Lukasz Sajewski has agreed to replace Reza Madadi and face Marc Diakiese this Saturday night at UFC 204, the promotion confirmed.
Sajewski steps in for an injured Reza Madadi, who pulled out a few days ago. The bout streams live on UFC Fight Pass and opens the card.
After opening his MMA career with 13 consecutive wins, Sajewski (13-2) has yet to get his hand raised in the UFC. He was bested by Nick Hein and Gilbert Burns in his two fights.
Diakiese (9-0) is making his Octagon debut after dominating in BAMMA, the top MMA promotion in England. He owns four knockout wins to his credit.
UFC 204 takes place this Saturday from Manchester and the Manchester Arena. Michael Bisping defends his middleweight title against Dan Henderson in the main event. Officials have yet to announce a new opponent for Mirsad Bektic.
MAIN CARD (PPV/10 p.m. ET)
Michael Bisping vs. Dan Henderson for Bisping’s UFC middleweight championship
Vitor Belfort vs. Gegard Mousasi
Jimi Manuwa vs. Ovince Saint Preux
Daniel Omielanczuk vs. Stefan Struve
Mirsad Bektic vs. TBAPRELIMINARY CARD (FS1/8 p.m. ET)
Iuri Alcantara vs. Brad Pickett
Ian Entwistle vs. Rob Font
Davey Grant vs. Damian Stasiak
Leon Edwards vs. Albert TumenovPRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass/6:30 p.m. ET)
Mike Perry vs. Danny Roberts
Adriano Martins vs. Leonardo Santos
Marc Diakiese vs. Lukasz Sajewski
