UFC President Dana White confirms the release of Renato “Babalu” Sobral after his actions at UFC 74.
According to MMA Weekly UFC Lightheavyweight competitor Renato “Babalu” Sobral has been released from his current UFC contract after his behavior in the fight against David Heath this past weekend at UFC 74: RESPECT.
UFC President Dana White confirmed Sobral’s released, however White also said that he has not ruled out the possibility of bringing Babalu back to the organization in the future. White also followed up by saying that Sobral made a huge mistake with his disregard for the rules at the event.
NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer stated that he would be re-watching the Sobral/Heath fight and would make a decision then as to whether or not he would file a formal complaint against the Brazilian fighter at that point.
Babalu also didn’t help his case when he made his post fight comments and said that he wanted to “teach him a lesson” in reference to his actions against Heath.
Sobral is expected to appear in front of the NSAC this coming Friday, where is official punishment is expected to be handed down.