1. Marc Diakiese was born on 16 March 1993 and is an English professional mixed martial artist who is signed with the Professional Fighters League as a lightweight.
29 Facts About Marc Diakiese
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Marc Diakiese formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Caged Steel and BAMMA.
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Aged 17, Diakiese began training in mixed martial arts to keep fit and stay out of trouble.
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Marc Diakiese was a promising footballer before committing to mixed martial arts.
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Marc Diakiese turned professional in 2013 after struggling to find willing opponents.
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In March 2015, Diakiese faced Jack McGann at BAMMA 19 for the vacant Lightweight Championship.
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In February 2016, Marc Diakiese signed a new deal with the promotion.
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Marc Diakiese finished Kane Mousah in 36 seconds at BAMMA 25 and subsequently earned a UFC contract.
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Marc Diakiese was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Reza Madadi on 8 October 2016 at UFC 204.
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Marc Diakiese returned to face Frankie Perez on 9 December 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Abdurakhimov.
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Marc Diakiese won the fight via knockout 30 seconds into the first round.
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Marc Diakiese faced Drakkar Klose on 7 July 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.
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Marc Diakiese faced Dan Hooker on 30 December 2017 at UFC 219.
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Marc Diakiese lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round.
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Marc Diakiese faced Nasrat Haqparast on 22 July 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134.
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Marc Diakiese lost the fight via unanimous decision after being knocked down multiple times during the bout.
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In May 2019, Marc Diakiese revealed on his social media that he had signed a new, multi-fight contract with the UFC.
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Marc Diakiese faced Lando Vannata on 28 September 2019 at UFC Fight Night 160.
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Marc Diakiese was expected to remain on the card against promotional newcomer Jai Herbert.
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Marc Diakiese was scheduled to face Rafael Alves on 4 September 2021 at UFC Fight Night 191.
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Marc Diakiese lost the bout via guillotine choke submission in the first round.
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Marc Diakiese won the fight by unanimous decision after controlling Borshchev on the ground for nearly twelve and a half minutes.
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Marc Diakiese faced Michael Johnson on 3 December 2022 at UFC on ESPN 42.
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Marc Diakiese faced Joel Alvarez on 22 July 2023 at UFC Fight Night 224.
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Marc Diakiese lost the fight via brabo submission in the second round.
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Marc Diakiese faced Kaue Fernandes on 4 November 2023 at UFC Fight Night 231.
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On January 15,2025, it was announced that Marc Diakiese joined the 2025 PFL World Tournament in a lightweight division.
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Marc Diakiese lost the fight via knockout in round one.
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Marc Diakiese faced Benoit Saint Denis in the no gi main event of ADXC 4 on May 18,2024.