Chael Sonnen vs Renato Sobral

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Key Stats

Chael SonnenvsRenato Sobral
14
Fights
10
7
Wins
6
7
Losses
4
2
Finishes
4
3
Title Fights
1
1h 38m
Control Time
0h 41m

Striking Stats

Chael SonnenvsRenato Sobral
410
Sig. Strikes Landed
162
45.6%
Sig. Strike Acc.
52.3%
29.3
Sig. Str / Fight
16.2
0
Knockdowns
0
259
Head Strikes
110
68
Body Strikes
25
83
Leg Strikes
27

Grappling Stats

Chael SonnenvsRenato Sobral
37
Takedowns Landed
16
53.6%
Takedown Acc.
66.7%
2.6
TD / Fight
1.6
4
Sub. Attempts
17
1
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

SonnenvsSobral
49 yrs
Age
51 yrs
6' 1"
Height
6' 1"
205 lbs.
Weight
205 lbs.
73"
Reach
75"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
864
ELO Rating
979
1,000
Peak ELO
1,058
50.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
28.6%
Finish Rate
66.7%
228
Days / Fight
275

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

SonnenvsSobral
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
1
3
Best Streak
3
WLLWL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWLLW

Win Methods

SonnenvsSobral
0 (0.0%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
2 (28.6%)
Submission
4 (66.7%)
5 (71.4%)
Decision
2 (33.3%)

Head-to-Head Record

Chael Sonnen0
–
Renato Sobral1
L
UFC 55: FurySubmission - R2
Oct 7, 2005
Who Wins?
Chael Sonnen ProfileRenato Sobral Profile

Chael Sonnen vs Renato Sobral: Matchup Breakdown

Chael Sonnen is 7-7 in the Middleweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Renato Sobral is 6-4 at Light Heavyweight, winning 60.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Renato Sobral leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 55: Fury on Oct 7, 2005, won by Renato Sobral by Submission in round 2.

Renato Sobral holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 979 to 864. Career peaks are 1,000 for Chael Sonnen and 1,058 for Renato Sobral. Chael Sonnen has 0 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 7 victories, a 28.6% finish rate. Renato Sobral has 0 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins, finishing 66.7% of the time.

Chael Sonnen stands 6' 1" with a reach of 73" and fights southpaw. Renato Sobral is 6' 1" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Renato Sobral. Chael Sonnen is 49, Renato Sobral is 51.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Chael Sonnen has landed 410 significant strikes at 45.6% accuracy with 37 takedowns and 1h 38m of control time. Renato Sobral has landed 162 at 52.3% with 16 takedowns and 0h 41m of control.

Chael Sonnen has 3 title fights (0 won) against 1 (0 won) for Renato Sobral. They have no opponents in common.

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Have Chael Sonnen and Renato Sobral fought before?

Yes. Chael Sonnen and Renato Sobral have fought once in the UFC. Renato Sobral won by submission at UFC 55: Fury on October 7, 2005.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Chael Sonnen or Renato Sobral?

Chael Sonnen has more UFC wins: 7 to 6. Chael Sonnen's UFC record is 7-7; Renato Sobral's is 6-4.

KO/TKO wins: Chael Sonnen 0, Renato Sobral 0. Submission wins: Chael Sonnen 2, Renato Sobral 4.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Chael Sonnen or Renato Sobral?

Chael Sonnen and Renato Sobral are the same height: 6'1". Renato Sobral has the longer reach: 75 inches to 73.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.