Ousmane Thomas Diagne

Ousmane Thomas Diagne is a French former professional mixed martial artist who competed from 2009 to 2017. He formerly fought in the lightweight division for Bellator, Strikeforce, and Tachi Palace Fights.

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.

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 Loss

Fabricio Guerreiro TKO (punches) URCC 32: Fury

Lincoln, California, United States For URCC Lightweight Championship. Loss

Te'Jovan Edwards TKO (head kick and punches) Tachi Palace Fights 32

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Antonio Roberto Decision (unanimous) Conquer FC 3

Richmond, California, United States Loss

Mark Dickman TKO (punches) Bellator 154

San Jose, California, United States Loss

Erick Sanchez TKO (punches) Bellator 147

San Jose, California, United States Draw

Mike Malott Draw (majority) Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1

San Jose, California, United States Loss

Brandon Ricetti Submission (rear-naked choke) WFC 10: Diagne vs. Ricetti

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Dominic Clark KO (head kick) WFC 9: Mitchell vs. Jara

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Brad McDonald TKO (doctor stoppage) TWC 17: Conflict

Porterville, California, United States Win

David Douglas KO (punch) Red Canvas: Art of Submission 3

Stockton, California, United States Win

Alexander Trevino TKO (kick to the body) Red Canvas: Art of Submission 1

San Jose, California, United States Loss

Aaron Franco KO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy

Cedar Park, Texas, United States Loss

Caros Fodor Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe

Everett, Washington, United States Loss

Merritt Warren Submission (inverted heel hook) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista

Fresno, California, United States Win

Kaleo Kwan Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina

Fresno, California, United States