobral was 32 years old with a record of 32-8, and Whitehead was 27 with a record of 22-5. Sobral won via unanimous decision.