Renato Sobral

Born: 1975-09-07

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Renato da Cunha Sobral is a retired Brazilian Catch Wrestler, mixed martial artist, and was the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. Sobral previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he posted a 6–4 record and has also competed for Bellator, RINGS, Jungle Fight, Cage Rage, Affliction, and ONE FC. He is the Head Instructor of Babalu's Iron Gym Cerritos and has a Luta Livre black belt. He is also a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr.