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Mario Pinto vs Ryan Spann

Mario Pinto is 13-0-0; Ryan Spann is 24-12-0. Ryan Spann is 7 years older than Mario Pinto. They have met once: Mario Pinto 1, Ryan Spann 0.

Mario Pinto
Portugal
Mario Pinto
13-0-0
Win · TKOWin · Unanimous DecisionWin · TKO
HeavyweightMet once
Ryan Spann
United States
Ryan Spann
“Superman” · 24-12-0
Loss · TKOWin · TKOWin · Submission
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Style & credentials

Mario Pinto
MMA
  • 2023Heavyweight ChampionshipLevels Fight League
  • 2024Contract winner · DWCSHeavyweight
  • 2023Champion · Levels Fight League Heavyweight Grand PrixHeavyweight
  • 2025Performance of the Night
Camp · Fightzone London · London, England
Ryan Spann
BJJTaekwondoKarate
  • —Blue belt · BJJBrian Hall
  • 2018LFA Light Heavyweight ChampionshipLegacy Fighting Alliance
  • 2014Hero FC Middleweight ChampionshipHero FC
  • 2018Contract winner · DWCS
Camp · Fortis MMA · Dallas, Texas, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

86%
Head
76%
7%
Body
18%
8%
Leg
6%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Mario Pintolast 3 fights
53%20%27%
Ryan Spannlast 9 fights
61%11%28%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Mario Pinto Ryan Spann
Strikes landed / min
3.683.06
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Mario Pinto · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersRyan Spann · Below avg · better than 39% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.984.16
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Mario Pinto · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fightersRyan Spann · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.411.14
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Mario Pinto · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersRyan Spann · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
42%33%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Mario Pinto · Average · better than 59% of UFC fightersRyan Spann · Below avg · better than 35% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
100%51%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Mario Pinto · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersRyan Spann · Below avg · better than 29% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.801.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Mario Pinto · Good · better than 73% of UFC fightersRyan Spann · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1502 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.68
Strikes landed / min
3.06
1.98
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.16
4.41 / 10.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.14 / 3.5
42%
Takedown accuracy
33%
100%
Takedown defence
51%
3:31
Control time / fight
1:14
0.80
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.70

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Mario Pinto5 UFC fights · 138 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
31%43/86
1%1/2
8%11/12
Clinch
9%12/18
6%8/8
0%0/0
Ground
46%63/70
0%0/0
0%0/0
Ryan Spann19 UFC fights · 322 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
54%174/609
11%37/61
6%19/19
Clinch
6%20/30
3%9/9
0%0/0
Ground
16%50/71
4%13/13
0%0/1

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Mario Pinto and Ryan Spann ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs Parnasse (Sat, Sep 5, 2026), where Mario Pinto won by TKO.

What are the records of Mario Pinto and Ryan Spann?

Mario Pinto is 13-0-0 and Ryan Spann is 24-12-0.

Who has the longer reach, Mario Pinto or Ryan Spann?

Neither. Both have a 79" · 201 cm reach.

Who is taller, Mario Pinto or Ryan Spann?

Neither. Both stand 6'5" · 196 cm.

Who is older, Mario Pinto or Ryan Spann?

Ryan Spann is 35 and Mario Pinto is 28.

Who has more finishes, Mario Pinto or Ryan Spann?

Mario Pinto has 9 wins inside the distance (8 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Ryan Spann has 21 wins (7 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission).

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