Pinto
OPPONENT
OPPONENT
OPPONENT
• UFC Fight Night(3/21/26) Pinto won a three round unanimous decision over Felipe Franco
• UFC Fight Night(10/11/25) Pinto stopped Jhonata Diniz via strikes at 4:10 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(3/1/25) Pinto knocked out Austen Lane at :39 of the second round
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2021
Seven wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
Five first-round finishes
Fought in a one-night grand prix in March 2023, fought 3 times in 1 night (1 KO, 2 Decisions)
Reported 5-1 amateur record
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I started training martial arts at the age of 13 on and off, and then decided to pursue it at 18
Q: What professional titles have you held?
ANSWER:
Levels Fight League Heavyweight champion
Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?
ANSWER:
My toughest fight was my first title defense
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
GSP because he’s a very well-rounded fighter
Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
ANSWER:
I attended the University of Hertfordshire, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
Security - doorman, concierge, bouncer
Q: Personal Life / Background:
ANSWER:
My family has its origins in Guinea-Bissau
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY69%
STRIKING DEFENSE58%
LANDED/MIN
2.85
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
1.93
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY26%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE100%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
2.38
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.9
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
3 W - 0 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+3 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission0
Decision1
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
MMA
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Mar. 1, 2025