Austen Lane takes on Mario Pinto at UFC Fight Night 253 inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This heavyweight bout is part of the undercard, with the main event featuring Manel Kape against Asu Almabayev.
Austen Lane last fought in October 2024, winning by unanimous decision against Robelis Despaigne. With a record of 13-5, Lane's only losses came by knockouts. His experience and impressive knockout power will be tested against Mario Pinto, who remains undefeated at 9-0 after knocking out Lucas Triverio Camacho last October.
What time is Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto fight
Live coverage for the Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 10:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 09:40 AM |
UFC Fight Night 253 will take place on March 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 06:40 PM EST. The main event features Manel Kape against Asu Almabayev. On the undercard, Lane will face Pinto in a heavyweight bout. This fight is scheduled for three rounds.
Please note that the start time may vary slightly due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. For viewers in different countries, refer to the table with start times specific to your location.
Fighters Details
Austen Lane faces Mario Pinto at UFC Fight Night 253, with no belts or titles on the line.
Austen Lane
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 198 cm
- Weight: 113.9 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 13 / 5 / 0
Austen Lane, from Jacksonville, Florida, is a seasoned fighter in the heavyweight class. He records 13 wins, 11 by knockout, and 5 losses, all by knockout. In his most recent fight, Lane won via unanimous decision against Robelis Despaigne. Despaigne has strong stats but lacks defensive resilience. This suggests that Lane might struggle against opponents with a robust defense like Pinto.
Mario Pinto
- Nationality: Portugal
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 120.2 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 9 / 0 / 0
Mario Pinto remains undefeated with 9 wins, 5 by knockout. His recent knockout victory over Lucas Triverio Camacho indicates his high-level striking skills. This strengths could pose a significant challenge to Lane given Lane's vulnerability to knockouts.
Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto Betting Odds
- Underdog: Austen Lane : 4.5 (+350)
- Favorite: Mario Pinto : 1.2 (-420)
| Method of victory | Austen Lane | Mario Pinto |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.5 (+450) | 1.7 (-150) |
| By decision or technical decision | 10.0 (+900) | 5.0 (+400) |
How and where to watch the Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto Fight
You can watch Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto Fight Card
- Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev
- Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez
- Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics
- Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto
- Hyder Amil vs William Gomis
- Danny Barlow vs Sam Patterson
- Ricardo Ramos vs Jose Mariscal
- Douglas Silva de Andrade vs John Castaneda
- Andrea Lee vs J.J. Aldrich
- Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida
- Montana De La Rosa vs Luana Carolina
- Charles Johnson vs Ramazonbek Temirov
