Sonnen vs. ‘Babalu’ set for Metamoris VI
Chael Sonnen fought Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral at UFC 55. Now almost ten years later, the two will rematch, but in a professional jiu-jitsu match at Metamoris VI.
Chael Sonnen fought Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral at UFC 55. Now almost ten years later, the two will rematch, but in a professional jiu-jitsu match at Metamoris VI.
Chael Sonnen will meet Renato “Babalu” Sobral on May 9 at Metamoris VI, according to Sonnen. Metamoris founder Ralek Gracie confirmed the news, as well. Gracie said the event would take place in Los Angeles, but he would not confirm the location just yet. Gracie added that Sonnen vs. Sobral will not serve as the main event, which will be announced in the coming days.
Metamoris is a grappling promotion that features 20-minute, submission-only matches. There are no points given so a winner is only declared if there is a submission.