Pedro Rizzo losses
Over 19 years as a professional, Pedro Rizzo has compiled a 20-11 (16) record, including five title fights. He has eleven losses against ten different opponents, three of them in title fights.
11. Pedro Rizzo loses to Satoshi Ishii via unanimous decision
On May 26, 2013 Pedro Rizzo faced Satoshi Ishii in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 39 years old with a record of 19-10, and Ishii was 26 with a record of 7-2-1. Rizzo was coming off a loss, while Ishii was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rizzo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ishii.
10. Pedro Rizzo loses to Fedor Emelianenko via KO
On June 21, 2012 Pedro Rizzo faced Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 38 years old with a record of 19-9, and Emelianenko was 35 with a record of 33-4. Rizzo was on a 3-fight winning streak and Emelianenko was on a 2-fight winning streak. Emelianenko stopped Rizzo via KO in the 1st round.
9. Pedro Rizzo loses to Gilbert Yvel via KO
On June 27, 2009 Pedro Rizzo faced Gilbert Yvel in a light heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 35 years old with a record of 16-8, and Yvel was 32 with a record of 35-13-1. Both Rizzo and Yvel were coming off a loss. Yvel stopped Rizzo via KO in the 1st round.
8. 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.
7. Pedro Rizzo loses to Roman Zentsov via KO in 25 seconds
On February 26, 2006 Pedro Rizzo faced Roman Zentsov in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 31 years old with a record of 14-6, and Zentsov was 32 with a record of 11-9. Rizzo was coming off a loss, while Zentsov was coming off a win. Zentsov stopped Rizzo via KO in the 1st round.
6. Pedro Rizzo loses to Sergei Kharitonov via KO
On June 26, 2005 Pedro Rizzo faced Sergei Kharitonov in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 31 years old with a record of 14-5, and Kharitonov was 24 with a record of 11-2. Rizzo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kharitonov was coming off a win. Kharitonov stopped Rizzo via TKO in the 1st round.
5. 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.
4. Pedro Rizzo loses to Gan McGee via KO
On September 27, 2002 Pedro Rizzo faced Gan McGee in a heavyweight bout. Rizzo was 28 years old with a record of 12-3, and McGee was 25 with a record of 10-1. Rizzo was coming off a win and McGee was on a 3-fight winning streak. McGee stopped Rizzo via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Pedro Rizzo loses to Randy Couture in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 2, 2001 Pedro Rizzo fought Randy Couture for the UFC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Rizzo was 27 years old with a record of 11-2, and Couture was 38 with a record of 9-3. Rizzo was coming off a loss, while Couture was coming off a win. Couture stopped Rizzo via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
2. 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.
1. Pedro Rizzo loses to Kevin Randleman via unanimous decision
On June 9, 2000 Pedro Rizzo fought Kevin Randleman for the UFC heavyweight title. Rizzo was 26 years old with a record of 9-0, and Randleman was 28 with a record of 8-3. Rizzo was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Randleman was coming off a win. Rizzo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Randleman.