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 best fights.
1. Renato Sobral defeats Jeremy Horn
On September 6, 2003 Renato Sobral faced Jeremy Horn in a light 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 was on a 3-fight winning streak and Horn was on a 15-fight winning streak. 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 was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Tamura was on a 4-fight winning streak. Sobral won via majority decision.
3. 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 was coming off a loss, while Fulton was coming off a win. Sobral submitted Travis Fulton via armbar in the 1st round.
4. Renato Sobral defeats Kiyoshi Tamura in their 2nd fight
On February 24, 2001 Renato Sobral faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Sobral was 25 years old with a record of 17-2, and Tamura was 31 with a record of 23-6-3. Sobral was coming off a win, while Tamura was coming off a loss. Sobral won via majority decision.
5. 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 was coming off a loss, while Lawler was coming off a win. Sobral won via unanimous decision.
6. Renato Sobral KOs Bobby Southworth
On November 21, 2008 Renato Sobral fought Bobby Southworth for the Strikeforce light heavyweight title. Sobral was 33 years old with a record of 33-8, and Southworth was 38 with a record of 9-5. Sobral was on a 3-fight winning streak and Southworth was coming off a win. Sobral stopped Bobby Southworth via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
7. 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 was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Ilyukhin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sobral submitted Mikhail Ilyukhin via armbar in the 3rd round.
8. Renato Sobral submits Zaza Tkeshelashvili
On October 28, 1999 Renato Sobral faced Zaza Tkeshelashvili. Sobral was 24 years old with a record of 7-0, and Tkeshelashvili was 34 with a record of 8-1. Sobral was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Tkeshelashvili was on a 6-fight winning streak. Sobral submitted Zaza Tkeshelashvili via kimura in the 2nd round.