Cyril   "Silverback"   Asker

Heavyweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] : 8 - 3 - 0
  • Submission : 2 Wins - 1 Losses
  • TKO/KO : 4 Wins - 2 Losses
  • Decision : 2 Wins - 0 Losses
  • Age : 29
  • Height : 1.88 m
  • Reach :
  • Leg Span :
  • Stance :
  • BG Discipline : Boxing
  • Strengths : Forward fighting
    Head hunter
    Excellent cage control
  • From : France
  • Fighting out of : Nimes, France
  • Gym : Bushido Academie
  • Trainer : James Schiavo
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
  • Submission : 20%
  • Takedowns : 25%
  • Striking : 55%

Fighters Media

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“BI#CH PLEASE”
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UFC SIGNS EFC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION CYRIL ASKER
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VAN HEERDEN WILL TAKE ANY OPPORTUNITY TO GET HIS SHOT AT GOLD
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A NEW ERA FOR EFC
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FOREIGN INVASION COMPLETE AT EFC44
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TRIPLE THREAT AT EFC 44
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Asker ahead of EFC 44
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HOPE TO GLORY
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Cyrus Fees and Dirk Steenekamp breakdown: Van Zyl vs. Asker
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BETXCHANGE PUTS GORIMBO EQUAL WITH MYNHARDT
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LAST MINUTE FIGHT CHANGES
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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MEDIA MADNESS STARTS TOMORROW
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EFC 44: The Smiling Frenchman
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“PUNCH THAT GINGER’S HEAD RIGHT OFF”
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HENRY CONFIDENT HE WILL BEAT THE ODDS
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EFC 44 Countdown: Van Zyl vs. Asker, Mynhardt vs. Gorimbo, Allen vs. Henry
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EFC 44 MEDIA DAY THIS SATURDAY
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CUTENDANA VS. MARIN POSTPONED
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ELIASOV DONATES FULL PURSE TO PETS JHB
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THE UNTHREATENED ‘IRON LION’
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MICOL DI SEGNI – SHOTS, SUBMISSIONS AND A KNOCK-OUT
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NOT WORRIED WHAT HE WILL DO
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BLACK EYE ADVICE FROM DI SEGNI
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ITALY’S MICOL DI SEGNI SIGNS TO FIGHT DANELLA ELIASOV
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ANGOLA’S CUTENDANA TO TAKE ON ROMANIA’S BEST
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THREE MORE EXCITING FIGHTS AWAIT EFC 44
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EFC 44: Van Zyl vs. Asker, Mynhardt vs. Gorimbo, Allen vs. Henry
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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3 TITLE FIGHTS SET FOR CARNIVAL CITY
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THE DOCTOR’S OPINION
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WHO WOULD WIN BETWEEN ‘THE ROCK’ AND VAN ZYL?
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‘Fotn’ Bonuses Doubled & More Bonuses Awarded For Exceptional Performances
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EFC WORLDWIDE 40 Gallery
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EFC 40 DELIVERS THE GOODS
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EUROPEANS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
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BEDLAM BECKONS AT EFC 40
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GET TO THE EFC 40 WEIGH-IN TOMORROW
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Du Plessis, Potts And Groth Ahead As Favourites
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THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN
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EFC 40 COUNTDOWN PREMIERS TONIGHT
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VAN ZYL LOOKS ON POTTS VS. ASKER
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EFC 37 DELIVERS THE GOODS
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CINEMAS OFF: EFC 37 NOT AVAILABLE AT STER-KINEKOR
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EFC 37: Misholas Has A Message For Asker
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EFC 37: Frenchman Cyril Asker has Arrived
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LADIES TAKE CENTRE STAGE
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FOUR NATIONS COLLIDE IN CINEMAS
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ALL EYES ON THE ULTIMATE RIVALRY AND DREADED CURSE
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France Brings The Heavy

Action Shots

Fight History

Pro Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
  • Andrew Van Zyl
    EFC 44
    Loss
    R Submission (Guillotine)

  • Ruan Potts
    EFC 40
    Loss
    R

  • Ricky Misholas
    EFC 37
    Loss
    R Unanimous Decision

Exhibition Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
    No fights recorded

Fighters Biography

When & why did you start martial arts training?

10 years ago, I like fighting with all the tools I can develop.

How did you transition to MMA?

I start with boxing and moved to MMA because it’s a complete sport.

What ranks & titles have you held?

Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

How did you get your fight name?

Other guys at the gym gave me the name ‘Silverback’, because I have good
hammer fists like a gorilla.

Added Detail

  • Former Policeman
  • Always smiling
  • Has always fought outside of his home country of France

Key Opponents

Notable Fights

  • Opponent
    Event
    Result
  • Ruan Potts
    EFC 40
    Win
  • Ricky Misholas
    EFC 37
    Win
  • none
  • none
Cyril   Asker