Josh Diekmann

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Josh Diekmann
Born (1976-10-09) October 9, 1976 (age 46)
Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S.
Other namesThe Freight Train
Residence Niantic, Connecticut, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight228 lb (103 kg; 16.3 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)
Fighting out of Groton, Connecticut, United States
New London, Connecticut, United States
TeamTri-Force MMA (Pawtucket, Rhode Island)
StrikeZone (Groton, Connecticut)
Wai Kru MMA (Allston, Massachusetts)
Whaling City Boxing (Waterford, Connecticut)
Years active2005-2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins15
By knockout11
By submission4
Losses8
By knockout1
By submission6
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 matches15 wins8 losses
By knockout111
By submission46
By decision01
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–8 (1)Tyler KingSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 163 November 4, 201621:39 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss15–7 (1)Ashley GoochSubmission (rear-naked choke)CES 32: de Freitas vs. CurtisJanuary 8, 201614:30 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss15–6 (1) Raphael Butler Submission (standing guillotine choke) Bellator 134 February 27, 201511:04 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win15–5 (1) Mike Wessel KO (punches) Bellator 123 September 5, 201410:47 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
NC14–5 (1)Manny LaraNC (accidental eye poke) Bellator 110 February 28, 201410:18 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win14–5Chris GuillenTKO (punches)CES MMA: November to RememberNovember 15, 201311:15 Ledyard, Connecticut, United States
Win13–5 Parker Porter TKO (punches) Bellator 98 September 7, 201311:12 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss12–5Tyler KingDecision (unanimous)CES MMA: Real PainOctober 6, 201235:00 Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Loss12–4Josh HendricksSubmission (arm-triangle choke)CES MMA: Extreme MeasuresFebruary 3, 201212:21 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win12–3Randy SmithTKO (punches)CFX 13: Rumble in the Jungle 5March 12, 201110:12 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United StatesWon the vacant CFX Heavyweight Championship.
Win11–3Bobby FavorsKO (punches)CFX 8: Rumble in the Jungle 3February 20, 201023:42 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Loss10–3 Christian Morecraft Submission (rear-naked choke)CFX 6: Rumble in the Jungle 2November 14, 200910:56 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win10–2David WoodbyTKO (punches)USFL: War in the Woods 4September 13, 200811:01 Ledyard, Connecticut, United States
Loss9–2Chris GuillenSubmission (rear-naked choke)IFO: Kimmons vs. YunkerSeptember 21, 200720:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–1Pat SchultzKO (punches)FFP: Untamed 14June 16, 200710:45 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United StatesWon the vacant FFP Heavyweight Championship.
Win8–1Daron AdamsTKO (punches)WFL 15: Winter Brawl 2007February 3, 200710:54 Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Win7–1Shane McClureSubmission (armbar)CZ 19: Above and BeyondDecember 2, 200611:08 Revere, Massachusetts, United StatesDefended the CZ Heavyweight Championship.
Loss6–1 Justin Eilers TKO (punches) WEC 24 October 12, 200612:29 Lemoore, California, United States
Win6–0Chris HerringTKO (submission to punches)CZ 13: Battle CryMarch 11, 200610:56 Revere, Massachusetts, United StatesWon the vacant CZ Heavyweight Championship.
Win5–0 Kevin Jordan TKO (injury)FFP: Untamed 3March 4, 200610:10 Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
Win4–0Dana BlouinKO (punch)WFL 5: Winter Brawl 2006February 4, 20061N/A Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Win3–0David WoodbySubmission (rear-naked choke)Mass Destruction 21July 16, 200512:35 Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Win2–0Richard WilsonSubmission (armbar)CZ 11: Blood BrothersJune 25, 200510:33 Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Win1–0Joe GomesTKO (punches)WFL 1: Winter Brawl 2005February 5, 200510:24 Revere, Massachusetts, United States

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References

  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. ↑ "Bellator 98 results: Shlemenko retains title in slugfest with Cooper". mmajunkie.com. September 8, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Bellator 110 results: 'Rampage,' 'King Mo' advance to 205 tourney final". mmajunkie.com. February 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Josh Diekmann vs. Mike Wessel". sherdog.com. September 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Bellator 134 prelims: 'The Silencer,' 'The Freight Train,' 'The Irish Bad Boy,' 'The Barn Cat'". mmajunkie.com. February 5, 2015.
  6. ↑ "CES MMA's Josh Diekmann: Fighting for Family".
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