Ousmane Thomas Diagne is a French professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. He formerly competed for Strikeforce.
| 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 |
| Fighting out of | Milpitas, California |
| Team | Cung Le's Universal Strength Headquarters American Kickboxing Academy |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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 is currently on a three-fight winning streak with all of the wins coming by way of knockout.
Mixed martial arts record
| 7 matches | 4 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 4–3 | Brad McDonald | TKO (doctor stoppage) | TWC 17 - Conflict | June 21, 2013 | 1 | 5:00 | Porterville, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–3 | David Douglas | KO (punch) | Red Canvas - Art of Submission 3 | October 27, 2012 | 1 | 3:03 | Stockton, California, United States | |
| 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 | |
| Loss | 1–3 | Aaron Franco | KO (punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy | February 18, 2011 | 1 | 4:22 | Cedar Park, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 1–2 | Caros Fodor | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe | July 23, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Everett, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Merritt Warren | Submission (inverted heel hook) | Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista | November 6, 2009 | 1 | 3:49 | Fresno, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kaleo Kwan | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina | May 15, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Fresno, California, United States |