UFC heavyweight debutant Mario Pinto was extremely self-critical after his stunning knockout.
Mario Pinto earned one of the wildest finishes for a UFC debut that you will ever see. But even though he put himself on the heavyweight map on UFC Vegas 103, Pinto did not think strongly about his performance.
Pinto and former NFL player Austen Lane clashed at UFC Vegas 103 Prelims, and until that moment there had been no finish on the map by four fights. Things changed quickly, thanks to the Blue-Chip Prospect Pinto.
After a back and forth first round, in which Lane landed some harmful blows, Pinto moisture with a high sense of urgency to start around. Pinto found a wide opening in the guard of Lane and hit him cold with a right hook.
De Knock -Out left the commentary team, Jon Anik and former UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, stunned cagesside. Pinto earned a $ 50k bonus without a surprise after the fight for his efforts.
But Pinto was visibly frustrated after the knockout and seemed to mutter in anger while medical staff went to Lane.
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Mario Pinto Slams UFC Vegas 103 Knockout Win, blames 'Jitters'
During the UFC Vegas 103 Post-Fight Press Conference, Pinto explained why he places his viral knockout at the bottom of the list of his best versions of all time.
“What did I spoke? “Oh, absolutely waste!” “Said Pinto. “But it's good, waste is good … it's not how I usually fight from my previous versions, but a bit of the jitters, it is heavyweight, everyone has strength. So I just waited a bit too long and scaled up for a little too long, but I got the job.
“It just took the time to persuade the tractor, and I think I was too lost at the moment, tried to be too perfect. It is a fight, and I am very lucky and happy that I shouted my coach against me … I had much more to show, I showed it in earlier fights … even on my worst days, I get the job. “
Pinto earned a UFC contract in October through the Dana White Contender Series in October and smashed Lucas Camacho in just under two minutes. Before Pinto arrived at the UFC, Pinto made a name for himself in levels Fight League and won three fights in one night on March 11, 2023.
Mario Pinto contributes to a growing list of large British heavyweights
Pinto is the newest in a growing list of top talents from the UK, including Interim -Fc heavyweight title holder Tom Aspinall. Aspinall is in active negotiations to possibly unite the heavyweight belts against Jones later this year.
After his victory over UFC Vegas 103, Pinto entertained a future fight against his countryman, who refers to his respectful attitude towards the interim champion. Pinto and Aspinall are considered two of the greatest presence for the future of the UFC Heavyweight Division.
Aspinall has not fought anymore since an interim title defense against Curtis Blaydes on UFC 304 in July. UFC CEO Dana White is willing to strip Jones from his title if negotiations do not claim.
In the meantime, Pinto starts quickly with his UFC career, and his debut is there with the best in the history of the promotion. Time will learn whether Pinto will clash the line with people like Aspinall and other top heavyweights.
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