Long Island teen — and his merciless armbar — have designs on UFC future

Sports Long Island teen — and his merciless armbar — have designs on UFC future By Alex Mitchell Published June 19, 2026, 1:28 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Long Island has a true gem in jiujitsu star Diamond Armello. The Smithtown 16-year-old has a sparkling future ahead as the world’s second-ranked teen in the martial art, with a record that speaks for itself. “I’ve had over 400 fights — and it’s over 400 wins,” Armello told The Post after a training session at Vanguard Academy in Lake Grove. “I think I’ve lost maybe 12 times, or 20,” added the 5-foot-6, 130-pounder.

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