Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
Jhonata Wilhan Diniz [ 3] (born June 23, 1991) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is also a former kickboxer who competed for GLORY and SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship.
Kickboxing and Muay Thai career
Early career
Jhonata Diniz defeated Jan Soukup by decision after Soukup survived knockdowns in rounds one and three at Ichigeki Brazil 2010 in São Paulo on July 31, 2010.[ 4]
On September 3, 2011, Diniz won a 4-man muay thai rules tournament. He defeated Haime Morais in the semifinal and Saulo Cavalari in the final, both by unanimous decision.[ 5]
GLORY
Diniz made his debut for the Glory promotion on October 10, 2012, at Glory 2: Brussels against Sebastian van Thielen. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[ 6]
Diniz replaced Fabiano Cyclone to faced Daniel Ghiță in the first round of the 2012 Glory Heavyweight Grand Slam at Glory 4: Tokyo - 2012 Heavyweight Grand Slam in Saitama, Japan on 31 December 2012.[ 7] [ 8] He was defeated by unanimous decision after two, two-minute rounds due to the tournament's "best of three" format.[ 7] [ 9] [ 10]
For his third fight with the promotion Diniz was defeated by Rico Verhoeven via unanimous decision at Glory 7: Milan in Milan, Italy on 20 April 2013.[ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
Diniz faced Igor Jurković at Glory 12: New York on November 23, 2013. He won the fight by first-round TKO.[ 14] [ 15] [ 16] [ 17]
Diniz faced Hesdy Gerges at Glory 15: Istanbul in Turkey on April 12, 2014. He lost the fight via second-round TKO.[ 18] [ 19]
ACB Kickboxing
On October 16, 2015 Diniz defeated Valentin Slavikovski by knockout in the first round at ACB KB-3.[ 20] For his second fight in ACB Kickboxing Diniz challenged for the Heavyweight title against Kirk Krouba at ACB KB 6: Battle in Brussels on June 5, 2016. He won the fight by technical knockout in the third round.[ 21]
Jhonata Diniz faced Nicolas Wamba at Glory 42 Paris on June 10, 2017, in Paris, France. He was defeated by a unanimous decision.[ 22]
On August 5, 2018, Diniz defeated Mikhail Tyuterev by knockout in the first round at ACB-KB 17 in Pskov, Russia.[ 23]
Diniz was scheduled to defend his Absolute Championship Akhmat Heavyweight Kickboxing title against Tsotne Rogava on April 20, 2018, at ACB KB 15: Grand Prix Kitek . He lost by unanimous decision.[ 24]
Diniz challenged Mladen Brestovac for his FFC Heavyweight title at FFC 31. He lost the fight by high kick knockout in the third round.[ 25]
SUPERKOMBAT and Tatneft Cup
After a two-year absence from the sport Diniz made his return to competition on November 1, 2021, at Superkombat Universe where he defeated Asdren Gashi by technical knockout in the second round.[ 26]
On September 28, 2021, Diniz took part in the 2021 Taneft Cup in the heavyweight division, in the quarterfinal he faced Maksim Bolotov.[ 27] He won the fight by second-round knockout with a flying knee. Diniz faced Dmitriy Vasenev in the semifinal bout of the Tatneft Cup on December 13, 2021. He won the fight by extension round decision. Diniz advanced to the tournament finals, where the faced Valeriy Bizyaev . He won the fight by first-round knockout with a left hook to take the title.[ 28]
Mixed martial arts career
Diniz made his mixed martial arts debut at Spartacus MMA 5 on May 21, 2022. He defeated Rodrigo Dragão by technical knockout in the first round.[ 29]
For his third mixed martial arts fight Diniz faced Guilherme Lazzarini at Imortal FC 11 in Curitiba, Brazil on November 11, 2022. He won by knockout in the first round in spectacular manner.[ 30]
On March 19, 2023, Diniz faced Rodrigo Duarte at Imortal FC 12 in Curitiba, Brazil. He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[ 31]
On September 12, 2023, Diniz faced Eduardo Neves at Dana White's Contender Series 62 . He won the fight via TKO in the first round and was awarded a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship .[ 32]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Diniz faced Austen Lane on April 27, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 55 .[ 33] He won the fight by knockout in the second round.[ 34] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[ 35]
Diniz faced Karl Williams on August 10, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 61 .[ 36] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[ 37]
Diniz was scheduled to face former UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger Derrick Lewis on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246 .[ 38] However, after the weigh-ins, Lewis was forced to withdraw from the fight due to non-weight cut related medical issues, causing the bout to be scrapped.[ 39]
Diniz faced Marcin Tybura on November 16, 2024 at UFC 309 .[ 40] He lost the fight by technical knockout via doctor stoppage at the end of the second round as a result of ground elbows.[ 41]
Diniz is scheduled to face Vitor Petrino on March 8, 2025, at UFC 313 .[ 42]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Kickboxing
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
9 matches
8 wins
1 loss
By knockout
7
1
By decision
1
0
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
8–1
Marcin Tybura
TKO (doctor stoppage)
UFC 309
November 16, 2024
2
5:00
New York City, New York , United States
Win
8–0
Karl Williams
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Tybura vs. Spivac 2
August 10, 2024
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
7–0
Austen Lane
KO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez
April 27, 2024
2
2:12
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
6–0
Eduardo Neves
TKO (punches)
Dana White's Contender Series 62
September 12, 2023
1
3:15
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
5–0
Rodrigo Duarte
TKO (retirement)
Imortal FC 12
March 19, 2023
1
4:17
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
4–0
Carlos Nascimento
TKO (punches)
Spartacus MMA 26
January 28, 2023
1
3:51
São Paulo , Brazil
Win
3–0
Guilherme Lazzarini
KO (punch)
Imortal FC 11
November 11, 2022
1
1:00
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
2–0
Roberson Andrade
KO (punch)
MFC: Premium
September 10, 2022
1
1:32
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
1–0
José Rodrigo Guelke
TKO (retirement)
Spartacus MMA 5
May 21, 2022
1
2:30
Curitiba , Brazil
Heavyweight debut.
