# 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

Professional record breakdown :
| 15 matches | 6 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 5 |
| By submission | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 6–8–1 | Fabricio Guerreiro | TKO (punches) | URCC 32: Fury | September 30, 2017 | 3 | 2:51 | Lincoln, California, United States | For URCC Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 6–7–1 | Te'Jovan Edwards | TKO (head kick and punches) | Tachi Palace Fights 32 | August 3, 2017 | 1 | 2:27 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–6–1 | Antonio Roberto | Decision (unanimous) | Conquer FC 3 | March 18, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Richmond, California, United States | |
| Loss | 5–6–1 | Mark Dickman | TKO (punches) | Bellator 154 | May 14, 2016 | 3 | 3:05 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 5–5–1 | Erick Sanchez | TKO (punches) | Bellator 147 | December 4, 2015 | 3 | 1:22 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Draw | 5–4–1 | Mike Malott | Draw (majority) | Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1 | September 19, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 5–4 | Brandon Ricetti | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WFC 10: Diagne vs. Ricetti | June 28, 2014 | 2 | 1:10 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Dominic Clark | KO (head kick) | WFC 9: Mitchell vs. Jara | April 26, 2014 | 1 | 2:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| 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 | |