A Bellator MMA veteran and longtime representative of the mixed martial arts scene in the United Kingdom, Tim Wilde wants to put himself in title contention before Father Time turns against him.
The 37-year-old lightweight will take on Marc Diakiese in a featured Bellator Champions Series 5 attraction this Saturday at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. Wilde believes the matchup—Diakiese spent more than seven years in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he compiled an 8-7 record—could open more doors and thinks it puts him in position to showcase the best version of himself.