Tyler Diamond is the newest addition to the PFL roster.
The Team Alpha Male featherweight announced via Instagram Tuesday night that, before PFL pulled the plug on their entire 2020 season, he had signed with the promotion in March.
“I signed with a promotion back in early March, but never got to announce it due to the coronavirus. I’m super happy to say I signed with @pflmma. Unfortunately because of COVID-19, they had to move back this years season to begin next spring. As disheartening as it is, I’m happy I’m with a top-notch promotion that recognizes my talent & the exciting style of fighting I bring to the table. I’m going to utilize this time to expand opportunities & continue to get better.”
Diamond (11-1) was Team Cormier’s No. 1 pick on Season 27 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” but was eliminated in the semifinals in a barnburner against England’s Jay Cucciniello. Diamond then went on to face Bryce Mitchell on the TUF 27 Finale event, where he lost via majority decision.
Since then, Diamond has picked up two straight wins, with a victory over Jon Neal at LFA 66 in May 2019, and a 38-second submission over Justin Linn last October at Pure Combat: Warrior Spirit 2.
Now Diamond will join the likes of Rory MacDonald and Olivier Aubin-Mercier on the PFL roster, though recent developments mean they may have to wait until 2021 to make their respective debuts.
'The Ultimate Fighter' alum Tyler Diamond reveals that he has signed with PFL
