Jesus Pinedo

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Jesus Pinedo
Born (1996-06-22) June 22, 1996 (age 28)
Callao, Peru
Other namesEl Mudo
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out ofLima, Peru
TeamPitbull Martial Arts Center
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins25
By knockout16
By submission4
By decision5
Losses6
By knockout2
By decision4
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jesus Pinedo (born June 22, 1996) is a Peruvian mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL). He won the 2023 PFL Featherweight Championship. In October 2023, Pinedo reached No. 10 in World Featherweight rankings according to Fight Matrix. [1]

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Background

Jesus Pinedo closely associated with coach Iván Ibérico, a renowned MBA figure in Peru, and has maintained a strong bond since the age of 16–17. While martial arts have been a lifelong passion, the individual initially dabbled in various contact sports from a tender age of 5 or 6, sporadically engaging in disciplines such as judo and karate during vacations or brief periods throughout the year. Unlike his peers who favored soccer, Pinedo's inclination towards mixed martial arts became evident early on, steering their sporting trajectory in a distinct direction. [2] He was involved in fighting in his youth, leading to his father putting him into pre-military boarding school. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Pinedo's handlers embraced the baptism-by-fire approach, leading him to make his professional debut just under a month after his 17th birthday. On July 17, 2013, he showcased his skills by swiftly dispatching Luigi Dapello with first-round punches at a regional event. During his teenage years, Pinedo fearlessly stepped into the ring 14 times, amassing a commendable record of 9–4–1 in those early battles. His name, "El Mudo," has become synonymous with success, as he claimed titles in both the 300 Sparta and Inka Fighting Championship organizations. Pinedo's crowning moment came when he secured the IFC featherweight championship, forcing Joackim Pedro Neto Ferreira to tap out to a guillotine choke in the first round of their February 2018 clash. Just four months later, he added another feather to his cap by clinching the 300 Sparta featherweight title, unleashing a barrage of second-round punches that spelled the end for Carlos Alexadre. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Pinedo made his UFC debut replacing an injured Claudio Puelles against Devin Powell on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 140, [5] winning the fight via unanimous decision. [6]

Pinedo once again replaced an injured fighter, this time Nasrat Haqparast, against John Makdessi on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 148, [7] losing the fight via unanimous decision. [8]

Days after the Peruvian fighter broke ties with the Iridium Sports agency, owned by well-known manager Jason House, the UFC let go of Pinedo. [9]

Professional Fighters League

After winning his next 4 bouts on the Peruvian regional scene all by stoppages, Pinedo made his PFL debut against Gabriel Alves Braga on April 1, 2023 at PFL 1, losing the close bout via split decision. [10]

Pinedo faced Brendan Loughnane on June 8, 2023 at PFL 4. [11] He won the fight via knockout early into the first round, becoming the first fighter to finish Loughnane in his MMA career. [12]

In the Featherweight semi-finals, Pinedo faced Bubba Jenkins in the main event at PFL 7 on August 4, 2023. At weigh-ins, Jesus Pinedo weighed in at 146.4 pounds, 0.4 pounds over the Featherweight limit. He was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to his opponent Jenkins, and he started the bout with a one point subtraction. [13] Pinedo went on to win the bout via TKO in the second round. [14]

Heading into the finals of the featherweight tournament, Pinedo rematched Gabriel Alves Braga on November 24, 2023, at PFL 10. [15] He avenged the previous loss and won the bout by TKO stoppage at the beginning of the third round to win the 2023 PFL Featherweight Championship and $1 million collective dollar prize. [16]

Pinedo was scheduled to face Bellator Featherweight Champion Patrício Pitbull in a 3 round non-title crossover fight, on February 24, 2024, at PFL vs. Bellator. [17] However, Pinedo pulled out a week before the fight with a back injury. [18]

Pinedo was scheduled to face Jeremy Kennedy on November 29, 2024, at PFL 10. [19] However, Pinedo withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Gabriel Alves Braga. [20]

On February 12, 2025, the promotion officially revealed that Pinedo will join the 2025 PFL Featherweight Tournament. [21] In the opening round, he faced Ádám Borics at PFL 1 on April 3, 2025. [22] [23] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [24]

