Last fight
Win
Pinto vs Franco
Mar. 21, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
7
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
5
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 90
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 129
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 19
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Lisbon, Portugal
Trains at
Fightzone London
Fighting style
MMA
Age
28
Height
77.00
Weight
255.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 1, 2025
Reach
79.00
Leg reach
44.00
- 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
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
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training martial arts at the age of 13 on and off, and then decided to pursue it at 18
What professional titles have you held? Levels Fight League Heavyweight champion
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My toughest fight was my first title defense
Who is your favorite fighter and why? GSP because he’s a very well-rounded fighter
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended the University of Hertfordshire, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science
What was your job before you started fighting? Security - doorman, concierge, bouncer
Personal Life / Background: My family has its origins in Guinea-Bissau
