Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Win
Fernandes vs Diakiese
Nov. 4, 2023
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
6
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 463
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1146
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 9
- Takedowns Attempted
- 91
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Trains at
Team Diakiese
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
30
Height
70.00
Weight
172.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 9, 2016
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
39.00
- Six wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
- Pro since 2013
- Has won four of his last eight
- 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 Fight Night (7/22/23) Diakiese was submitted by Joel Alvarez via brabo choke at 4:26 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (12/3/22) Diakiese lost a three round unanimous decision to Michael Johnson
UFC Fight Night (7/23/22) Diakiese won a three round unanimous decision over Damir Hadzovic
UFC on ESPN (3/26/22) Diakiese won a three round unanimous decision over Viacheslav Borschev
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
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
