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 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.