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Middleweight
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Fight: Arona vs. Rua
24 NOV SUN '02 12:00 AM
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3 rounds
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Main Info
nickname
The Brazilian Tiger
Ninja
Forms
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
W
W
Nationality
Brazil 
Brazil
Age
(1978-07-17) 47
45 (1980-05-22)
Weight
(84 kg) 185 lbs
185 lbs (84 kg)
Height
(181 cm) 5′11″
5′11″ (181 cm)
Reach
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Social Media
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Win-Loss Records
Wins
14
2 KO/TKO - 11%
3 submission - 16%
9 decision - 47%
20
27% - 9 KO/TKO
27% - 9 submission
6% - 2 decision
Losses
5
3 KO/TKO - 16%
0 submission - 0%
2 decision - 11%
13
21% - 7 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
18% - 6 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arona vs. Rua
Which event are Ricardo Arona and Murilo Rua fighting in?
They are set to face each other in Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2.
How many rounds is the Ricardo Arona vs. Murilo Rua?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round PFC, Pride FC fight.
Which organization is hosting the Ricardo Arona vs. Murilo Rua?
The fight is organized by the Pride Fighting Championships (PFC, Pride FC).
When is the Ricardo Arona vs. Murilo Rua fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on November 24, 2002
At what time does the Ricardo Arona vs. Murilo Rua fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Ricardo Arona vs. Murilo Rua fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Tokyo Dome.
In which weight class are Ricardo Arona and Murilo Rua competing?
They are competing in the UFC Middleweight.
What are the nationalities of Ricardo Arona and Murilo Rua?
Ricardo Arona represents Brazil, and Murilo Rua represents Brazil.
What type of fight is the Ricardo Arona vs. Murilo Rua?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Middleweight.
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