Best fights of Ricardo Arona
Over 9 years as a professional, Ricardo Arona has compiled a 14-5 (5) record, including two title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Ricardo Arona defeats Wanderlei Silva
On August 28, 2005 Ricardo Arona faced Wanderlei Silva in a middleweight bout. Arona was 27 years old with a record of 11-2, and Silva was 29 with a record of 29-4-1. Arona was on a 3-fight winning streak and Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak. Arona won via unanimous decision.
2. Ricardo Arona defeats Jeremy Horn in their 2nd fight
On August 11, 2001 Ricardo Arona faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Arona was 23 years old with a record of 3-1, and Horn was 25 with a record of 50-10-4. Arona was coming off a win and Horn was on a 5-fight winning streak. Arona won via majority decision.
3. Ricardo Arona KOs Kazushi Sakuraba
On June 26, 2005 Ricardo Arona faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a middleweight bout. Arona was 26 years old with a record of 10-2, and Sakuraba was 35 with a record of 17-8-1. Both Arona and Sakuraba were on a 2-fight winning streak. Arona stopped Kazushi Sakuraba via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Ricardo Arona submits Hiromitsu Kanehara
On June 15, 2001 Ricardo Arona faced Hiromitsu Kanehara in a middleweight bout. Arona was 22 years old with a record of 2-1, and Kanehara was 30 with a record of 15-7. Both Arona and Kanehara were coming off a loss. Arona submitted Hiromitsu Kanehara via kneebar in the 2nd round.
5. Ricardo Arona loses to Wanderlei Silva in their 2nd fight via split decision
On December 31, 2005 Ricardo Arona fought Wanderlei Silva for the Pride middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Arona was 27 years old with a record of 12-3, and Silva was 29 with a record of 29-5-1. Both Arona and Silva were coming off a loss. Arona lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Silva.