Blood Diamond

Overview

Blood Diamond is a Zimbabwe-born welterweight who has been hard to hit and hard to put on the mat, and he is still searching for his first UFC win. He is 0-3 in the UFC, riding a three-fight losing streak. His overall professional record across all promotions is 3-3-0.

The profile is lopsided in a way that explains the results. Strong defensive numbers, no offense to match.

UFC Career

His UFC debut came at UFC 271, a loss to Jeremiah Wells by submission in Round 1 at 4:38. It remains the only time he has been finished inside the Octagon.

The next two fights went the distance. Orion Cosce beat him by unanimous decision at UFC 277, and Charles Radtke did the same at UFC 293. Two decisions, both lost on the scorecards, neither a finish.

Three fights is a small sample, but the pattern is clear: he survives, he doesn't win rounds.

Fighting Style

Blood Diamond is a striker who is hard to hit and accurate when he does connect. He takes fewer shots than most fighters in the UFC, and his takedown defense is a strength, so opponents have a hard time putting him on the mat.

His output and striking defense are about what you'd expect from a typical UFC fighter. The standout traits are the low damage he absorbs and how often his strikes find the mark.

He gives up little on the offensive grappling side. He rarely shoots for takedowns and attempts few submissions, so his game is built around striking. His one finish loss in the UFC came by submission, despite those strong takedown numbers. A switch-stance fighter from City Kickboxing, he is a striker first.

Quick Facts

• Division: Welterweight
• UFC record: 0-3
• Professional record (all promotions): 3-3-0
• UFC debut: 2022
• Stance: Switch
• Height / Reach: 5'11" / 76"
• Team: City Kickboxing
• Born: Zimbabwe