Cyrille Diabate

UFC |

TRAINING: I try to mix days up so I don’t get bored. I have new training methods, so threes not really a typical day. 1 to 2 times a day, 5 days a week.

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

• Loss to Gustafsson broke six fight winning streak; has won 11 of his last 13 bouts.

• Last loss before Gustafsson was in PRIDE bout in September of 2006 to Mauricio Rua

• Nine wins by knockout; five by submission

• Assistant coach for Team USA on season nine of The Ultimate Fighter.

• A pro since 1999

• Has defeated UFC vets James Zikic and Lodune Sincaid and PRIDE vet Bob Schrijber

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	6
Record:	18-8-3
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 )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

278

69% Successful

191

Types of Successful Strikes

191

85% Standing

162

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

50% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Cyrille Diabate	UFC® 138: LEBEN vs. MUNOZ Nov 5, 2011	17	0	0	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Anthony Perosh	UFC® 138: LEBEN vs. MUNOZ Nov 5, 2011	17	2	3	5	R2Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Steve Cantwell	UFC® LIVE: SANCHEZ vs. KAMPMANN Mar 3, 2011	28	1	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Cyrille Diabate	UFC® LIVE: SANCHEZ vs. KAMPMANN Mar 3, 2011	146	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Cyrille Diabate	UFC® 120: BISPING vs AKIYAMA Oct 16, 2010	11	0	0	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Alexander Gustafsson	UFC® 120: BISPING vs AKIYAMA Oct 16, 2010	28	2	3	7	R2Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Luiz Cane	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	4	0	0	1	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Cyrille Diabate	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	17	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Mauricio Rua	PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute Sep 10, 2006	16	3	1	6	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cyrille Diabate	PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute Sep 10, 2006	6	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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