Jhonata Diniz MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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JHONATA DINIZ
BRAZIL • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
9-3-0
(T)KO
7-3
SUB
0-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Brazil
WT CLASS
Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 4″, 251 lbs
BIRTHDATE
06/23/1991 (35)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
79.5″ (202cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Santa Fe Team • Curitiba, Brazil
NICKNAME
RESOURCE LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Jhonata Diniz Record
WINS9
KO/TKO
7
SUB
0
DECISION
2
LOSSES3
KO/TKO
3
SUB
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 12 professional bouts (9-3-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Tanner Boser
Canada
Canada
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott
Oct / 17 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:26)
Oct / 17 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME4:26
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Featured Heavyweight Prelim • Diniz vs. Boser
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Tanner Boser
Fight Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Rogers Place)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Rogers Place)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup251 lbs vs 245 lbs
Tanner Boser Record at Bout (Opponent)22-11-1
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout9-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jhonata Diniz: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Tanner Boser: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Boser relied on heavy takedowns and smothering top control across the contest, repeatedly grinding Diniz down before unleashing unanswered punches from mount in round three to prompt referee Jason Herzog’s stoppage at 4:26.
LOSS
Mario Pinto
Portugal
Portugal
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot
Oct / 11 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:10)
Oct / 11 / 2025
ROUND2
TIME4:10
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Rio Heavyweight Showcase • Diniz vs. Pinto
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto
Fight Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Farmasi Arena)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Farmasi Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup256 lbs vs 254 lbs
Mario Pinto Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout9-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jhonata Diniz: -130 (Favorite)
vs
Mario Pinto: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Vitor Ribeiro
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Diniz landed stiff leg kicks and straight punches early, but the undefeated Pinto executed a crucial takedown in round two, transitioning smoothly to dominant position and unleashing heavy ground-and-pound to secure the TKO stoppage at 4:10.
WIN
Alvin Hines
United States
United States
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira
Jun / 28 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 28 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 317 Early Prelim Feature • Diniz vs. Hines
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Alvin Hines
Fight Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup257.5 lbs vs 259.5 lbs
Alvin Hines Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout8-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$28,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jhonata Diniz: -305 (Favorite)
vs
Alvin Hines: +245 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Judge 1: 29-28
Judge 2: 29-28
Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Diniz controlled the center of the cage, utilizing technical kickboxing combinations and punishing low leg kicks over fifteen minutes to outland the unbeaten Hines and take a clean 29-28 sweep on the judges’ scorecards.
LOSS
Marcin Tybura
Poland
Poland
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic
Nov / 16 / 2024
TKO (Doctor’s Stoppage)
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Nov / 16 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO (Doctor’s Stoppage)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 309 Prelim Showcase • Diniz vs. Tybura
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Marcin Tybura
Fight Location
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup253.2 lbs vs 252.1 lbs
Marcin Tybura Record at Bout (Opponent)25-9-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout8-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$24,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Marcin Tybura: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Jhonata Diniz: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Diniz found early success on the feet, but veteran contender Tybura took over with heavy top position and vicious ground-and-pound in round two, inflicting severe facial lacerations and swelling around Diniz’s right eye that led the cageside physician to call a halt to the bout between rounds.
WIN
Karl Williams
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2
Aug / 10 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 10 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Diniz vs. Williams
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Karl Williams
Fight Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup258 lbs vs 243 lbs
Karl Williams Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout7-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$24,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Karl Williams: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Jhonata Diniz: +165 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Chris Tognoni
Judge 1: 29-28
Judge 2: 29-28
Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Diniz put on a disciplined display of takedown defense, keeping the fight standing and outlanding the collegiate wrestler Williams with sharp straight right hands and heavy calf kicks to earn an upset unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Austen Lane
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez
Apr / 27 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:12)
Apr / 27 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME2:12
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Diniz vs. Lane
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Austen Lane
Fight Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup255 lbs vs 245 lbs
Austen Lane Record at Bout (Opponent)12-4-0 (1 NC)
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout6-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jhonata Diniz: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Austen Lane: +230 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After surviving Lane’s grappling control in the first round, Diniz defended the takedown in round two and unleashed a devastating series of power hooks, flattening Lane with a vicious left hook against the cage at 2:12 to capture a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus on his UFC debut.
