Mario Pinto vs Felipe Franco
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Mario Pinto | Felipe Franco | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking | |||
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 68.5% | 51.7% | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.5 | 2.8 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 1.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Strike Differential | 1.6/min | 0.7/min | ◄ |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 42.3% | 42.9% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 100.0% | 85.7% | ◄ |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 4.6 | 2.1 | ◄ |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.8 | 0.0 | ◄ |
| Control Time/15min | 7:22 | 2:39 | ◄ |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 75.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 25.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 8:56 | 10:50 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 0.4 | 0.0 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.4 | 0.0 | — |
| Edges | 6 | 0 | 3 even |
Fight Dynamics
| Statistic | Mario Pinto | Felipe Franco | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 59.6% | 72.2% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 8:56 | 10:50 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 75.0% | 50.0% | — |
| Strength of UFC Schedule | |||
| Opponent UFC Win % (all) | 60.9% | 100.0% | ▶ |
| Opponent UFC Record (all) | 14-9 (60.9%) | 2-0 (100.0%) | — |
| Opponent Record (among wins) | 14-9 (60.9%) | — | — |
| Positional Profile | |||
| % Time at Distance (approx.) | 47.0% | 53.4% | — |
| % Time in Control | 49.2% | 17.8% | ◀ |
| % Time Controlled | 3.8% | 28.8% | ◀ |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 92.8% | 38.1% | ◀ |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 2.62 | 2.16 | — |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 3.04 | 2.68 | — |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | -0.42 | -0.52 | — |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 49.4% | 35.2% | ◀ |
| Distance Strike Defense | 63.0% | 58.1% | — |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 1.75 | 0.00 | ◀ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 1.59 | 0.00 | ▶ |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 7.74 | 3.03 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 0.89 | 6.05 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | — | — | — |
Last 5 Fights (Averages)
| Statistic | Mario Pinto | Felipe Franco | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 68.5% | 51.7% | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.5 | 2.8 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 1.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 42.3% | 42.9% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 100.0% | 85.7% | ◄ |
| Control Time/Fight | 4:23 | 1:55 | ◄ |
| Edges | 3 | 0 | 3 even |
Last 3 Fights
Mario Pinto
Felipe Franco
Common Opponents
No Common Opponents
Analysis Summary
Striking Volume: Both fighters operate at a similar pace (3.5 vs 2.8 sig str/min). Accuracy and timing will decide the striking battle.
Striking Accuracy: Mario Pinto connects on 68.5% of significant strikes compared to 51.7%. The 17pp accuracy gap compounds over the rounds.
Grappling: Mario Pinto shoots at 42% accuracy but Felipe Franco stops 86% of attempts — the takedown path looks difficult. Felipe Franco shoots at 43% accuracy against Mario Pinto's 100% defense — Mario Pinto should keep it standing.
Control: Mario Pinto controls 4:23 per fight on average vs 1:55 — sustained control shifts rounds and drains cardio.
Finish Threat: Mario Pinto finishes 75% of wins (75% KO/TKO, 0% sub). Felipe Franco finishes 100% of wins (100% KO/TKO, 0% sub).
Fight Length: Felipe Franco's fights average 10:50 vs 8:56 for Mario Pinto. If this reaches the championship rounds, Felipe Franco's conditioning history becomes a factor.