Mario Pinto defeats Ryan Spann with second round TKO at UFC Paris
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Mario Pinto extended his undefeated record to 13-0 by defeating Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night 287 in Paris. Pinto secured the victory at 0:55 of the second round after a dominant performance that included takedowns and heavy ground-and-pound strikes. Referee Mark Goddard stopped the fight after Pinto established control on the mat during the second frame. With this result, Pinto moves to 4-0 within the UFC and now holds the second-longest active winning streak in the heavyweight division. During his post-fight interview, Pinto addressed criticisms of the heavyweight class and called for more recognition for fighters in the division. The event also featured several other results, including unanimous decision wins for Pavel Andrusca, Fabia Sintes, and Nora Cornolle.
- •Mario Pinto improved his professional record to 13-0 by defeating Ryan Spann.
- •The fight ended via TKO at 0:55 of the second round at UFC Fight Night 287.
- •Pinto currently holds the second-longest active winning streak in the UFC heavyweight division.
- •The event took place in Paris and included six other bouts on the main card.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Paris Highlights! Pinto Lays Waste To ‘Superman’ In Heavyweight Slugfest
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Paris video: Mario Pinto moves to 13-0 with TKO of Ryan Spann
"Mario Pinto remained undefeated earlier today (Sept. 5, 2026) at UFC Paris LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Accor Arena in Paris, France, as the heavyweight contender pushed his Octagon record to 4-0 with a smashing TKO (punches) finish over veteran Ryan Spann. As the lone heavyweight fight on the UFC Paris card, fight fans were […]
"Mario Pinto used takedowns and ground strikes to put away Ryan Spann and keep his undefeated record at UFC Paris.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 7:03 PMUFC Paris Highlights! Pinto Lays Waste To ‘Superman’ In Heavyweight Slugfest
Mario Pinto remained undefeated earlier today (Sept. 5, 2026) at UFC Paris LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Accor Arena in Paris, France, as the heavyweight contender pushed his Octagon record to 4-0 with a smashing TKO (punches) finish over veteran Ryan Spann. As the lone heavyweight fight on the UFC Paris card, fight fans were […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 6:41 PMUFC Paris video: Mario Pinto moves to 13-0 with TKO of Ryan Spann
Mario Pinto used takedowns and ground strikes to put away Ryan Spann and keep his undefeated record at UFC Paris.
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