Ousmane Thomas Diagne

Thomas Diagne
Born Ousmane Thomas Diagne
Paris, France
Nationality French
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 156 lb (71 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 76.0 in (193 cm)
Fighting out of Milpitas, California
Team Cung Le's Universal Strength Headquarters
American Kickboxing Academy
Years active 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 9
Wins 5
By knockout 4
By decision 1
Losses 4
By knockout 1
By submission 2
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ousmane Thomas Diagne is a French professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. He formerly competed for Strikeforce.

Background

Diagne, who is from France, is a longtime practitioner of Sanshou, a Chinese form of kickboxing, and has won six titles in the sport. Diagne transitioned into mixed martial arts, under the tutelage of Cung Le.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Strikeforce

Diagne made his professional mixed martial arts debut on May 15, 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina against Kaleo Kwan. Diagne won via unanimous decision.

He made his next appearance on November 6, 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista against Merritt Warren. Diagne lost via submission in the first round.

Diagne then fought at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe on July 23, 2010, facing off against Caros Fodor and lost via unanimous decision.

At Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy on February 18, 2011, Diagne fought Aaron Franco and lost via knockout in the first round.

Independent promotions

Diagne left Strikeforce with a 1-3 record, and proceeded to go on a four-fight winning streak, before losing his last fight to Brandon Ricetti on June 28, 2014, via rear-naked choke.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–4 Brandon Ricetti Submission (rear-naked choke) WFC 10: Diagne vs. Ricetti June 28, 2014 2 1:10 Sacramento, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–3 Dominic Clark KO (head kick) WFC 9: Mitchell vs. Jara April 26, 2014 1 2:00 Sacramento, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–3 Brad McDonald TKO (doctor stoppage) TWC 17: Conflict June 21, 2013 1 5:00 Porterville, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–3 David Douglas KO (punch) Red Canvas: Art of Submission 3 October 27, 2012 1 3:03 Stockton, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–3 Alexander Trevino TKO (kick to the body) Red Canvas: Art of Submission 1 September 15, 2012 3 3:39 San Jose, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–3 Aaron Franco KO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy February 18, 2011 1 4:22 Cedar Park, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–2 Caros Fodor Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe July 23, 2010 3 5:00 Everett, Washington, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–1 Merritt Warren Submission (inverted heel hook) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista November 6, 2009 1 3:49 Fresno, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Kaleo Kwan Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina May 15, 2009 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States

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