Diamond Technology In Youth Sizes Coming Soon! Pre-Order Today!

Diamond Technology In Youth Sizes Coming Soon! Pre-Order Today!

Parents whose kids participate in sports have been asking for years if Diamond makes groin protection systems in youth sizes. It has always been our goal to make sure we protect as many people as possible but starting a whole new line of youth sizes is no easy undertaking. The good news is that we're about to launch the Diamond Youth Line -with the same exact quality as our current products that are trusted by professional athletes for exceptional protection. 

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The Science Behind Groin Shots, and Why They Can Severely Damage Fighter Performance

The Science Behind Groin Shots, and Why They Can Severely Damage Fighter Performance

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When a fighter receives a groin shot, it is usually not the pain inflicted on the penis, rather the testicles which brings the fighter to his knees.  The testicles are heavily innervated and when they receive blunt force trauma, a parasympathetic response is triggered which causes a visceral pain and sometimes the feeling of nausea. A severe blow to the groin or likewise to the kidneys or liver can cause blood vessels to dilate and a drop in heart rate.  This decreased blood flow can cause one to pass out.  Inevitably, even if one does not lose consciousness, people lose their ability to stay upright.  Other common symptoms from groin shots are dizziness and higher body temperature.  If there is enough damage, the testicle can rupture or swell so great that it impedes blood flow which leads to a surgical emergency.

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Diamond MMA Founder and Lead Designer Alex Coriano

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. 

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This Week in Diamond: Ovince St. Preux steps in on short notice against Shogun Rua

This Week in Diamond: Ovince St. Preux steps in on short notice against Shogun Rua

With no UFC event scheduled this weekend, the world's leading MMA promotion put together an enticing doubleheader next weekend featuring a bevy of intriguing bouts. 

The second event, UFC Fight Night 56, was set to be headlined by former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua taking on rising contender Jimi Manuwa down in Uberlandia, Brazil.

Unfortunately, a broken foot forced Manuwa to withdraw from the fight just over a week before the scheduled bout. With the event hanging in the balance, the UFC asked Ovince St. Preux to step up on just a weeks' notice to take on Shogun.

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UFC 179 Fighter Feature

UFC 179 Fighter Feature

After a three-week sabbatical, the UFC returns with the exciting UFC 179 pay-per-view card live from Brazil featuring the Featherweight title fight between Diamond MMA supporter Chad “Money” Mendes and Jose Aldo.

Of course “Money” isn’t the only fighter in Brazil sporting Diamond MMA on fight night. No. 13 ranked Featherweight Darren Elkins, who takes on Lucas Martins on the pay-per-view main card, will be protecting his nuts with Diamond as well!

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