Ousmane Thomas Diagne

For the Senegalist biologist, see Tomas 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.

Thomas Diagne
Born	Ousmane Thomas Diagne (1983-09-03) September 3, 1983 (age 41) Paris, France
Other names	No Mas
Nationality	French
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	156 lb (71 kg; 11.1 st)
Division	Lightweight
Reach	76.0 in (193 cm)
Style	Sanshou
Fighting out of	San Jose, California, United States
Team	Cung Le's Universal Strength Headquarters American Kickboxing Academy
Years active	2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	15
Wins	6
By knockout	4
By decision	2
Losses	8
By knockout	5
By submission	2
By decision	1
Draws	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.^[1]

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

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