Fighter details| Name | Cyrille Diabate |
| Nickname | Snake |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Oct 6, 1973 (52 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | X |
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Fighter bioCyrille Diabaté – General Profile
Cyrille Diabaté is a retired French mixed martial artist and former UFC light heavyweight competitor. Nicknamed “The Snake,” he was one of the early French pioneers in MMA, bringing high-level striking and a wealth of combat sports experience to the Octagon.
MMA Career
Before joining the UFC, Diabaté had a successful career in kickboxing and Muay Thai, which laid the foundation for his technical and precise striking style. During his UFC run, he faced strong competition and earned respect for his skill, composure, and professionalism. His presence helped raise the profile of French MMA on the international stage.
Fighting Style
Cyrille Diabaté was primarily known for his elite stand-up game, utilizing sharp kicks, knees, and precise boxing combinations. He fought with a measured, tactical approach, often controlling distance and outstriking opponents with his reach and technique. His experience in various martial arts made him a well-rounded and intelligent fighter inside the cage.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilir Latifi |
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R1 · 3:02 |
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| Jimi Manuwa |
UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald |
KO/TKO | |
| Chad Griggs |
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 2:24 |
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| Tom DeBlass |
UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva |
M-DEC | |
| Anthony Perosh |
UFC 138: Leben vs. Muñoz |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R2 · 3:09 |
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| Steve Cantwell |
UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann |
U-DEC | |
| Alexander Gustafsson |
UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R2 · 2:41 |
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| Luiz Cane |
UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 2:13 |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 26.67% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2025-10-06 23:00:13
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Quinton Jackson Rampage | 38-14 |
| Sergey Spivak The Polar Bear | 17-6 |
| Sean Strickland Tarzan | 29-7 |
| Benoît Saint Denis God of War | 17-3 |
| Jailton Almeida Malhadinho | 22-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Fabiano Silva Jacarezinho | 33-16 |
| Stefan Struve Skyscraper | 29-13 |
| J.C. Pennington | 25-19 |
| Vitaliy Branchuk | 23-8 |
| Jonathan Haggerty The General | 21-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Angela Hill Overkill | 18-16 |
| Mario Pinto | 11-0 |
| Joe Pyfer Bodybagz | 15-3 |
| Joaquin Buckley New Mansa | 21-7 |
| Aljamain Sterling Funk Master | 25-5 |
| Alexander Hernandez The Great Ape | 18-8 |
| Asu Almabaev Zulfikhar | 23-3 |
| Waldo Cortes-Acosta Salsa Boy | 17-2 |
| Brendson Ribeiro The Gorilla | 17-9 |
| Carol Foro Anabelle | 9-1 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |
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