Austen Lane and Mario Pinto are set to face off in a heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 253. The fight takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, as part of an exciting night of mixed martial arts action.
Austen Lane, hailing from Jacksonville and trained by Bulldog Boxing, entered the professional ranks several years ago. He recently defeated Robelis Despaigne by unanimous decision. His experience competing against accomplished adversaries might give him an edge over Pinto.
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 | 06:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
UFC Fight Night 253 takes place tonight, March 01, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 06:00 PM EST. Lane vs Pinto is one of the undercard fights in the heavyweight division. It's a three-round fight under the Fight Nights federation.
The main event features Manel Kape against Asu Almabayev. Keep in mind that the ring walk time for Lane vs Pinto can change based on how long earlier fights last. Check your local time zone to ensure you catch all the action.
Refer to the table with start times for different countries to plan accordingly.
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 Betting Odds
- Underdog: Austen Lane : 5.3 (+430)
- Favorite: Mario Pinto : 1.2 (-535)
| Method of victory | Austen Lane | Mario Pinto |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 8.5 (+750) | 1.7 (-145) |
| By decision or technical decision | 13.0 (+1200) | 5.2 (+420) |
Austen Lane steps in as the underdog at 5.3 (+430). Mario Pinto is the strong favorite at 1.2 (-535).
Lane’s victory by KO stands at long odds of 8.5 (+750), making it a risky bet with high returns. Pinto has better odds to win via knockout at 1.7 (-145).
If the fight goes to decision, betting on Lane offers a massive payout with odds at 13.0 (+1200). Pinto's win by decision shows slimmer returns at 5.2 (+420).
The odds heavily favor Pinto across all scenarios but leave a sliver of opportunity for Lane's backers seeking a windfall.
Fighters Details
Austen Lane
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 198 cm
- Weight: 113.9 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 13 / 5 / 0
Mario Pinto
- Nationality: Portugal
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 120.2 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 9 / 0 / 0
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
- Andrea Lee vs J.J. Aldrich
- Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida
- Charles Johnson vs Ramazonbek Temirov
