After every event, fans wonder whom the winners will be matched up with next. And with another night of UFC action in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look forward, put on a pair of Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard’s shoes, and play UFC matchmaker for UFC on ESPN+ 18’s most noteworthy winning fighters. Those winners included Jared Cannonier (13-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC), who defeated Jack Hermansson (20-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) by second-round TKO in the main event at Royal Arena in Copenhagen, as well as Gilbert Burns (17-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC), Ion Cutelaba (15-4 MMA, 4-3 UFC), Ovince Saint Preux (24-13 MMA, 12-8 UFC) and Marc Diakiese (14-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC). * * * * Marc Diakiese Should fight: Drew Dober Why they should fight: It wasn’t long ago when Diakiese was being written off as someone with spoiled potential after an undefeated start to his career was followed by a three-fight skid. Suddenly he’s won back-to-back bouts, though, after topping Lando Vannata by unanimous decision. Diakiese is still young and has the potential for very bright future inside the octagon.
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