Nationality American Name Josh Diekmann Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Other names Jimmy Jacobs | Number of contests 1 Reach 73.0 in (185 cm) | |
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Weight 238.3 lb (108.1 kg; 17.02 st) | ||
Bellator 134 pre fight with josh diekmann
Josh Diekmann (born October 9, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2005, Diekmann has also formerly competed for the WEC and CES MMA.
Contents
- Bellator 134 pre fight with josh diekmann
- Raphael butler vs josh diekmann power guilliotine choke
- Background
- Early career
- CES MMA
- Bellator MMA
- Personal life
- References
Raphael butler vs josh diekmann power guilliotine choke
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.
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.
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.
Diekmann faced Mike Wessel at Bellator 123 on September 5, 2014. Diekmann won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Diekmann faced Raphael Butler on February 27, 2015 at Bellator 134. 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.