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Former UFC veteran Pedro Rizzo retires after TKO win in Brazil

After nearly 20 years in the fight game, Pedro Rizzo has decided to call it quits following his first-round technical knockout victory over Andrew Flores this past weekend (Sat., Sept 12, 2015) in Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil.

The heavy-handed Brazilian took to Instagram to pay his respects to his mentors and coaches.

Obrigado meu amigo @minotauromma pela presença. Obrigado Mestre @marco.ruas por tudo que me ensinou, tudo que tenho na minha vida devo a luta e quem me ensinou a lutar foi você. Devo tudo à você!!! Thank you my friend @minotauromma for coming.