WIN
Eduardo Neves
Brazil
Brazil
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 7, Week 6
Sep / 12 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:15)
Sep / 12 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:15
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Dana White’s Contender Series • Diniz vs. Neves
UFC Contract Bout
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Eduardo Neves
Fight Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup254 lbs vs 263.5 lbs
Eduardo Neves Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Eduardo Neves: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Jhonata Diniz: +114 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Neves came out aggressive with heavy power shots, but Diniz remained composed, timed a thunderous counter right hand down the pipe that dropped Neves, and finished with ground strikes at 3:15 to earn a UFC contract from Dana White.
WIN
Rodrigo Duarte
Brazil
Brazil
Imortal FC 12: Rock N’ Fight
Mar / 19 / 2023
TKO (Retirement)
Rnd 1 (4:16)
Mar / 19 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME4:16
METHODTKO (Retirement)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Imortal FC 12 Heavyweight Feature • Diniz vs. Duarte
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Rodrigo Duarte
Fight Location
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil (Ginasio do Taruma)
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil (Ginasio do Taruma)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup255 lbs vs 245 lbs
Rodrigo Duarte Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
Officials
Ref: Roberto Thomaz
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Diniz battered Duarte with brutal leg kicks and punishing body punches in round one, causing enough physical trauma to force Duarte’s corner to wave off the fight due to retirement at 4:16.
WIN
Carlos Nascimento Junior
Brazil
Brazil
Spartacus MMA: Spartacus Fight Event 27
Jan / 28 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:50)
Jan / 28 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:50
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Spartacus Fight Event 27 • Diniz vs. Nascimento
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Carlos Nascimento Junior
Fight Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil (Spartacus Arena)
Sao Paulo, Brazil (Spartacus Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup250 lbs vs 255 lbs
Carlos Nascimento Junior Record at Bout (Opponent)5-2-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Flavio Almendra
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Diniz walked Nascimento down from the opening seconds, cornering him against the fence with hard combinations before finishing the contest with heavy ground-and-pound at 3:50 of the first round.
WIN
Guilherme Lazzarini
Brazil
Brazil
Imortal FC 11: Rock N’ Fight
Nov / 20 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:00)
Nov / 20 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME1:00
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Imortal FC 11 Main Card • Diniz vs. Lazzarini
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Guilherme Lazzarini
Fight Location
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil (Teatro Positivo)
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil (Teatro Positivo)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup255 lbs vs 260 lbs
Guilherme Lazzarini Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Roberto Thomaz
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Diniz blitzed Lazzarini immediately upon engagement, landing a concussive right cross that dropped him to the canvas for a lightning-fast 60-second knockout victory.
WIN
Roberson Andrade
Brazil
Brazil
Metanoia Fight Combat: MFC Premium
Sep / 10 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:32)
Sep / 10 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME1:32
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 MFC Premium Heavyweight Clash • Diniz vs. Andrade
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Roberson Andrade
Fight Location
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil (Circulo Militar)
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil (Circulo Militar)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup252 lbs vs 250 lbs
Roberson Andrade Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
Officials
Ref: Flavio Almendra
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Showcasing his world-class kickboxing pedigree, Diniz overwhelmed Andrade with fierce punches against the ropes, securing a stoppage at 1:32 of round one.
WIN
Jose Rodrigo Guelke
Brazil
Brazil
Spartacus MMA: Spartacus Fight Event 5
May / 21 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:30)
May / 21 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Diniz vs. Guelke
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupJhonata Diniz vs Jose Rodrigo Guelke
Fight Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil (Spartacus Arena)
Sao Paulo, Brazil (Spartacus Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup255 lbs vs 260 lbs
Jose Rodrigo Guelke Record at Bout (Opponent)21-17-0
Jhonata Diniz Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
Officials
Ref: Flavio Almendra
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional mixed martial arts debut, GLORY kickboxing standout Diniz landed heavy hands on veteran Guelke, dropping him and finishing with unanswered strikes at 2:30 of round one.
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