LightweightACTIVE

Marc Diakiese

17-7

Age

Height

5'10"

Weight

172 lbs

Reach

73"

Avg Fight Time

12:08

Gym

Team Diakiese

Wins By

6 KO · 1 Sub · 9 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 1R2 1R3 6

Last 5

WLLWW

Finish Rate

44%

Bonuses

—

Style

Freestyle

Location

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fight History

WIN

vs Kaue Fernandes

UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Joel Alvarez

UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27

Submission

D'Arce Choke From Side Control

R2 4:26

SubmissionD'Arce Choke From Side Control·R2 4:26

LOSS

vs Michael Johnson

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Damir Hadzovic

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Viacheslav Borshchev

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Rafael Alves

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard

R1 1:48

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 1:48

LOSS

vs Rafael Fiziev

UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Lando Vannata

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Joe Duffy

UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Nasrat Haqparast

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Teemu Packalen

UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:30

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:30

WIN

vs Frankie Perez

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Dan Hooker

UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm· 2017-12-30

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground

R3 0:42

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R3 0:42

WIN

vs Lukasz Sajewski

UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson· 2016-10-08

KO/TKO

Punches to Head In Clinch

R2 4:40

KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 4:40

LOSS

vs Drakkar Klose

The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Diverse Kickboxer

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.5/min

Grappling

3.29 TD

Defense

53%

⚖️Marc adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

18 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

72%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

56%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

39%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Spinning

39%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

33%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

28%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (72%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (128%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 239% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

50% of KOs

Punches to Head In Clinch

50% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.3) and Strike Def% (53%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (53%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (121% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

40%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

53%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

39% acc83%

Clinch

79% acc10%

Ground

75% acc7%

Striking Differential-0.10/min

2.54 landed/min2.64 absorbed/min

2.54

Landed/Min

2.64

Absorbed/Min

0.16

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed463

Sig. Strikes Attempted1146

Key Insights

Marc is a distance-first striker, with 83% of output at range.

Effective body attack (29%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 39% accuracy.

Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

44%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

67%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

10%

Landed

Defended

Total

3.29

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.29 TD/15min.

Solid TD defense at 67%.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

0.00

Ratio

Absorbed

884

Chin Rating

Vulnerable

KD Exchange

0/2

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

33.3

Moderate

Strikes/Min

3.7

Standing %

70%

R3 vs R1 Output

121%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.00x) - absorbs more than deals.

⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (33.3) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 121% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 15 fights

R1 Control

1:12

R2 Control

1:22

R3 Control

2:05

R1 to Final

+27%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+18.3pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+18.3pp

Body

+2.0pp

Leg

-20.4pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+1.3pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights