UFC Fight Night 246: Lewis vs Diniz - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Heavyweight fighters Derrick Lewis and Jhonata Diniz will go toe-to-toe at UFC Fight Night 246 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. As part of an action-packed undercard before the main event featuring Brandon Moreno against Amir Albazi, this bout presents a thrilling matchup between two hard hitters from the U.S. and Brazil, respectively.

Derrick Lewis, well known for his formidable knockout power, carries a professional record of 28 wins, with 23 by knockout. He comes off a victorious fight against Rodrigo Nascimento in May, where he secured the win via TKO. On the other side, Brazilian fighter Jhonata Diniz is still undefeated in his career, boasting an impressive eight wins with seven coming by way of knockout. His most recent fight was a unanimous decision victory over Karl Williams in August.

What time is Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz fight

Live coverage for the Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

UFC Fight Night 246 takes place on November 02, 2024, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event starts at 08:40 PM EST. This fight night features a heavyweight bout between Lewis and Diniz as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening is Brandon Moreno vs Amir Albazi.

Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This can affect when fighters appear in the ring.

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Fighters Details

Derrick Lewis faces Jhonata Diniz in a heavyweight showdown at UFC Fight Night 246. No titles are on the line.

Derrick Lewis

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 190 cm
• Weight: 119.7 kg
• Total Fights: 40
• Record: 28 / 12 / 0

Derrick Lewis, sporting a 28-12 record, comes off a TKO victory against Rodrigo Nascimento in May 2024. Known for his knockout power with 23 KO wins, Lewis aims to maintain his heavy-hitting reputation against Diniz. Considering Nascimento's track record similar in caliber to Diniz, expect Lewis to lean on his striking prowess.

Jhonata Diniz

• Nationality: Brazil
• Height: 193 cm
• Weight: 117.0 kg
• Total Fights: 8
• Record: 8 / 0 / 0

Jhonata Diniz enters the cage undefeated at 8-0, last securing a unanimous decision win in August 2024. His opponent then had three KO victories, comparable to Lewis’s approach but poses a fresher challenge due to his impeccable record and constant knockout threat against adversaries like Lewis.

Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz Betting Odds

• Underdog: Derrick Lewis : 2.4 (+140)
• Favorite: Jhonata Diniz : 1.6 (-165)

How and where to watch the Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz Fight

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Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz Fight Card

• Brandon Moreno vs Amir Albazi
• Erin Blanchfield vs Rose Namajunas
• Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz
• Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro
• Marc-Andre Barriault vs Dustin Stoltzfus
• Mike Malott vs Trevin Giles
• Aiemann Zahabi vs Pedro Munhoz
• Ariane Lipski vs Jasmine Jasudavicius
• Charles Jourdain vs Victor Henry
• Alexander Romanov vs Rodrigo Nascimento
• Jack Shore vs Youssef Zalal
• Serhiy Sidey vs Garrett Armfield
• Chad Anheliger vs Cody Gibson
• Jamey-Lyn Horth vs Ivana Petrovic