A Twisted Cautionary Tale

For many men, there are very few things that are more painful than taking a shot to the testicles. Unless one of your testicles decides to move around and twist inside your scrotum. This is the definition of testicular torsion and it can happen to any man so it is a good idea to prepare yourself just in case.

Diamond's Corner Episode 4: Alex Coriano

This week on Diamond's Corner Craig sits down with one of our founding partners, @alexcoriano. Not only has he been an integral member of the Diamond MMA team, but Alex is also the former Purdue Wrestling Team Captain, current coach at @elninotrainingcenter, and an amazing designer. Check out Craig and Alex's chat about Alex's background and some of the beginnings of Diamond MMA.

Diamond MMA Founder and Lead Designer Alex Coriano

Diamond MMA Founder and Lead Designer Alex Coriano talks about his experience as a product designer and wrestler. Check out Alex's design process at both IDEO and Diamond MMA, behind the scenes wrestling sessions at El Niño Training Center, and his advice to college students. 

Diamond MMA is One Tough Mudder

Diamond MMA gear is put through a lot of trials, tribulations and abuse. Then again, that's their job! From being kicked, beaten with clubs, run over and even shot, Diamonds are constantly tested -either intentionally or through use in tough situations. It's Diamond's job to get you through with your boys safe, sound and snug. One of the situations where Diamonds had to perform in a new and unique situation was when Diamond's own Head Designer Alex Coriano wore his Diamond Cup System while competing in Tough Mudder -the world's toughest obstacle course!

Coriano Drops in with Melendez, Diaz Before UFC FOX Fight April 20

Diamond MMA's Alex Coriano hit a night time roll with 155-pound champ Gilbert Melendez and TUF 5 winner Nate Diaz. Coriano wrestled at Purdue and designs our cups to keep fighter jewel's safe on fight night, whether they are on FOX in title fights like these guys or wearing thai shorts or wrestling singlets.

Interview with Lead Designer Alex Coriano

How did you get into martial arts and what was the main thing that hooked you?
I grew up wrestling and competed at the Division 1 and international freestyle levels. After moving to California 10 years ago, I decided to take a break from competition to start working full time as a designer. I quickly missed being on the mat so I started coaching part time mostly to stay in shape and give back to the great sport of wrestling. That’s when I started meeting BJJ grapplers and MMA fighters who would come into the room looking to improve their take downs which influenced me to start training MMA. It’s the ultimate form of competition.