Jhonata Diniz from Brazil and Mario Pinto from Portugal gear up for a heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 261. They'll fight on the undercard of Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot in Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, to test skill and strategy in the octagon.
Jhonata Diniz, born in 1991, boasts nine wins with seven knockouts and a single loss by knockout. His recent victory over Alvin Hines was a unanimous decision. Mario Pinto, born in 1998 with no losses, recently knocked out Austen Lane. Diniz typically goes for early knockouts but struggles when faced with durable opponents like Pinto.
What time is Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto fight
Live coverage for the Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
The UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on October 11, 2025, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 07:00 PM EST. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot.
On the undercard, Diniz faces Pinto in a heavyweight bout. This fight consists of three rounds. Note that the start times may vary due to the performance duration of earlier fights on the card.
Fighters Details
Jhonata Diniz
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 117.0 kg
- Total Fights: 10
- Record: 9 / 1 / 0
Mario Pinto
- Nationality: Portugal
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 112.0 kg
- Total Fights: 10
- Record: 10 / 0 / 0
Jhonata Diniz faces Mario Pinto in a heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 261 - Oliveira vs. Gamrot.
Jhonata Diniz, from Brazil, holds a professional record of 9 wins and 1 loss. He recently won against Alvin Hines by unanimous decision. Diniz's seven knockout victories demonstrate his striking power. Considering Hines' solid 7-1 record with three knockouts, Diniz's ability to win decisively suggests he's prepared for top competition like Pinto.
Mario Pinto is undefeated with 10 wins, including six knockouts. His recent KO victory over Austen Lane underscores his strength. Facing Jhonata Diniz will test his resilience and striking capabilities due to Jhonata’s knockout abilities.
Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto Betting Odds
- Favorite: Jhonata Diniz : 1.8 (-122)
- Underdog: Mario Pinto : 2.0 (+100)
| Method of victory | Jhonata Diniz | Mario Pinto |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.9 (+190) | 4.3 (+330) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.8 (+380) | 4.8 (+380) |
How and where to watch the Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto Fight
You can watch Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto Fight Card
- Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson
- Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez
- Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto
- Ricardo Ramos vs Kaan Ofli
- Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell
- Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter
- Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen
- Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira
- Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll
- Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
- Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva
