Bobby Southworth vs. Renato Sobral

Main Event | Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Nov 21, 2008
W
Sobral defeats Southworth
L
KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage 5:00 Round 1 of 5
vs.
KO/TKO 5:00 R1
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Fighter Comparison

33-8-0

Climbed to 34-8
Pro
Record
9-5-0

Fell to 9-6
-346
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+296
(Moderate Underdog)
Challenger

Light Heavyweight
Title Champion

Light Heavyweight

Brazil
Nation

United States
Costa Mesa
California
Fights out of
Santa Cruz
California
33
+2 mos, 2 wks
Age at Fight 38
+11 mos, 5 days
204.0 lbs
(92.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
204.0 lbs
(92.5 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
72.0"
(183cm)
Reach
N/A
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Gracie Barra Gym American Kickboxing Academy

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Destruction
  • Date: Friday 11.21.2008
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: HP Pavilion
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: San Jose, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Ron Kruck
  • Southworth Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Sobral Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Title on Line: Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Southworth
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