Combat Edge Intelligence

Cheick Kongo vs Mario Pinto

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

31-12-2Record12-0-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'5"
TBDReach79"
242 lbsWeight265 lbs
Kongo Smashin' ClubTeamUrban Warriors

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Cheick KongoNow 1749
If they win+12→ 1761
If they lose-12→ 1737
Mario PintoNow 1742
If they win+16→ 1758
If they lose-16→ 1726

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1633 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1556 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.51
Sig. strikes / min
2.85
58%
Strike accuracy
70%
1.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.93
55%
Strike defense
58%
2.20
Takedown avg.
2.38
63%
Takedown accuracy
0%
53%
Takedown defense
100%
0.28
Submission avg.
0.95

Trajectory

Cheick KongoMario Pinto
165017001750202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (48%)
KO/TKO
7 (58%)
4 (13%)
Submission
1 (8%)
12 (39%)
Decision
4 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Mario Pinto70%
Cheick Kongo 30%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Mario Pinto a 70% favorite over Cheick Kongo in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Cheick Kongo's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1749 vs 1742), separated by just 7 points.

Mario Pinto enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Cheick Kongo finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Mario Pinto 67%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.