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Ricardo Arona

"The Brazilian Tiger"

14-5

Middleweight
Ricardo Arona
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt

Wins

14

2 KO/TKO - 11%
3 submission - 16%
9 decision - 47%

5

Losses

16% - 3 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
11% - 2 decision
hometownBrazil
Age
48(1978-07-17)
Height
5′11″ (181 cm)
Reach-
Weight185 lbs (84 kg)
Stanceorthodox
GymBrazilian Top Team
Social media-

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Past Fights
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USA
Marvin Eastman
(16-9-1)
i
BC - Bitetti Combat 4
12 Sep2009Decision(Unanimous) RD3
Cameroon
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
(3-1)
i
Pride 34: Kamikaze
08 Apr2007KO/TKO(Punch) RD11:59
Netherlands
Alistair Overeem
(24-8)
i
Pride Final Conflict Absolute
10 Sep2006Sub(Punches) RD14:28
Brazil
Wanderlei Silva
(29-5-1)
i
Pride Shockwave 2005
31 Dec2005Decision(Split) RD320:00
Brazil
Maurício Rua
(11-1)
i
Pride Final Conflict 2005
28 Aug2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:54
Brazil
Wanderlei Silva
(29-4-1)
i
Pride Final Conflict 2005
28 Aug2005Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Japan
Kazushi Sakuraba
(17-8-1)
i
Pride Critical Countdown 2005
26 Jun2005KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD25:00
USA
Dean Lister
(7-3)
i
Pride Total Elimination 2005
23 Apr2005Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Russia
Sergey Ignatiev
(3-1)
i
Pride 28: High Octane
31 Oct2004Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD19:05
USA
Quinton Jackson
(19-4)
i
Pride Critical Countdown 2004
20 Jun2004KO/TKO(Slam) RD17:32
Brazil
Murilo Rua
(8-1-1)
i
Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2
24 Nov2002Decision(Unanimous) RD320:00
USA
Dan Henderson
(12-1)
i
Pride 20: Armed and Ready
28 Apr2002Decision(Split) RD320:00
USA
Guy Mezger
(28-12-2)
i
Pride 16: Beasts From the East
24 Sep2001Decision(Split) RD320:00
USA
Jeremy Horn
(50-10-4)
i
Rings Japan: World Title Series 3
11 Aug2001Decision(Majority) RD25:00
Brazil
Gustavo Machado
(3-0)
i
Rings Japan: World Title Series 3
11 Aug2001KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:29
Japan
Hiromitsu Kanehara
(20-9)
i
Rings Japan: World Title Series 2
15 Jun2001Sub(Kneebar) RD20:53
Russia
Fedor Emelianenko
(3-1)
i
Rings Japan: King Of Kings 2000 (Round 2)
22 Dec2000Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jeremy Horn
(42-7-4)
i
Rings Japan: Millennium Combine 3
23 Aug2000Decision(Split) RD215:00
Russia
Andrey Kopylov
(12-16)
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Rings Japan: Millennium Combine 1
20 Apr2000Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00

Frequently Asked Questions About Ricardo Arona

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Ricardo Arona?

    Known as "The Brazilian Tiger" Ricardo Arona's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Ricardo Arona weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 185 pounds, Ricardo Arona's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • Does Ricardo Arona hold a black belt in any martial art?

    Ricardo Arona's credentials include a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, reflecting his mastery in this martial art.

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