Pedro Rizzo

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Pedro Rizzo
Born	Pedro Augusto Rizzo (1974-05-03) 3 May 1974 (age 50) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other names	The Rock
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	244 lb (111 kg; 17 st 6 lb)
Division	Heavyweight
Reach	77 in (196 cm)
Style	Muay Thai, Luta Livre, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team	Ruas Vale Tudo Black House American Top Team
Teacher(s)	Marco Ruas
Rank	4th Dan Black Belt in Luta Livre Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Pra Jiad in Muay Thai Black Cord in Capoeira
Years active	1996–2015 (MMA)
Kickboxing record
Total	34
Wins	31
By knockout	30
Losses	2
By knockout	2
Draws	1
Mixed martial arts record
Total	31
Wins	20
By knockout	15
By submission	1
By decision	4
Losses	11
By knockout	7
By decision	4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Pedro Augusto Rizzo (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpedɾu ˈʁizu]; born 3 May 1974) 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.