Cyril Asker
Introduction
Cyril Asker born October 24, 1988) is a French mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the UFC.
Mixed martial arts career
Background
Born and raised in Avignon, France, Asker began training in MMA at the age of 18. Before becoming a full-time fighter, he was a police officer.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Asker had his first amateur fight at the age of 20, a win, before making his professional debut in 2012. He amassed a record of 7-1 competing on the regional circuit for various organizations, and captured the South African EFC Heavyweight Championship, before being signed by the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Asker made his promotional debut against Jared Cannonier at UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos on April 10, 2016. He was defeated via knockout in the first round.
Asker next fought Dmitry Smoliakov at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn on January 15, 2017. He won via TKO in the first round.
Asker next faced Walt Harris at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia on June 17, 2017. He lost the fight in the first round via TKO due to a combination of elbows and punches.
Championships and accomplishments
- Extreme Fighting Chamionship
- Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 11 matches | 8 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 8-3 | Walt Harris | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia | 000000002017-06-17-0000June 17, 2017 | 1 | 1:44 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 8-2 | Dmitry Smoliakov | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn | 000000002017-01-15-0000January 15, 2017 | 1 | 2:41 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 7-2 | Jared Cannonier | KO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos | 000000002016-04-10-0000April 10, 2016 | 1 | 2:44 | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| Win | 7-1 | Ruan Potts | TKO (retirement) | EFC: Extreme Fighting Championship 40 | 000000002015-06-06-0000June 6, 2015 | 1 | 5:00 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Won EFC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6-1 | Ricky Misholas | Decision (unanimous) | EFC: Extreme Fighting Championship 37 | 000000002015-02-21-0000February 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Win | 4-1 | Juhaa Saarinen | TKO (punches) | Cage: Cage 27 | 000000002014-11-08-0000November 8, 2014 | 2 | 4:19 | Turku, Finland | |
| Win | 3-1 | Eugen Buchmueller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Roundhouse MMA: The Beginning | 000000002013-10-06-0000October 6, 2013 | 1 | 0:59 | Berlin, Germany | |
| Loss | 2-1 | Karl Moore | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CC 17: Rooney vs. Philpott | 000000002013-05-25-0000May 25, 2013 | 3 | N/A | Newry, Northern Ireland | |
| Win | 2-0 | Peter Tornow | Decision (unanimous) | MMA Berlin: Tournament 33 | 000000002013-03-16-0000March 16, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Berlin, Germany | |
| Win | 1-0 | Adam Brearley | TKO (punches) | CWFC: Fight Night 4 | 000000002012-03-16-0000March 16, 2012 | 1 | 4:30 | Dubaii, United Arab Emirates |