Marc Diakiese vs Damir Hadzovic UFC fight info, date and time
Marc Diakiese vs Damir Hadzovic is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall at 1:00pm EST on Saturday 23rd July 2022 in a 155lbs matchup.
Marc Diakiese earned a big win over Viacheslav Borshchev in his last UFC appearance in March to snap a two-fight skid.
Damir Hadzovic also ended a two-fight losing streak following a unanimous decision victory over Yancy Medeiros last June.
Marc Diakiese vs Damir Hadzovic betting odds
Marc Diakiese opened as a -290 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Diakiese means you would need to bet $290 in order to win $100.
Damir Hadzovic is a +245 underdog. If you bet $100 on Hadzovic then you would win $245.
Fight information
Marc Diakiese vs Damir Hadzovic was first reported on May 24th.
Marc Diakiese will fight Damir Hadzovic at #UFCLondon on July 23rd.(first rep. @Chisanga_Malata) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN pic.twitter.com/RYvL3p4ruU
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) May 24, 2022
Marc Diakiese
Marc Diakiese recorded his first UFC win since 2019 with a convincing display against Viacheslav Borshchev, using his wrestling to good effect.
OHHHH MYYYYYY!!!! @Marc_Diakiese STIFLES Packalen w/ a right hand in the FIRST ROUND! What. A. KO!!! #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/c9wPu0j1uW
— UFC (@ufc) March 18, 2017
Diakiese bounced back from consecutive defeats to Rafael Alves and Rafael Fiziev. The Brit is now 6-5 over his UFC career.
Damir Hadzovic
Damir Hadzovic survived a third-round onslaught from Yancy Medeiros to earn a unanimous decision over the Hawaiian.
What an absolute battle! 👊
— UFC (@ufc) June 26, 2021
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Hadzovic had suffered losses to Renato Moicano and Christos Giagos prior to his win over Medeiros.
How they match up
Marc Diakiese is slightly taller than his opponent at 5”10 compared to the 5”9 Hadzovic. Importantly, Diakiese will bring a 3-inch reach advantage into this fight.
There is a big difference in age between these two. Hadzovic is 35 years old compared to the 29-year-old Diakiese. Both men have 20 professional fights on their record.
Reasons to watch
Marc Diakiese has been involved in a number of exciting fights over his UFC career. The Brit always brings power and heart to the Octagon.
THE LEAD ELBOW! WOW!@Marc_Diakiese #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/idAb3Gz0Do
— UFC (@ufc) March 16, 2019
The stakes
Both fighters have a lot at stake in this one. Another defeat for either man could spell the end of their UFC career.
Marc Diakiese vs Damir Hadzovic predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions have Marc Diakiese as the betting favorite with opening odds of -290.
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Marc Diakiese vs Damir Hadzovic tale of the tape
- Significant 6 year age difference: Diakiese is the younger fighter at 29 years old.
- Diakiese has a significant 3 inch reach advantage.
- Same number of professional MMA fights. Both fighters have entered the cage 20 times.
| Marc Diakiese | vs | Damir Hadzovic |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Age | 35 |
| 20 | Fights | 20 |
| 15 | Wins | 14 |
| 5 | Losses | 6 |
| 6 | KO’s | 7 |
| 1 | Subs | 3 |
| 5′ 10 | Height (in) | 5′ 9 |
| 73 | Reach (in) | 70 |
Marc “Bonecrusher” Diakiese fighter profile and recent form
Marc Diakiese is a 29 year old male fighter from England with 15 pro wins and 5 losses. See Marc Diakiese’s full MMA record.
Marc Diakiese has a 47% finish rate, including 6 by knockout, 1 by submission, 8 by decision.
Marc Diakiese is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Viacheslav Borshchev at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
14-5-0 | Viacheslav Borshchev |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-03-26 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
14-4-0 | Rafael Alves |
SUB
R1 1:48
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-11-13 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
14-3-0 | Rafael Fiziev |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-07-18 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Win |
13-3-0 | Lando Vannata |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 18 | 2019-09-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Win |
12-3-0 | Joe Duffy |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 5 | 2019-03-16 | Lightweight | UFC |
Damir “The Bosnian Bomber” Hadžović fighter profile and recent form
Damir Hadžović is a 35 year old male fighter from Bosnia And Herzegovina with 14 pro wins and 6 losses. See Damir Hadžović’s full MMA record.
Damir Hadžović has a 72% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 3 by submission, 4 by decision.
Damir Hadžović is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Yancy Medeiros at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
13-6-0 | Yancy Medeiros |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-06-26 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
13-5-0 | Renato Moicano |
SUB
R1 0:44
|
UFC on ESPN+ 28 | 2020-03-14 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
13-4-0 | Christos Giagos |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 11 | 2019-06-01 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Win |
12-4-0 | Polo Reyes |
KO/TKO
R2 2:03
|
UFC on ESPN+ 3 | 2019-02-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Win |
11-4-0 | Nick Hein |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 134 | 2018-07-22 | Lightweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Marc Diakiese vs Damir Hadzovic is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Blaydes vs. Aspinall. The fight is expected to start at around 1:00pm EST on Saturday 23rd July 2022.
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