Result
Chael SonnenSubmission
MethodSubmission
Round1
Time00:01:20
DateOct 7, 2005
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
Babalu | 37-12-0Renato Sobral
W
31-17-1Chael Sonnen
Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen
Method :Submission
Round :1
Time :00:01:20
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Renato Sobral
Elo1687Good
3Y trend1719 → 1687
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:01:20
MethodSubmission
Chael Sonnen
Elo1672Good
3Y trend1663 → 1672
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Chael Sonnen won this fight by Submission in round 1 at 00:01:20. Neither fighter led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Renato Sobral and Chael Sonnen across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Renato SobralChael Sonnen
Elo edge
Renato Sobral1687-17 last move
Chael Sonnen1672-13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Renato SobralNot on the active ladder · 1687 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Robbie Lawler (rated 1791 at the time): +14.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Mikhail Zayats (rated 1521 at the time): -22.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -31 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1597, not 1687: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Chael SonnenNot on the active ladder · 1672 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Maurício Rua (rated 1730 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Rashad Evans (rated 1720 at the time): -14.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -2 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1582, not 1672: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Renato SobralvsChael Sonnen
Total strikes
15vs56
Takedowns
4vs0
Sub. attempts
3vs0
Sig. strikes
11vs12
Finishing profile
Renato Sobralsubmission leads 41% of wins
Chael Sonnendecision leads 61% of wins
Common opponents
Fedor EmelianenkoRenato Sobral: loss · Decision · Aug 11, 2001Chael Sonnen: loss · TKO (Punches) · Oct 13, 2018
Maurício RuaRenato Sobral: win · Guillotine Choke · Sep 6, 2003Chael Sonnen: win · Submission (Guillotine Choke) · Aug 17, 2013
Jeremy HornRenato Sobral: win · Decision · Sep 6, 2003Chael Sonnen: loss · Submission (Armbar) · May 27, 2006
Round stats
Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC 55 : ARLOVSKI VS BUENTELLO. Chael Sonnen defeated Renato Sobral by Submission in round 1 at 00:01:20. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen quick answers
Who won Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen?
Chael Sonnen won Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen by Submission in round 1 at 00:01:20.
What event is Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen on?
Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen is listed on UFC 55 : ARLOVSKI VS BUENTELLO.
What are the records for Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen?
Renato Sobral enters with a 37-12-0 record and Chael Sonnen enters with a 31-17-1 record.
What division is Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen?
Renato Sobral vs Chael Sonnen is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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