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Pedro RizzoHW
HeavyweightMMA+ Kickboxing

Pedro Rizzo

"The Rock"

BrazilBrazilAge 52Ruas Vale TudoM-1
20
Wins
11
Losses
0
Draws
80%
Finish Rate
15
KO / TKO
31-2-1
Kickboxing
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Pedro Augusto Rizzo is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed for the UFC, PRIDE, M-1 Global, and Affliction. Although he never captured the UFC Heavyweight Championship, Rizzo competed for it three times and was regarded as a top contender for many years. Coming from a Muay Thai background, Rizzo competed in Vale Tudo before transitioning into mixed martial arts. Often regarded as one of the most dangerous strikers in heavyweight history, Rizzo holds notable victories over former UFC champions Mark Coleman, Dan Severn, Josh Barnett, Andrei Arlovski, Ricco Rodriguez and Ken Shamrock.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy34%
Takedown accuracy29%

1.93

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.02

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.26

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0.39

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Oct. 16, 1998Born Brazil

How He Wins

KO / TKO15
Decision2
Submission1

Finish Rate

80%
16 of 20
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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L
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W

Mixed Martial Arts31 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesAndrew Flores SmithH2HTKO (leg kicks)R1Face to Face 12Sep 12, 2015
LossJapanSatoshi IshiiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3IGF: Genome 26May 26, 2013
LossRussiaFedor EmelianenkoH2HKO (punches)R1M-1 Global: Fedor vs. RizzoJun 21, 2012
WinUnited StatesKen ShamrockH2HTKO (leg kicks and punches)R1Impact FC 2Jul 18, 2010
WinCanadaGary GoodridgeH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2Washington Combat: Battle of the LegendsMay 15, 2010
WinUnited StatesJeff MonsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bitetti Combat MMA 4Sep 12, 2009
LossNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HKO (punches)R1Ultimate Chaos: Lashley vs. SappJun 27, 2009
LossUnited StatesJosh BarnettH2HKO (punch)R2Affliction: BannedJul 19, 2008
WinUnited StatesJeff MonsonH2HTKO (punches)R3Art of War 3Sep 1, 2007
WinUnited StatesJustin EilersH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Art of War 1Mar 9, 2007
LossRussiaRoman ZentsovH2HKO (punch)R1PRIDE 31Feb 26, 2006
LossRussiaSergei KharitonovH2HTKO (soccer kick and punches)R1PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005Jun 26, 2005
WinUnited StatesRicco RodriguezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 45Nov 21, 2003
WinUnited StatesTra TelligmanH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2UFC 43Jun 6, 2003
LossBelarusVladimir MatyushenkoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 41Feb 28, 2003
LossUnited StatesGan McGeeH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1UFC 39Sep 27, 2002
WinBelarusAndrei ArlovskiH2HKO (punches)R3UFC 36Mar 22, 2002
LossUnited StatesRandy CoutureH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC 34Nov 2, 2001
LossUnited StatesRandy CoutureH2HDecision (Unanimous)R5UFC 31May 4, 2001
WinUnited StatesJosh BarnettH2HKO (punch)R2UFC 30Feb 23, 2001
WinUnited StatesDan SevernH2HTKO (submission to leg kicks)R1UFC 27Sep 22, 2000
LossUnited StatesKevin RandlemanH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 26Jun 9, 2000
WinTsuyoshi KohsakaTKO (punches)R3UFC 23Nov 19, 1999
WinUnited StatesTra TelligmanH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 20May 7, 1999
WinUnited StatesMark ColemanH2HDecision (split)R1UFC 18Jan 8, 1999
WinTank AbbottKO (punch)R1UFC BrazilOct 16, 1998
WinUnited StatesRichard HeardH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1World Vale Tudo Championship 3Jan 19, 1997
WinUnited StatesVernon WhiteH2HKO (soccer kick)R1World Vale Tudo Championship 2Nov 10, 1996
WinBelgiumMichael TielrooyH2HSubmission (keylock)R1World Vale Tudo Championship 2Nov 10, 1996
WinNicholas Hill (as Niccolaus)TKO (submission to punches)R1World Vale Tudo Championship 2Nov 10, 1996
WinEric LabailleH2HTKO (punches)R1IMA: Battle of StylesOct 26, 1996

Kickboxing& Muay Thai31-2-1

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossSurinameLloyd van DamsTKO (Corner Stoppage)R2Nikko T. Press Productions: Battle of the BestMay 11, 1997
WinHollandRob van EsdonkTKO (Corner Stoppage)R3Nikko T. Press Productions: Battle of the BestMay 11, 1997
WinOrlando BreienburgDecision (Unanimous)R3Nikko T. Press Productions: Battle of the BestMay 11, 1997
LossMichael ThompsonTKO (Doctor Stoppage)R3K-1 Hercules '95Dec 9, 1995

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Andrew Flores SmithAndrew Flores Smith18-13-0 · LHWSatoshi IshiiSatoshi Ishii25-13-1 · HWFedor EmelianenkoFedor Emelianenko40-7-0 · HWKen ShamrockKen Shamrock28-17-2 · HWGary GoodridgeGary Goodridge23-22-1 · HWJeff MonsonJeff Monson60-26-1 · HWGilbert YvelGilbert Yvel40-16-1 · HWJosh BarnettJosh Barnett35-8-0 · HWJustin EilersJustin Eilers19-7-1 · HWRoman ZentsovRoman Zentsov18-12-0 · HWSergei KharitonovSergei Kharitonov35-8-0 · HWRicco RodriguezRicco Rodriguez54-27-0 · HW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.

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