Renato "Babulu" Sobral cut from UFC

[KtodaC]

http://ufcjunkie.com/2007/08/30/renato-babalu-sobral-cut-from-ufc-contract/

But, but, but, but I thought he was a big draw and they would never cut him?

[Kimo]

Dana is only doing the politically correct thing to do to save face

i bet you he loves the publicity that this caused, it might even be the most downloaded fight on UFC on Demand

While White said that Sobral is now gone from the organization, he didn’t rule out the possibility of the light heavyweight returning some day.

“I never say never,” White said.

[UziMachine]

to be honest, the 205 division will not be hurt

[roger]

ofcourse it wont Babulu was done with and was only dragging that division down. I hope to never see Babulu in the UFC again

[C-Note]

lol what a great loss :rolleyes:

[Kimo]

However, the NSAC Executive Director, Keith Kizer, sounds as if a suspension will more than likely not happen.
Here’s a snip:
“I’ve looked at the tape a lot. While I do believe there was some intent here, I don’t think this rises to the level of some other things we’ve seen [i.e. the infamous Mike Tyson ear-biting attack on Evander Holyfield in 1997].”
The interesting defense laid forth in this case is that Sobral did not intentionally maintain the choke despite attempts from the referee, Steve Mazzagatti, to peel him off. Sobral is now saying he “did not feel Heath submit or Mazzagatti tapping him on the shoulder.” That’s a far cry from his post-fight remarks that he did it to teach Heath a “lesson” and “some respect.”
Regardless, Babalu has since been cut from his UFC contract (http://ufcmania.com/2007/08/30/bye-bye-babalu-ufc-releases-the-brazilian-from-his-contract/), fined $25,000 and now faces even more possible sanctions.
Does the punishment fit the crime?

[Kimo]

oh dont worry, im sure in 1 years time we will see it happen

after it blows over and Shogun is the UFC champ and Babalu is the EliteXC champ they will meet, mark my words

[KtodaC]

Nobody is taking Rampage's title!

[Kimo]

Babalu releases statement, it seems plausible

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=8816