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 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 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.
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 Mike Whitehead
On July 19, 2008 Renato Sobral faced Mike Whitehead in a heavyweight bout. Sobral was 32 years old with a record of 32-8, and Whitehead was 27 with a record of 22-5. Sobral was on a 2-fight winning streak and Whitehead was on a 13-fight winning streak. Sobral won via unanimous decision.
6. 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.
7. 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 was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Kosaka was coming off a loss. Sobral won via majority decision.
8. Renato Sobral submits Travis Wiuff
On April 16, 2005 Renato Sobral faced Travis Wiuff in a heavyweight bout. Sobral was 29 years old with a record of 27-6, and Wiuff was 27 with a record of 35-4. Sobral was on a 7-fight winning streak and Wiuff was on a 19-fight winning streak. Sobral submitted Travis Wiuff via armbar in the 2nd round.
9. Renato Sobral defeats Trevor Prangley
On September 6, 2003 Renato Sobral faced Trevor Prangley in a heavyweight bout. Sobral was 27 years old with a record of 21-6, and Prangley was 31 with a record of 6-0. Sobral was coming off a win and Prangley was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Sobral won via unanimous decision.
10. 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 was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Kanehara was coming off a loss. Sobral won via unanimous decision.