Pedro Rizzo faces Tim Sylvia in the USA

Veteran Pedro Rizzo is back in the United States. The Brazilian, who hasn't fought since July 2010, will face a duel of former UFC champions against North American Tim Sylvia. The fight will be the main attraction of Pro Elite, an event that takes place on November 05th, in Illinois, in the United States.

Rizzo has a professional record of 19 wins and nine losses and is coming off good results. After suffering two consecutive defeats, the Brazilian recovered and scored two consecutive victories over legends of the sport such as: Ken Shamrock and Gary Goodridge. In turn, Sylvia, who since leaving the UFC in 2008, has had a career of ups and downs. The American, who has a record of 29 wins and seven losses, is coming off a triumph when he knocked out Patrick Barrentine in August this year.