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"Bonecrusher"

Marc Diakiese

Lightweight Division • 15-5-0 (W-L-D)
Erick Carlos da Silva
Alexandre Cidade
Marc Diakiese of The Democratic Republic of Congo reacts after his lightweight fight against Viacheslav Borshchev of Russia during the UFC Fight Night event at Nationwide Arena on March 26, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
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Interviews
3 months ago

Marc Diakiese Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus

Marc Diakiese Reacts With UFC.com Following His Three-Round Unanimous Decision Win Over Viacheslav Borshchev At UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus In Columbus, Ohio.
Marc Diakiese at UFC Columbus, March 2022 (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
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Athletes
3 months ago

Marc Diakiese Octagon Interview | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus

The "Bonecrusher" talks his hard-fought win at UFC Columbus
Yair Rodriguez of Mexico celebrates his knockout victory over Andre Fili in their featherweight bout during the UFC 197 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Athletes
7 months ago

Best Finishes From Saturday's Fighters | UFC Fight Night: Hollway vs Rodriguez

Saturday's Card Is Filled With Lethal Finishers. Here Is Some Of Their Finest Work. Tune In At A Special Time: 1pm/10am ETPT
Athletes
1 year ago

Marc Diakiese Is Ready To Take On The World

Marc Diakiese had to find himself before he could find true success.
Fight Coverage
3 years ago

UFC London: Talking Points

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Fight Coverage
3 years ago

UFC Connected

Las Vegas 12/27/17 - Cynthia Calvillo UFC 219 fight week day. Photo credit Juan Cardenas)
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4 years ago

UFC Minute: Make Weight vs Tastes Great

The stars of UFC 219 discuss what it's like to cut weight when they're fighting during the holiday season, and what they'll eat when the fights are over. UFC 219 is Saturday! Order it now: https://www.ufc.tv/video/ufc-219
Marc Diakiese celebrates his knockout victory over Teemu Packalen during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
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4 years ago

UFC Minute: Diakiese vs Hooker Promises Early New Year's Fireworks

Lisa Foiles previews the main card addition of Marc Diakiese vs Dan Hooker at UFC 219, a clash of two fighters with uniquely exciting styles. UFC 219 happens Saturday, and you can order to watch on any device at: https://www.ufc.tv/video/ufc-219
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Jimi Manuwa of England celebrates his knockout victory over Corey Anderson in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
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5 years ago

UFC Rankings Report: Manuwa, Nelson shine in London

The official UFC rankings are out and Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down the changes. Jimi Manuwa and Gunnar Nelson had big wins in London, but remain in the same slot. Plus, a look at Marc Diakiese and Arnold Allen.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Brad Pickett steps onto the scale during the UFC 204 weigh-in at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on October 7, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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5 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar in London

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some under-the-radar fights to look out for at Fight Night London.
ZAGREB, CROATIA - APRIL 10: (R-L) Derrick Lewis punches Gabriel Gonzaga in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Arena Zagreb on April 10, 2016 in Zagreb, Croatia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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5 years ago

UFC Minute: Albany kicks off great weekend of fights

UFC 206 is this Saturday night, Dec. 10. But don't forget about UFC Fight Night Albany exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS on Friday, Dec. 9. Lisa Foiles previews the card and gives you a few reasons not to miss the action.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: (R-L) Gegard Mousasi of The Netherlands punches Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 204 Fight Night at the Manchester Evening News Arena on October 8, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by
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5 years ago

UFC 204 Bisping vs Henderson 2: Fight Motion

Take a slow motion trip through some of the highlights of the entire UFC 204 event, featuring the rematch between Michael Bisping vs Dan Henderson, Vitor Belfort vs Gegard Mousasi and many more.

Stats & Records

  • 6
    Wins by Knockout
  • 7
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 40% 40%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
362
Sig. Strikes Attempted
909
Grappling accuracy 43% 43%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
9
Takedowns Attempted
63
2.84
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.56
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
3.17
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
54
%
Sig. Str. Defense
63
%
Takedown Defense
0.24
Knockdown Ratio
11:36
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
299 (83%)
Clinch
39 (11%)
Ground
24 (7%)

Sig. Str. by target

45% 164 Head 28% 102 Body 27% 96 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
6 (43%)
DEC
7 (50%)
SUB
1 (7%)

Upcoming Fights

Event Results

  • Win

    Diakiese vs Borshchev

    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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  • Win

    Diakiese vs Alves

    Round
    1
    Time
    1:48
    Method
    Submission
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  • Win

    Diakiese vs Fiziev

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Congo - Kinshasa
Trains at
Team Diakiese
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
29
Height
70.00
Weight
156.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 09, 2016
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
39.00
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Peso-leve Division • -- (W-L-D)