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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
| Total Fights: | 6 |
| Record: | 19-8-3 |
| Summary: | Striking |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The Snake |
| From: | Celle Saint Cloud, Paris France |
| Fights Out Of: | Rueil Malmaison France |
| Age: | 38 |
| Height: | 6' 6" ( 198 cm ) |
| Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
Media
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Apr 14, 2012 -
Apr 14, 2012 1:00 -
Apr 14, 2012 -
Apr 13, 2012
Striking
Grappling
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Cyrille Diabate |
Apr 14, 2012
|
48 | 2 | 0 | 3 | R3 Decision - Majority |
Ways To Watch
|
| Jorgen Kruth | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Cyrille Diabate |
Nov 5, 2011
|
17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Anthony Perosh | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||
|
Win
|
Steve Cantwell |
Mar 3, 2011
|
28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Cyrille Diabate | 146 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Cyrille Diabate |
Oct 16, 2010
|
11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Alexander Gustafsson | 28 | 2 | 3 | 7 | ||||
|
Win
|
Luiz Cane |
May 29, 2010
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Cyrille Diabate | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mauricio Rua |
PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute
Sep 10, 2006
|
16 | 3 | 1 | 6 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Cyrille Diabate | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Biography
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for combat sports and competing 19 years ago.
What ranks and titles have you held? I have been ranked in the top 5 in all the major kickboxing and Muay Thai rankings. I have been world champion 4 times.
Do you have any heroes? My mother
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a big step in my MMA career. A dream come true. Now I have to reach my highest goal.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I studied English here in France.
What was your job before you started fighting? I have been fighting since I was 18!!! But I have had various jobs: bodyguard, bouncer, stuntman, etc
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? A few times French national champ in kickboxing and Muay Thai
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? French national champion in kickboxing / Muay Thai / Shidokan karate. World champ in Shidokan karate / Muay Thai/ Sanda/ cage fighting
Ranks in any martial arts styles: no1 in Shidokan Karate, Shootboxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing
Favorite grappling technique: armbar
Favorite Striking technique: elbow
Career
Trained With
Key Fights
Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Luiz Cane | UFC® 114 RAMPAGE vs EVANS |
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