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Next fight scheduled
Diakiese is slated to fight Kaue Fernandes at UFC Sao Paulo on Nov. 4, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Diakiese will face off against the Brazilian newcomer in November after suffering defeat in his last two fights. The 30-year-old English fighter is 7-7 during his time with the UFC.
Diakiese will face off against the Brazilian newcomer in November after suffering defeat in his last two fights. The 30-year-old English fighter is 7-7 during his time with the UFC.
Referee error leads to loss
Diakiese lost to Joel Alvarez via submission (Brabo choke) at 4:26 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
It goes in the books as a submission defeat for Diakiese at the moment, but there's a real chance this one will be changed to a no-contest following the inevitable appeal that is forthcoming. The heads of the two men collided following a takedown attempt from Alvarez in the latter stages of Round 2. Diakiese immediately motioned to the referee, but Dan Movahedi signaled to continue. Marc was clearly damaged from the blow and found himself tapping out moments later. Appealing fights in mixed martial arts is rarely a successful endeavor, but Diakiese has a case here. It's clear as day the result was the direct result of the accidental clash of heads.
It goes in the books as a submission defeat for Diakiese at the moment, but there's a real chance this one will be changed to a no-contest following the inevitable appeal that is forthcoming. The heads of the two men collided following a takedown attempt from Alvarez in the latter stages of Round 2. Diakiese immediately motioned to the referee, but Dan Movahedi signaled to continue. Marc was clearly damaged from the blow and found himself tapping out moments later. Appealing fights in mixed martial arts is rarely a successful endeavor, but Diakiese has a case here. It's clear as day the result was the direct result of the accidental clash of heads.
Alvarez fight scheduled
Diakiese will fight Joel Alvarez in a lightweight bout at UFC London on July 22, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Now, Diakiese has his first opportunity to redeem himself after losing to Michael Johnson at UFC on ESPN 42. Compared to Alvarez, who will be fighting for the first time in over 15 months, Diakiese has a better track record in terms of logging wins via KO/TKO (six) or decision (nine).
Now, Diakiese has his first opportunity to redeem himself after losing to Michael Johnson at UFC on ESPN 42. Compared to Alvarez, who will be fighting for the first time in over 15 months, Diakiese has a better track record in terms of logging wins via KO/TKO (six) or decision (nine).
Inactivity leads to crushing loss
Diakiese lost to Michael Johnson via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 27-30) at UFC on ESPN 42 on Saturday in Orlando.
ANALYSIS
Prioritizing putting on a show instead of trying to win a fight, Diakiese deserved this defeat. He was fine in the opening round, firing off some volume and connecting on 60 percent (23-38) of his significant strikes, before standing around and doing nothing over the course of the final ten minutes. Entering a -330 favorite and facing an opponent that had lost five of his previous six fights, it's not a stretch to term this a career-altering defeat for the soon-to-be 30-year-old "Bonecrusher." You simply can't give away bouts such as this on at this level.
Prioritizing putting on a show instead of trying to win a fight, Diakiese deserved this defeat. He was fine in the opening round, firing off some volume and connecting on 60 percent (23-38) of his significant strikes, before standing around and doing nothing over the course of the final ten minutes. Entering a -330 favorite and facing an opponent that had lost five of his previous six fights, it's not a stretch to term this a career-altering defeat for the soon-to-be 30-year-old "Bonecrusher." You simply can't give away bouts such as this on at this level.
Next fight announced
Diakiese will take on Michael Johnson at the UFC event on Dec. 3, MMA beat writer Al Zullino reports.
ANALYSIS
Diakiese is sporting a 7-5 record with the UFC after his most recent victory back in July against Damir Hadzovic. Johnson has really be struggling the last few years, posting just one victory in his last six fights.
Diakiese is sporting a 7-5 record with the UFC after his most recent victory back in July against Damir Hadzovic. Johnson has really be struggling the last few years, posting just one victory in his last six fights.