Gilbert Melendez vs Benson Henderson

Gilbert Melendez vs Benson Henderson

Gilbert Melendez fought for the UFC lightweight title, going five rounds with champion Benson Henderson in April. He came up short in a close contest and Henderson tied the octagon's record three title defenses in the division. Melendez has avenged two out of three career losses (Henderson is the only fighter with one up on him). 
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James Head rocking Diamond at UFC 159!

James Head rocking Diamond at UFC 159!

James Head is a tough as nails welterweight fighting this weekend in New Jersey at UFC 159. On the undercard of Jon Jones-Chael Sonnen light heavyweight championship fight, the Oklahoma native meets Nick Catone in the Jersey wrestler's backyard.
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UFC Flyweight Contender John Moraga protects with Diamond MMA

UFC Flyweight Contender John Moraga protects with Diamond MMA

John Moraga has two finishes since coming to the UFC at 125 pounds. That was enough to get a title shot. Little guys may not tip heavy on the scales, but we know they are pound-for-pound when it comes to heart, athleticism, technique and all the elements that make MMA enjoyable. Just like teammate UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson, John Moraga of John Crouch BJJ is a Diamond protected fighter. 
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Best of Luck to Diamond Supporters Bart Palaszewski and Josh Samman at TUF 17 Finale Tonight!

Best of Luck to Diamond Supporters Bart Palaszewski and Josh Samman at TUF 17 Finale Tonight!

Tonight Urijah Faber and Scott Jorgensen battle it out in the main event of what should be a fun card in Vegas for the TUF 17 Finale. On the undercard, TUF 17 semi-finalist middleweight Josh Samman fights grappler/rapper Kevin Casey and Bart Palaszewski fights Cole Miller at 145-pounds. Samman and Palaszewski will be wearing Diamond MMA in the octagon tonight to protect their groin and avoid any of those pesky 5-minute recovery periods after taking a stray low kick to the nuts. Samman fell short in the TUF tournament to Kevin Gastelum, will be looking for his first UFC win, and Palaszewski tries to bring a win back to Curran MMA.

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Where Diamond Protection Was Needed

Where Diamond Protection Was Needed

We at Diamond pride ourselves on our premium groin protection cup. Built into a compression short jock, we offer a complete safety system for the most valuable of your...Diamonds, for all athletes, from mixed martial arts fighters, boxers, baseball players, and any other sport where a low blow can halt the action and make spectators squirm. 
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An Ode to the NBA's Charles Oakley - One of the Toughest Players Ever

An Ode to the NBA's Charles Oakley - One of the Toughest Players Ever

As athletes transition off the basketball court and onto the golf course for retirement, it's important to remember just how tough these guys really are. One of our favorite examples is Charles Oakley. He is one of the top 20 all-time players when it comes to activity with over 1,000 games played. That's a tough ass career for the former all-star to be battling on the boards with the likes of Horace Grant and Charles Barkley. Oakley famously played for the Knicks, but he also balled for the Bulls, Raptors, Rockets and Wizards. He was the player happy in the trenches, an enforcer on the basketball court and a hardcore power forward. 
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