Best fights of Cyrille Diabaté

Over 15 years as a professional, Cyrille Diabaté has compiled a 19-10-1 (14) record, fighting across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Cyrille Diabaté KOs Yasuhito Namekawa

   On April 11, 2006 Cyrille Diabaté faced Yasuhito Namekawa in a light heavyweight bout. Diabaté was 32 years old with a record of 8-5-1, and Namekawa was 31 with a record of 21-14-3. Diabaté was on a 2-fight winning streak. Diabaté stopped Yasuhito Namekawa via KO in the 2nd round.

2. 2. Cyrille Diabaté KOs Yasuhito Namekawa in their 2nd fight

   On July 30, 2006 Cyrille Diabaté faced Yasuhito Namekawa in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Diabaté was 32 years old with a record of 9-5-1, and Namekawa was 31 with a record of 22-15-3. Diabaté was on a 3-fight winning streak and Namekawa was coming off a win. Diabaté stopped Yasuhito Namekawa via KO in the 2nd round.

3. 3. Cyrille Diabaté submits Chad Griggs

   On November 17, 2012 Cyrille Diabaté faced Chad Griggs in a light heavyweight bout. Diabaté was 39 years old with a record of 18-8-1, and Griggs was 34 with a record of 11-2. Diabaté was coming off a win, while Griggs was coming off a loss. Diabaté submitted Chad Griggs via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.