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 top 10 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 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.
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 defeats Murilo Rua
On November 24, 2002 Ricardo Arona faced Murilo Rua in a middleweight bout. Arona was 24 years old with a record of 7-1, and Rua was 22 with a record of 8-1-1. Arona was on a 5-fight winning streak and Rua was on a 2-fight winning streak. Arona won via unanimous decision.
6. Ricardo Arona defeats Jeremy Horn
On August 23, 2000 Ricardo Arona faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Arona was 22 years old with a record of 1-0, and Horn was 24 with a record of 42-7-4. Arona was coming off a win and Horn was on a 3-fight winning streak. Arona won via split decision.
7. Ricardo Arona defeats Dan Henderson
On April 28, 2002 Ricardo Arona faced Dan Henderson in a middleweight bout. Arona was 23 years old with a record of 6-1, and Henderson was 31 with a record of 12-1. Arona was on a 4-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Arona won via split decision.
8. Ricardo Arona defeats Dean Lister
On April 23, 2005 Ricardo Arona faced Dean Lister in a middleweight bout. Arona was 26 years old with a record of 9-2, and Lister was 29 with a record of 7-3. Both Arona and Lister were coming off a win. Arona won via unanimous decision.
9. Ricardo Arona defeats Guy Mezger
On September 24, 2001 Ricardo Arona faced Guy Mezger in a lightweight bout. Arona was 23 years old with a record of 5-1, and Mezger was 33 with a record of 28-11-2. Arona was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Mezger was coming off a loss. Arona won via split decision.
10. Ricardo Arona KOs Gustavo Machado
On August 11, 2001 Ricardo Arona faced Gustavo Machado in a middleweight bout. Arona was 23 years old with a record of 4-1, and Machado was 26 with a record of 4-0. Arona was on a 2-fight winning streak and Machado was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Arona stopped Gustavo Machado via TKO in the 1st round.