In the semifinals, Pinedo faced Gabriel Braga in a rubber match at PFL 5 (2025) on June 12, 2025. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches25 wins6 losses
By knockout162
By submission40
By decision54
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win25–6–1Gabriel BragaTKO (punches) PFL 5 (2025) June 12, 202511:16 Nashville, Tennessee, United States 2025 PFL Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win24–6–1 Ádám Borics TKO (punches) PFL 1 (2025) April 3, 202513:43 Orlando, Florida, United States 2025 PFL Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win23–6–1Gabriel Alves BragaTKO (punches) PFL 10 (2023) November 24, 202330:58 Washington, D.C., United StatesWon the 2023 PFL Featherweight Tournament.
Win22–6–1 Bubba Jenkins TKO (punches) PFL 7 (2023) August 4, 202324:40 San Antonio, Texas, United States 2023 PFL Featherweight Tournament Semifinal; Pinedo missed weight (146.4 lb).
Win21–6–1 Brendan Loughnane KO (knee and punches) PFL 4 (2023) June 8, 202311:34 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss20–6–1Gabriel Alves BragaDecision (split) PFL 1 (2023) April 1, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win20–5–1Genison LimaTKO (punches)Inka FC 33July 10, 202214:05 Lima, Peru
Win19–5–1Elicardo SilvaKO (punches)Arena Global 10February 12, 202111:15 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win18–5–1Kaio TavaresTKO (elbows and punches)Inka FC 33February 26, 202012:27 Lima, Peru
Win17–5–1Jose Luis AlegreTKO (punches)Iquitos Combat Championship 6October 19, 201922:37 Iquitos, PeruReturn to Featherweight.
Loss16–5–1 John Makdessi Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis March 23, 201935:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win16–4–1 Devin Powell Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio November 17, 201835:00 Buenos Aires, ArgentinaReturn to Lightweight.
Win15–4–1Carlos AlexandreTKO (punches)300 Sparta 26June 15, 201823:13 Lima, PeruWon the 300S Featherweight Championship.
Win14–4–1Joackim NetoSubmission (guillotine choke)Inka FC 27February 18, 201812:25 Lima, PeruWon the IFC Featherweight Championship.
Win13–4–1Jefferson AnguloSubmission (triangle choke)EMMA 11July 1, 201712:46 Cuenca, EcuadorLightweight bout.
Win12–4–1Alonso VeronaSubmission (triangle choke)Redemption Fighters 3March 22, 201732:18 Lima, Peru
Win11–4–1Guilherme CadenaTKO (punches)300 Sparta 12August 31, 201613:04 Lima, Peru
Win10–4–1Marcelino CavalcanteTKO (punches)300 Sparta 11June 30, 201613:17 Lima, Peru
Loss9–4–1Alonso VeronaKO (punches)Inka FC: Warriors 5December 16, 201510:09 Lima, PeruFor the IFC Featherweight Championship.
Win9–3–1Federico GentiluomoDecision (unanimous)Arena Tour 7September 19, 201535:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win8–3–1Cicero CoutinhoTKO (punches)Inka FC: Warriors 4July 17, 201511:37 Trujillo, Peru
Win7–3–1Jonathan OrtegaTKO (punches)Arena Tour 6June 26, 20151 Cordoba, Argentina
Win6–3–1Sidney GuzmanSubmission (armbar)Peru FC 19December 3, 201413:49 Lima, Peru
Win5–3–1Jack GuzmanTKO (punches)Inka FC: Warriors 2October 25, 201412:18 Lima, Peru
Draw4–3–1Jose ZarauzDraw (majority)Peru FC 18September 17, 201435:00 Lima, Peru
Loss4–3Javier OyarzabalTKO (punches)Arena Tour 3August 15, 20142 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loss4–2 Humberto Bandenay Decision (split)Inka FC 26May 24, 201435:00 Lima, Peru
Win4–1Victor ArataDecision (unanimous)Inka FC 25April 16, 201435:00 Lima, Peru
Win3–1Marlon GonzalesDecision (unanimous)300 Sparta 5February 4, 201435:00 Lima, Peru
Loss2–1Jose Manuel GuevaraDecision (unanimous)300 Sparta 4October 10, 201335:00 Lima, Peru
Win2–0Miguel MoralesDecision (unanimous)300 Sparta 3September 16, 201335:00 Lima, Peru
Win1–0Luigi DapelloTKO (punches)300 Sparta 2July 17, 201312:23 Lima, Peru

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See also

References

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