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EXCLUSIVE | Marc Diakiese Aiming For Lightweight Ranking In 2020

Marc DiakieseLightweight Marc Diakiese was supposed to be fighting Jai Herbert at UFC London before COVID-19 triggered the event’s postponement. Speaking exclusively to LowKickMMA during fight camp Diakiese revealed he plans to crack the lightweight rankings this year and he’ll fight whoever it takes to do so. “My ambition is to be entering the rankings this […]

Marc Diakiese

Lightweight Marc Diakiese was supposed to be fighting Jai Herbert at UFC London before COVID-19 triggered the event’s postponement.

Speaking exclusively to LowKickMMA during fight camp Diakiese revealed he plans to crack the lightweight rankings this year and he’ll fight whoever it takes to do so.

“My ambition is to be entering the rankings this year.
I’m really looking forward to putting on a great performance so I can get into
those rankings and fight somebody who is ranked.”

The 26-year-old Brit suffered three consecutive losses between 2017-2018 and admittedly had fallen out of love with the sport. Reflecting on the worst period of his career Diakiese said. “As a fighter, you go through a lot of phases, but people just see you as a fighter, but I was going through a lot in my personal life.

“When you’re at the top everyone wants to know you, you get a different call from everybody, they all want something from you. I was getting depressed thinking I had to give something back to everybody when I didn’t have to. I do this for me you know. I’m happy. I’m grounded and ready to go. I didn’t enjoy it before if I’m honest I don’t know why I did it really but I know now and I’m ready to go.”

On the back of two wins ‘Bonecrusher’ is enjoying the sport again. Now all he wants is the chance to avenge his losses to Drakkar Klose, Dan Hooker, and Nasrat Haqparast.

“I know I’m going to meet these guys
again. That’s my goal. Right now, it’s like, I’m giving everything I can and
doing my best to enter the ranks and I’ll see these guys again. I know for a
fact I will because I know where I belong, and I know I can beat these guys.”

Will Marc Diakiese enter the lightweight rankings
in 2020?

Dana White Says UFC Events Would’ve Gone On If It Wasn’t For New CDC Guidelines

UFC president Dana White is being honest when he says he tried as hard as he could to avoid postponing events. The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll globally and the sports industry has felt that wrath. Most major sports organizations have put th…

UFC president Dana White is being honest when he says he tried as hard as he could to avoid postponing events. The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll globally and the sports industry has felt that wrath. Most major sports organizations have put their operations on hold. At the very least, they have either suspended […]

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UFC 249 | Official Statement Confirms Event Won’t Happen In New York

NurmagomedovThe UFC has released an official statement confirming Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will no longer take place in Brooklyn, New York.  UFC president Dana White previously promised fight fans the upcoming lightweight title fight would go ahead at all costs. Speaking to Sportcenter after postponing the next three shows in London, Columbus, and Portland, […]

Nurmagomedov

The UFC has released an official statement confirming Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will no longer take place in Brooklyn, New York. 

UFC president Dana White previously promised fight fans the upcoming lightweight title fight would go ahead at all costs. Speaking to Sportcenter after postponing the next three shows in London, Columbus, and Portland, he said. 

“Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib, April 18, is still on and will happen. We’re going to follow these guidelines to not have more than ten people in a row. We’re hoping that this all clears up by April. This fight’s going to happen. No crowd. Whatever it takes. Probably not even going to happen in the United States, but this fight’s going to happen.”

Now the MMA promotion has officially confirmed in a statement that the fight will no longer be taking place in New York, it read. 

“UFC is planning on moving forward with UFC 249: Khabib vs. Ferguson in April. The event will not take place at Barclay Center in Brooklyn as previously announced. The decision was made in accordance with restrictions by New York State, limiting large public gatherings. Additional details, including location and venue, will be announced when confirmed. Barclays Center ticket holders may seek a full refund at the point of purchase. Internet and phone orders will be automatically cancelled and refunded. UFC looks forward to returning to Brooklyn at the earliest opportunity.” (Via Marc Raimondi) 

Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson is one of the biggest and most anticipated fights of all time. On four previous occasions, this fight has been booked, and then fell through. At the moment, it seems like that could well happen again despite the best efforts of the UFC boss and his staff. Let’s hope they can find a suitable and safe venue soon.

Do you think the UFC should go ahead with this event elsewhere?

Jon Jones Praises Yoel Romero Following UFC 248 Loss

Jon Jones is “proud” of the way Yoel Romero fought Israel Adesanya. Earlier this month, Romero challenged Adesanya for the UFC middleweight championship. The five-round title bout headlined UFC 248. Fight fans were left disappointed by the …

Jon Jones is “proud” of the way Yoel Romero fought Israel Adesanya. Earlier this month, Romero challenged Adesanya for the UFC middleweight championship. The five-round title bout headlined UFC 248. Fight fans were left disappointed by the bout due to a lack of action. Adesanya successfully retained his 185-pound gold via unanimous decision. Jones Offers […]

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Roger Mayweather, Uncle Of Floyd Mayweather, Dies At 58

Floyd Mayweather’s uncle, Roger Mayweather, has passed away. TMZ Sports was able to confirm the news with Floyd’s camp. Roger’s cause of death wasn’t immediately made available. Floyd is said to be “deeply emotional”…

Floyd Mayweather’s uncle, Roger Mayweather, has passed away. TMZ Sports was able to confirm the news with Floyd’s camp. Roger’s cause of death wasn’t immediately made available. Floyd is said to be “deeply emotional” over the passing of his uncle. Floyd wasn’t shy when talking about the health of his uncle. Back in 2015, “Money” […]

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin 3 Reportedly Agreed Upon

It looks like fight fans will get to see Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin III in 2020. The Athletic’s Lance Pugmire has reported that Alvarez and Golovkin have agreed to a trilogy bout. Alvarez’s planned bout with Billy Joe Saunders was …

It looks like fight fans will get to see Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin III in 2020. The Athletic’s Lance Pugmire has reported that Alvarez and Golovkin have agreed to a trilogy bout. Alvarez’s planned bout with Billy Joe Saunders was pushed back to June over fears of the coronavirus. In his report, Pugmire noted […]

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