Best fights of Pedro Rizzo
Over 19 years as a professional, Pedro Rizzo has compiled a 20-11 (16) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Pedro Rizzo defeats Jeff Monson in their 2nd fight
On September 12, 2009 Pedro Rizzo faced Jeff Monson in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rizzo was 35 years old with a record of 16-9, and Monson was 38 with a record of 32-8. Rizzo was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Monson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Rizzo won via unanimous decision.
2. Pedro Rizzo defeats Justin Eilers
On March 9, 2007 Pedro Rizzo fought Justin Eilers for the vacant IFA heavyweight title. Rizzo was 32 years old with a record of 14-7, and Eilers was 28 with a record of 16-5-1. Rizzo was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Eilers was on a 7-fight winning streak. Rizzo won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Pedro Rizzo defeats Ricco Rodriguez
On November 21, 2003 Pedro Rizzo faced Ricco Rodriguez in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 29 years old with a record of 13-5, and Rodriguez was 26 with a record of 14-3. Rizzo was coming off a win, while Rodriguez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rizzo won via unanimous decision.
4. Pedro Rizzo KOs Jeff Monson
On September 1, 2007 Pedro Rizzo defended his IFA heavyweight title against Jeff Monson. Rizzo was 33 years old with a record of 15-7, and Monson was 36 with a record of 24-6. Both Rizzo and Monson were coming off a win. Rizzo stopped Jeff Monson via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Pedro Rizzo loses to Josh Barnett in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 19, 2008 Pedro Rizzo faced Josh Barnett in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rizzo was 34 years old with a record of 16-7, and Barnett was 30 with a record of 25-5. Both Rizzo and Barnett were on a 2-fight winning streak. Barnett stopped Rizzo via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Pedro Rizzo KOs Josh Barnett
On February 23, 2001 Pedro Rizzo faced Josh Barnett in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 26 years old with a record of 10-1, and Barnett was 23 with a record of 10-0. Rizzo was coming off a win and Barnett was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Rizzo stopped Josh Barnett via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Pedro Rizzo KOs Andrew Flores Smith
On September 12, 2015 Pedro Rizzo faced Andrew Flores Smith in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 41 years old with a record of 19-11, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rizzo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rizzo stopped Andrew Flores Smith via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Pedro Rizzo loses to Randy Couture via unanimous decision
On May 4, 2001 Pedro Rizzo fought Randy Couture for the UFC heavyweight title. Rizzo was 27 years old with a record of 11-1, and Couture was 37 with a record of 8-3. Rizzo was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Couture was coming off a loss. Rizzo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Couture.
9. Pedro Rizzo loses to Vladimir Matyushenko via unanimous decision
On February 28, 2003 Pedro Rizzo faced Vladimir Matyushenko in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 28 years old with a record of 12-4, and Matyushenko was 32 with a record of 12-2. Rizzo was coming off a loss, while Matyushenko was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rizzo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Matyushenko.
10. Pedro Rizzo KOs Tsuyoshi Kosaka
On November 19, 1999 Pedro Rizzo faced Tsuyoshi Kosaka in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 25 years old with a record of 8-0, and Kosaka was 29 with a record of 17-8-1. Rizzo was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Kosaka was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rizzo stopped Tsuyoshi Kosaka via TKO in the 3rd round.