Pedro Rizzo has been doing his part to help further combat sports among Brazilian youth.
Since 2016, the former UFC heavyweight contender has led a social project called “Usina de Campeões,” where more than 300 children from the slums of Rio de Janeiro have the opportunity to train six different martial arts styles. The most talented among those kids might get the opportunity to train on the professional MMA team some day alongside the likes of UFC fighters Raoni Barcelos and Warlley Alves.
"Everything that I have conquered in my life is because of martial arts,” said Rizzo, who works six days a week coordinating the project.