Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist and former kickboxer |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 23/06/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Jhonata Diniz
17/10/2026
Diniz was scheduled to face Tanner Boser in a heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Edmonton, Alberta, on 17/10/2026. The result of that fight was not confirmed in the sources reviewed.
20/06/2026
Diniz was booked to face newcomer José Montanha at a UFC event in Las Vegas on 20/06/2026, but he withdrew and the bout was cancelled. He had not fought again in the months that followed.
11/10/2025
Diniz lost to Mario Pinto by second-round stoppage at UFC Fight Night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The defeat left him with a 9-2 professional MMA record.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jhonata Wilhan Diniz |
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| Summary | Brazilian heavyweight competing in the UFC, who previously competed as a kickboxer for GLORY and SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship. |
| Fighting Base | Santa Fé Team |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
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| Weight | Approximately 251-258 lb (114-117 kg) |
| Reach | 79.5 in (202 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight |
Personal Life
| Martial Arts Ranks | Black belt in Muay Thai; blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
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Relationships & More
| Coach/Trainer | Sérgio Moraes (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) |
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Career
| Kickboxing | Competed for GLORY and SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship; won a four-man Muay Thai tournament in 2011; debuted for GLORY in 2012 with a unanimous decision win; won the heavyweight title at the 2021 Tatneft Cup |
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| Mixed Martial Arts | Professional MMA debut on 21/05/2022 at Spartacus MMA 5 with a first-round technical knockout; signed with the UFC after a Dana White's Contender Series win in 2023; UFC debut in April 2024 with a second-round knockout of Austen Lane; record of 9 wins and 2 losses as of October 2026 |
| Notable UFC Fights | Unanimous decision win over Alvin Hines at UFC 317 (June 2025); losses to Marcin Tybura (UFC 309, November 2024) and Mario Pinto (October 2025) |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Striker, primarily a knockout artist |
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| Finishing Record | Seven of nine MMA wins by knockout or TKO |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won three professional kickboxing titles | |
| 2. Trained at Kingsway Jiu Jitsu in Austin, Texas, and at Phuket Fight Club in Thailand | |
| 3. Helped Alex Pereira prepare for a fight at the White House | |
| 4. Is a skydiving enthusiast |
