Marc Diakiese’s days with the UFC have come to an finish, and has landed a brand new cope with the PFL.
After debuting within the UFC in 2016 and combating 15 instances with the promotion, Diakiese (17-7) will proceed his professional profession beneath a brand new banner. The England-based fighter is anticipated to compete as soon as in 2024, after which enter the 2025 PFL common season to compete for a $1 million championship prize.
“I’m proud to name PFL my new dwelling, and I can’t wait to get began,” Diakiese mentioned in a press launch. “I plan to debut within the SmartCage later this yr to announce my arrival to the roster, after which I’ll enter the common season the place I’m coming for that a million greenback prize cash.”
Busting onto the UFC scene with a second-round knockout in his debut, Diakiese, 31, turned lots of heads as an thrilling prospect. He would go on to expertise combined outcomes after successful his first three UFC bouts, exiting the promotion with an 8-7 document. His final look was a cut up choice victory over Kaue Fernandes at UFC Struggle Evening 231 in November.
Now, “Bonecrusher” seems ahead to taking up 155-pound competitors beneath the PFL banner.
“I again myself at Light-weight, and I’m coming for everybody,” Diakiese mentioned. “This weight class is mine for the taking, and I really feel the PFL Championship has my title throughout it in 2025.”
Diakiese will probably be holding an in depth eye on opponents within the 2024 event, which incorporates present playoff qualifiers Michael Dufort, Clay Collard, Brent Primus and Elvin Espinoza. Fighters nonetheless within the playoff hunt embody Gadzhi Rabadanov, Solomon Renfro, Adam Piccolotti, Bruno Miranda, Patricky Freire, and Mads Burnell.
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