🎙️ “Sorry, brother… I don’t speak English.”
Moments after his victory, Michael Bisping stepped in for the traditional post-fight interview. Pinto, calm and smiling, said, “Sorry brother, I don’t speak English,” and proceeded to speak five minutes of fluent Portuguese, fooling everyone.
Seconds later, he switched gears and began speaking perfect English, giving a shout-out to Fight Zone London and his coaches, delivering a heartfelt and hilarious speech that left fans — and even Bisping — completely stunned.
The crowd erupted. Social media exploded. And suddenly, Mario Pinto was trending on X.
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💬 The Internet Reacts
The MMA community wasted no time turning Pinto’s “lost in translation” moment into a viral phenomenon. Here’s how fans and media outlets summed it up:
- @MMAHEADQUARTERS: “Mario Pinto tells Michael Bisping he doesn’t speak English. Then goes on a rant in full English for 5 minutes. Wtf is the translator doing in there?”
- @jp_toomuch: “Mario Pinto apologized for his English and then went on a full rant without stuttering once — while having an English accent.”
- @ybpmma: “Mario Pinto’s English accent throwing me off 😭😭”
- @RussellJClay: “He said ‘sorry for my English’ then spoke clearer than all of us 🤣🤣”
- @CityClucker: “Bisping’s face when Pinto started speaking English… priceless.”
From laughter to admiration, fans couldn’t get enough. Many compared him to classic UFC showmen who could both fight and entertain — the type of charisma that can turn a fighter into a star overnight.
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🧠 Beyond the Laughs — A Legit Heavyweight Threat
While Pinto’s sense of humor went viral, several insiders also noted his technical skill and composure inside the cage.
- @kiande2015: “Had no idea Mario Pinto could wrestle like that. This guy will be a problem for the heavyweight division.”
Undefeated at 2–0 in the UFC and only 27 years old, Pinto is quickly becoming a name to watch. Even former champion @Showtimepettis chimed in:
- “Mario Pinto is part of the next generation of heavyweights coming up. He’s a problem!!”
With knockout power, smooth grappling, and a personality that connects instantly with fans, Pinto might be the most exciting new face in the division.
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🔥 “Chama!” – The Catchphrase Heard ‘Round the Arena
Fans also noticed Pinto dropping some Portuguese slang — yelling “Chama!” and “Bosh!” — two words that have already become memes. Expect to see them on T-shirts soon.
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🏁 Final Thoughts
Mario Pinto’s night at #UFCRio will be remembered for more than just another heavyweight finish. He showed the world that he’s got the skills, humor, and swagger to captivate fans in and out of the Octagon.
If he keeps this energy up — and keeps winning — the UFC may have just found its next superstar.
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