Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz at UFC 309 | Preview & Prediction
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There is a heavyweight fight on the prelims that promises fireworks as Polish powerhouse Marcin Tybura takes on the unbeaten Jhonata Diniz
Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz Facts
When is UFC 309? UK – the extra preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday November 16th 2024, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am (Sunday) and the main card at 3:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 3:00pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT
Where is UFC 309? Madison Square Garden
Where can I get tickets for UFC 309? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 309
What TV channel is UFC 309 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 309? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 309 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Marcin Tybura and Jhonata Diniz expected to walk out? Sunday 17th November, 2024, 12:35am UK / Saturday 16th November, 7:35pm US ET / 4:35pm US PT
UFC 309 Main Card
Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic (Heavyweight)
Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler (Lightweight)
Viviane Araujo vs Karine Silva (Women’s Flyweight)
Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig (Middleweight)
Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop (Lightweight)
UFC 309 Prelims
Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee (Bantamweight)
Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders (Middleweight)
Jim Miller vs Damon Jackson (Lightweight)
David Onama vs Roberto Romero (Lightweight)
Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz (Heavyweight)
Mickey Gall vs Ramiz Brahimaj (Welterweight)
Bassil Hafez vs Oban Elliot (Welterweight)
Veronica Hardy vs Eduarda Moura (Women’s Flyweight)
Marcin Tybura: Polish veteran looking for bounce back win
39-year-old Marcin Tybura (25-9) is coming off a submission loss at the hands of Serghei Spivac in August and he will be eager to bounce back here. He has not suffered consecutive losses since 2019 and he will have no intention of doing that now although that may be easier said than done. The Polish veteran has won eight of his last 11 bouts though and he will provide a stern test of Diniz’s credentials here.
Jhonata Diniz: Brazilian kickboxer puts 100% record on the line
Jhonata Diniz (8-0) has enjoyed a fantastic start to life in the UFC after transitioning from his kickboxing. He came through Dana White’s Contender Series last September and has gone on to win both of his bouts in the UFC. He has won seven of his eight bouts by KO and has impressed the UFC’s top brass sufficiently to fast track him. After seeing his bout against Derrick Lewis cancelled due to health reasons impacting his opponent, he is now rescheduled to face Tybura on this monster card.
Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz Prediction
Despite his age, Marcin Tybura continues to produce a really high level of performance every fight and he will look to do so once again at UFC 309. Diniz may have the sparkling 100% winning record, but Tybura’s resume containing 34 fights is full of high-calibre opponents.
Diniz clearly has some impressive skills at his disposal and it will be interesting to see if he can continue to stop opponents at the higher level in the UFC. The matchmakers seemed determined to find out whether he is the real deal or not and this fight will help give some answers.
We have a slight feeling that Diniz may live up to some of his hype in this fight. We have immense respect for Tybura, but we just feel that the Brazilian's technical ability in his striking especially made the difference.
As is often the case in heavyweight bouts, it is hard to see this fight going the distance. Our pick is Diniz to get the stoppage.
Prediction: Jhonata Diniz to win by submission or KO/TKO
