UFC

Jhonata Diniz

UFC9-2-0

Division
Heavyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 4"
Weight
254 lbs.
Reach
79"
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

53%

104 landed · 195 attempted

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-04-28 to 2025-10-11

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Jhonata Diniz Bio

Jhonata Diniz is a Brazilian mixed martial artist from Curitiba who competes in the UFC heavyweight division. A former kickboxer, he turned professional in MMA in 2022 and earned a UFC contract after stopping Eduardo Neves on Dana White’s Contender Series on September 12, 2023. UFC lists Diniz as an active heavyweight and identifies his fighting style as kickboxing.

Diniz made his UFC debut against Austen Lane on April 27, 2024, winning by second-round knockout. He followed that with a unanimous-decision victory over Karl Williams in August 2024. After a doctor’s-stoppage defeat to Marcin Tybura in November 2024, Diniz returned with a unanimous decision over Alvin Hines at UFC 317 on June 28, 2025, and a second-round stoppage of Mario Pinto on October 11, 2025.

Diniz’s style is built around kickboxing range, heavy punching and frequent kicking. UFC coverage has described him as a developing mixed martial artist with substantial striking experience, while his athlete profile lists a height of 76 inches and notes his background in kickboxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He has also stated that he studied physical education in Brazil before leaving university to focus on training.

Record
9-2-0
Division
Heavyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 4"
Weight
254 lbs.
Reach
79"
Leg reach
41.00

Jhonata Diniz Questions & Answers

What division does Jhonata Diniz compete in?

Jhonata Diniz competes in the UFC heavyweight division.

When did Jhonata Diniz make his UFC debut?

Jhonata Diniz made his UFC debut on April 27, 2024, against Austen Lane.

How did Jhonata Diniz earn his UFC contract?

Jhonata Diniz earned his UFC contract by stopping Eduardo Neves on Dana White’s Contender Series on September 12, 2023.

What is Jhonata Diniz’s fighting style?

The UFC lists Jhonata Diniz’s fighting style as kickboxing.

What is notable about Jhonata Diniz’s striking style?

Jhonata Diniz uses a kickboxing-centered approach with varied punches and kicks, and UFC coverage notes that he attacks from multiple levels.

Did Jhonata Diniz attend college?

Yes. Jhonata Diniz said he studied physical education at a university in Brazil before leaving after two years to focus more on training.