What time is UFC Fight Night 246 Tonight? Lewis vs Diniz - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Derrick Lewis, a veteran known as 'The Black Beast', enters this fight following a TKO victory over Rodrigo Nascimento in May 2024. Jhonata Diniz, undefeated and steadily rising through the ranks, secured a unanimous decision win against Karl Williams in August 2024. There is a compelling component with both heavyweights being power hitters; Lewis with proven knockout capability and Diniz showing he can go the distance.

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 tonight at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event starts at 08:40 PM EST. The fight card features a heavyweight bout between Lewis and Diniz as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening will be Brandon Moreno versus Amir Albazi.

Please note that the ring walk times might vary based on the duration of earlier fights on the undercard. This means that if earlier fights end quickly, subsequent fights, including Lewis vs Diniz, may start sooner than scheduled.

For viewers in different time zones, check the provided table to find out when to watch the fights in your local time.

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

You can watch Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

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Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz Betting Odds

• Underdog: Derrick Lewis : 2.4 (+140)
• Favorite: Jhonata Diniz : 1.6 (-166)

Derrick Lewis enters as the less likely winner at odds of 2.4 (+140), suggesting if you put down $100, you could net a $140 profit with his victory. Jhonata Diniz, tagged as the favorite, comes in at 1.6 (-166), requiring a $166 bet to win an additional $100. The odds lean towards a knockout win, especially for Diniz who stands at 1.9 (-110) to win by KO/TKO/DQ, indicating just over even money for such an outcome. A decision win is seen as highly unlikely for either fighter; both carry substantial pay-outs with Lewis at 9.0 (+800), and Diniz not far behind at 8.5 (+750).

Fighters Details

Derrick Lewis

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

Jhonata Diniz

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

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