Kickboxing and Muay Thai record
Professional Muay Thai and kickboxing record
22 Wins (15 (T)KOs), 7 Losses
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2022-11-04
Win
Abner Ferreira
WGP Kickboxing #67
Curitiba , Brazil
KO (Low kicks)
1
2021-12-13
Win
Valeriy Bizyaev
2021 Taneft Cup, Final
Kazan, Russia
KO (Left hook)
1
2:44
Wins 2021 Tatneft Cup +80kg Title.
2021-12-13
Win
Dmitriy Vasenev
2021 Taneft Cup, Semi Final
Kazan, Russia
Ext.R Decision
4
3:00
2021-09-28
Win
Maksim Bolotov
2021 Taneft Cup, Quarter Final
Kazan, Russia
KO (Flying knee)
2
0:58
2021-11-01
Win
Asdren Gashi
Superkombat Universe: Doumbé vs. Emiev
Dubai, UAE
TKO (Punches)
3
2:17
2019-09-13
Win
Lucas Monteiro
WGP Kickboxing #57
Curitiba , Brazil
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2018-10-12
Loss
Mladen Brestovac
FFC 31: Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
KO (Left High Kick)
3
1:36
For the FFC Heavyweight Championship.
2018-08-05
Win
Mikhail Tyuterev
ACB-KB 17
Pskov , Russia
TKO (Right cross)
1
3:00
2018-04-20
Loss
Tsotne Rogava
ACB KB 15: Grand Prix Kitek
Moscow , Russia
Decision
5
3:00
Loses the ACB KB Heavyweight Title.
2017-07-01
Win
Carlos Meza
WGP Kickboxing #38
Curitiba , Brazil
TKO (Punches)
1
2:30
2017-06-10
Loss
Nicolas Wamba
Glory 42: Paris
Paris, France
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2017-01-20
Win
Tomáš Možný
Glory 37: Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California , United States
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2016-06-05
Win
Kirk Krouba
ACB KB 6: Battle in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
TKO (Corner stoppage)
3
Wins the inaugural ACB KB Heavyweight Title.
2016-04-23
Win
Jafar Ahmedi
Champions Night
Istanbul, Turkey
TKO
2
2015-10-16
Win
Valentin Slavikovski
ACB KB-3 Sibiu Grand Prix Final
Sibiu , Romania
KO (Left hook)
1
1:15
2015-09-27
Win
Hicham Achali
ACB-KB 2
Anapa , Russia
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2014-04-12
Loss
Hesdy Gerges
Glory 15: Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
TKO (corner stoppage)
2
3:00
2013-11-23
Win
Igor Jurković
Glory 12: New York
New York City , USA
TKO (Right Hook)
1
1:59
2013-04-20
Loss
Rico Verhoeven
Glory 7: Milan
Milan, Italy
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2012-12-31
Loss
Daniel Ghiță
Glory 4: Tokyo - Heavyweight Grand Slam Tournament, First Round
Saitama, Japan
Decision (unanimous)
3
2:00
2012-10-06
Win
Sebastian van Thielen
Glory 2: Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2011-09-03
Loss
Saulo Cavalari
VII Desafio Profissional de Muay Thai, final
São Paulo, Brazil
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
For the Mini GP Absolute title.
2011-09-03
Win
Haime Morais
VII Desafio Profissional de Muay Thai, semi final
São Paulo, Brazil
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2010-08-21
Win
Tiago Monaco
Torneio Estimulo Muay Thai VII
Brazil
KO (Punches)
1
2010-07-31
Win
Jan Soukup
Ichigeki Brazil 2010
São Paulo, Brazil
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2010-03-26
Win
Junior Alves
Campeonato Paranaense 2011
Brazil
KO (Punches)
1
2009-11-20
Win
Gerverson Bergamo
Torneio Estimulo Muay Thai VI
Brazil
KO (Punches)
3
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
See also
References
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