Marc Diakiese to face Lando Vannata at UFC Copenhagen on Hermansson vs Cannonier undercard

Marc Diakiese will return to action at UFC Copenhagen on 28 September to take on Lando Vannata.

Diakiese revived his UFC prospects at UFC London in March, ending a three-fight losing streak with an impressive unanimous decision victory over Joseph Duffy.

The lightweight will now have the opportunity to extend his MMA record to 14-3 when the UFC visits Denmark for the first time next month.

Diakiese, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in Doncaster, broke down in tears after impressing a home crowd earlier this year by dominating Duffy, who has a career victory over Conor McGregor to his name.

‘Bonecrusher’ announced in May he had signed a new multi-fight deal, his third with the promotion since joining in 2016 after championship success with BAMMA.

Like his opponent, Vannata also comes into this fight having recently ended a winless streak.

The 26-year-old American secured a first round submission victory over Marcos Mariano on the UFC 234 undercard in February, having registered two draws and two losses in his previous four fights.

Diakiese and Vannata join a card set to be headlined by Jack Hermansson and Jared Cannonier next month.

Tickets for UFC Copenhagen are on sale now via Ticketmaster.