Archives for Renato Sobral

Exec cited CTE, Dana White replacement in WME evaluation of UFC business

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An email recently made public sheds light into entertainment powerhouse WME’s concerns about the UFC before it was sold in 2016.

Pride Never Die: Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pride FC with 25 of its best moments, part 2

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Remembering 25 of our favorite Pride FC moments on the 25th anniversary of Pride.

Coker Wants A Romero Vs. Mousasi ‘Super’ Fight

Scott Coker says he wants to book Middleweight champion, Gegard Mousasi, against Yoel Romero at either 185- or 205-pounds at some point.

Rose Gracie, daughter of UFC founder Rorion Gracie, calls lack of CTE awareness in MMA ‘criminal negligence’

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Almost three decades after her father helped to revolutionize the martial arts world, Rose Gracie has made it her life’s mission to bring awareness to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Roberto Leitao, former coach of Marco Ruas, Pedro Rizzo and ‘Babalu’ Sobral, dies of COVID-19 in Brazil

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Roberto Leitao trained the likes of Marco Ruas, Pedro Rizzo and Renato Sobral in the early vale tudo days in Brazil.