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"Bonecrusher"

Marc Diakiese

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17-7-0 (W-L-D)

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Marc Diakiese

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Informações

Learn more about Marc Diakiese's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Ativo
Cidade natal
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Equipe
Team Diakiese
Estilo de luta
Freestyle
Idade
30
Altura
70.00
Peso
172.00
Estreia no UFC
09.10.16
Envergadura
73.00
Alcance das pernas
39.00

Fighter Facts

  • Six wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)

     
  • Pro since 2013

     
  • Has won three of his last five

     
  • Six first round finishes

     
  • Last two pre-UFC victories ended by knockout in a combined 60 seconds.

     
  • Origin of nickname: “It was given to me by a friend in my early fights. I crush opponents.”

UFC History

UFC on ESPN 
(3/26/22) Diakiese won a three round unanimous decision over Viacheslav Borshchev

UFC Fight Night (11/13/21) Diakiese was submitted by Rafael Alves via guillotine choke at 1:48 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (7/19/20) Diakiese lost a three round unanimous decision to Rafael Fiziev

UFC Fight Night (9/28/19) Diakiese won a three round unanimous decision over Lando Vannata

UFC Fight Night (3/16/19) Diakiese won a three round unanimous decision over Joe Duffy

UFC Fight Night (7/22/18) Diakiese lost a three round unanimous decision to Nasrat Haqparast

UFC 219 (12/30/17) Diakiese was submitted by Dan Hooker via guillotine choke at :42 of the third round

TUF 25 Finale (7/7/17) Diakiese lost a three round split decision to Drakkar Klose

UFC Fight Night (3/18/17) Diakiese knocked out Teemu Packalen at :30 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (12/9/16) Diakiese won a three round unanimous decision over Frankie Perez

UFC 204 (10/8/16) Diakiese stopped Lukasz Sajewski via strikes at 4:40 of the second round

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I first started doing MMA back in 2010 but didnt really understand what it was. I walked into a local gym and it kinda rolled on from there.  

What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time Lonsdale Champion, BJJ Purple belt & numerous amateur titles. 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This means the world to me. It is a dream come true. Now I want to be the champion.

What was your job before you started fighting? Working on the railways.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 9-0 as an amateur and won three British titles.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Bamma champion and undefeated

Favorite grappling technique: Rear Naked Choke

Favorite Striking technique: Double Jab/Right hand