Mario Pinto

Mario Pinto is a Portuguese heavyweight mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. As of September 16, 2026, the UFC lists him as active in its heavyweight division. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, on March 14, 1998, Pinto trains at Fightzone London and fights out of London, England. He is listed at 6 feet 5 inches with a 79-inch reach. Before pursuing MMA full time, he worked in security; he also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Hertfordshire.

Pinto began martial-arts training at 13, committed to a fighting career at 18, and earned a UFC contract after appearing on Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2024. His UFC debut came on March 1, 2025, when he stopped Austen Lane in the second round. He later showed a broader game against Jhonata Diniz, combining a takedown with a ground-strikes finish. Before joining the UFC, Pinto held the Levels Fight League heavyweight title. His profile points to a powerful, increasingly well-rounded heavyweight approach: he is dangerous with punches, but has also demonstrated clinch, wrestling and top-position finishing ability.