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Josh Diekmann

Josh Diekmann

American mixed martial artist

Josh Diekmann (born October 9, 1976) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2005 until 2016, Diekmann fought in Bellator MMA, the WEC, and CES MMA. Known for being an exciting heavyweight, only one bout during his career ended in a judges' decision.

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Background

Born and raised in Westerly, Rhode Island, Diekmann, who is of Italian descent, graduated from Westerly High School in 1995. Diekmann began training in 2002 at the age of 26 at Whaling City Boxing in Waterford, Connecticut, which is owned by Kent Ward, father of current Bellator Welterweight Brennan Ward.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Diekmann had one amateur fight against future UFC competitor Sean Gannon, a Boston police officer best known for defeating Kimbo Slice in non-sanctioned bout. Diekmann lost via TKO in the first round. Diekmann later turned professional in 2005, he won his first six bouts by stoppage before losing to Justin Eilers via TKO at WEC 24. Diekmann would then go 6–2 in his next eight bouts.

CES MMA

Diekmann faced Josh Hendricks on February 3, 2012, at CES MMA: Extreme Measures. Diekmann would lose via submission in the first round.

The following October, Diekmann was defeated by Tyler King via unanimous decision at CES MMA: Real Pain.

Diekmann got his first win for the promotion when he defeated Chris Guillen via first-round TKO at CES MMA: November to Remember.

Diekmann was scheduled to face Keith Bell at CES MMA 23 on April 25, 2014. The bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.

Bellator MMA

Diekmann signed a six-fight contract with Bellator MMA and made his Bellator debut on September 7, 2013, at Bellator 98, defeating Parker Porter via TKO in the first round.[2]

Diekmann was expected to face Chris Birchler at Bellator 110 on February 28, 2014. However, the fight was cancelled for unknown reasons. Diekmann was then expected to face Chad Herrick on the same card, however, this bout also did not happen due to unknown reasons. Instead, Diekmann faced Manny Lara and the fight ended in a no contest due to an accidental eye poke in round one.[3]

Diekmann faced Mike Wessel at Bellator 123 on September 5, 2014. Diekmann won the fight via knockout in the first round.[4]

Diekmann faced Raphael Butler on February 27, 2015, at Bellator 134.[5] He lost the fight by submission in the first round.

Personal life

Diekmann, who is married and has children, also currently works as a mason. Diekmann lives with his family in Groton, Connecticut.[6]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches 15 wins 8 losses
By knockout 11 1
By submission 4 6
By decision 0 1
No contests 1
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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Josh Diekmann: In for a Penny, in for a Pound *Uncut Version* : Mass-MMA.com". Archived from the original on 2019-04-24. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  2. [2]
    "Bellator 98 results: Shlemenko retains title in slugfest with Cooper". mmajunkie.com. September 8, 2013.
  3. [3]
    "Bellator 110 results: 'Rampage,' 'King Mo' advance to 205 tourney final". mmajunkie.com. February 28, 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Josh Diekmann vs. Mike Wessel". sherdog.com. September 5, 2014.
  5. [5]
    "Bellator 134 prelims: 'The Silencer,' 'The Freight Train,' 'The Irish Bad Boy,' 'The Barn Cat'". mmajunkie.com. February 5, 2015.
  6. [6]
    "CES MMA's Josh Diekmann: Fighting for Family".
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