Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto - AI generated fight pick

Jhonata Diniz has a proven track record at heavyweight with a 9-1 record and 7 wins by KO, showing exceptional finishing ability. He is an experienced 34-year-old kickboxer with a slightly longer arm reach (79.5") and more weight (257.5 lbs) compared to Mario Pinto. While Mario Pinto is an undefeated prospect (10-0) with an extremely high significant strike accuracy (71%) and excellent takedown defense (100%), his UFC experience is limited to a single fight. Diniz has faced tougher competition, has more first-round finishes, and his significant strike defense (60%) is superior to Pinto's (52%). Historically, heavyweights with Diniz's experience, power, and defensive stats have a higher win rate against rising prospects who are yet to be tested over longer, tougher fights. The stylistic matchup favors Diniz's kickboxing and proven durability over Pinto's fast finishes, especially as Diniz has a longer average fight time and has shown he can go deeper into fights.