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From: http://www.tatame.com/2007/12/13/Aro...sion-in-Hawaii

Arona calms down confusion in Hawaii
By Eduardo Ferreira

Sponsored by one of the world's most famous surfwear, Quicksilver, the black-belt Jiu-Jitsu fighter, Ricardo Arona was invited to the final stage of the WCT (first division of surfing), which is happening in Hawaii, to give lessons to the surf athletes sponsored by the brand, including Kelly Slater. "I made a camp with the athletes before the competition and I will give some lessons then as well. I´ve done this sponsorship with Quicksilver when I was in France, where I lectured for some athletes", said Arona, which separated a fight between the Brazilian Neco Padaratz and Hawaiian Sunny Garcia, who was angry after an interference of Neco in his wave. Sunny began attacking Neco in the water and followed him in the sand when Arona came on the scene and calmed down the nerves. Neco wa qualifyed, while Sanny was out and still received a fine for the aggression.

Arona is an example of one of the professionals in MMA. Koppenhaver should take notes on how to conduct himself outside of the ring.

[smoogy]

People always try to rag on Arona but he is a fuckin beast. If he could just eliminate the posturing every time he loses I would actually root for him.

Oh yeah, and if the incredibly ripped Arona we saw in the WEC preview video was anywhere near me I would not be starting shit.

[Mirko45]

Cool read, I too would like Arona lot more if he wasn't just a sore loser. That trade mark douchebag shrug of his annoys me to no end

[neonatural45]

When your a proffesional fighter the last thing you can do is kick the shit out of non-proffesional fighters. Why do you think Bas didn't kick the shit out of Urlacher? Becuase it would no only get him thrown in jail but it would also make a bad image for the sport, good move by Arona but I agree with the person who said he is a sore loser and thats why I dislike him.

[Palma]

Sunny Garcia is such a punk. He only starts shit with little guys and he still gets his ass kicked. He aint welcome in Santa Cruz.

[the dazzle]

if i were drunk and picked a fight with Arona. i deserve to get my ass beat. who knows though i might get a lucky punch in and KO him, then he will blame getting KO'd by a drunk guy on the flu or something. im not a fan of his at all, but he is ripped as hell.

[Brutus]

i really dont care what kind of shape that a fighting Arona was in, if he were try to break up a fight i was in, i'd definately prolly take his advice. the mother fucker is huge. period. just look at his expression and most would prolly cave.

anyway, good for him. hope he gets to the top soon. he's a solid fighter.