BC"The Brazilian Tiger"Ricardo Arona Record: 14-5-0
Light HeavyweightRecord14-5-0
Age48
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Combat Edge Elo1697
Last fight2009.09.12
Ricardo Arona has a 14-5-0 professional record and is 48 years old in the Light Heavyweight division, representing Brazilian Top Team (1657 average active-roster Elo across 3 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Ricardo Arona career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1697Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1482
Light HeavyweightTBD
Peak1729
Last move+15
Opponent quality1655avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1729 Elo after defeating Wanderlei Silva (2005-08-28)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Light Heavyweight
Recent Elo history
WinMarvin Eastman2009-09-12 | Decision+15LossRameau Thierry Sokoudjou2007-04-08 | Punch -26WinAlistair Overeem2006-09-10 | Punches +20LossWanderlei Silva2005-12-31 | Decision -11LossMaurício Rua2005-08-28 | Punches -30Ricardo Arona quick answers
What is Ricardo Arona's record?
Ricardo Arona's professional MMA record is 14-5-0.
How old is Ricardo Arona?
Ricardo Arona is 48 years old.
What weight class is Ricardo Arona?
Ricardo Arona fights at Light Heavyweight in BC.
What gym does Ricardo Arona represent?
Ricardo Arona is associated with Brazilian Top Team, whose 3 active Combat Edge fighters average 1657 Elo.
How tall is Ricardo Arona?
Ricardo Arona is 5'11" tall.
How much does Ricardo Arona weigh?
Ricardo Arona competes at Light Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 200 lbs.
What is Ricardo Arona's Combat Edge Elo?
Ricardo Arona's Combat Edge Elo is 1697, with a peak Elo of 1729.
How strong is Ricardo Arona's recent opposition?
Ricardo Arona's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1655 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Ricardo Arona's last fight?
Ricardo Arona's latest tracked pro fight was against Marvin Eastman at Bitetti Combat on 2009.09.12.
What is Ricardo Arona's recent form?
Ricardo Arona's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Ricardo Arona usually win?
Ricardo Arona's 14 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 9 decisions, with 36% ending before the final bell.
3Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
9Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Ricardo Arona stats
Record : 14 / 5 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
TBDFighter4.02UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
TBDFighter50%UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
TBDFighter3.76UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
TBDFighter51%UFC light heavyweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
TBDFighter1.36UFC light heavyweight avg
Takedown accuracy
TBDFighter30%UFC light heavyweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
TBDFighter58%UFC light heavyweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
TBDFighter0.59UFC light heavyweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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