Marc Diakiese has his first assignment after years in the UFC, and it’ll be in his back yard. The London-based fighter was expected to fight once this year either for Bellator or the PFL, which purchased Bellator in 2023, and then enter the 2025 PFL lightweight season on a quest for a $1 million title. Friday, Bellator announced he’s got a booking for the fall. Diakiese (17-7 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) will take on Tim Wilde (17-5-1, 5-2-1 BMMA) at the Bellator Champions Series: London event set for Sept. 14 at OVO Arena Wembley.