At UFC’s ESPN 61 event, Jhonata Diniz emerged victorious, consolidating his impeccable track record. His match against Karl Williams ended in a unanimous decision triumph, marking a new milestone in Diniz’s resplendent career as this was the first time he had witnessed the scorecards. The Brazilian fighter savors this success as an opportunity to assert his readiness to confront any style of fighter in the ring.
Speaking to ESPN’s MMA Junkie and the attending press after his victorious bout, Diniz said with conviction, ‘No matter who my opponents are, I am prepared to face them. If there exists someone in the heavyweight division who can endure three rounds against me, then I am prepared for such a face-off. The role does not matter. I shall assure they endure a tough fight for the entire match duration.’
Being 33 years old, Diniz has displayed a significant knack for throwing massive punches and holds the reputation for having a powerful fist. Recently acquired knowledge of his stamina reaffirms his confidence. He’s learned that he can sustain a fight, throwing punches for a whole 15 minutes. Now, this earned self-assurance is calling him towards a demand for a more formidable competitor.
Diniz intends to stride forth into the loftier levels of competitive fighting, confident in his preparation for the more renowned boxers of his division. With the year’s winnings boosting his track record, Diniz seeks a third victorious bout for the year 2024 to complete his winning spree.
Showing an avid interest in fighting at UFC 309, Diniz hopes to make a return to the ring. The event is tentatively set to occur on November 16, with Madison Square Garden in New York as its venue. The potential for reigning heavyweight champion Jon Jones defending against contender Stipe Miocic has intrigued the ambitious Brazilian.
Diniz perceives this high-stake event as an excellent stage to establish his prowess by combating a name worthy of his skill and potential. Within the competitive and challenging atmosphere fostered by such contendership, Diniz aims to gauge where he stands amidst his heavyweight peers.
Asserting his readiness for the return, Diniz stated, ‘I believe that November sets a timely stage for my return. Jones and Miocic are expected to headline – a prime opportunity for me. I am prepared to stake my claim in New York. Who faces me? That remains to be determined. But the most threatening contender in my division? I challenge them to step forward. I am eager to prove my readiness to face off with the formidable names of the sport.’
During the UFC on ESPN 61, the official scorecards from the Las Vegas venue solidified Diniz’s claim to victory over Williams.
Richly filled with thrilling moments, the ESPN 61 event had its fair share of high-quality photographs captured from the Las Vegas location.
For those interested in further details on the card, the MMA Junkie’s event hub provides extensive coverage of UFC on ESPN 61.
This rewrite is essentially based on an original article published on MMA Junkie featuring the words of Jhonata Diniz after his win at UFC on ESPN 61. In the original piece, Diniz expresses his desire to face the ‘most dangerous guy’ in his division at the upcoming UFC 309.