Josh Diekmann was born on October 9,1976 and is a retired American mixed martial artist.
13 Facts About Josh Diekmann
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Josh 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.
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Josh 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.
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Josh Diekmann later turned professional in 2005, he won his first six bouts by stoppage before losing to Justin Eilers via TKO at WEC 24.
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Josh Diekmann was scheduled to face Keith Bell at CES MMA 23 on April 25,2014.
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Josh 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.
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Josh Diekmann was expected to face Chris Birchler at Bellator 110 on February 28,2014.
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Josh Diekmann was then expected to face Chad Herrick on the same card this bout did not happen for unknown reasons.
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Josh Diekmann faced Mike Wessel at Bellator 123 on September 5,2014.
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Josh Diekmann won the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Josh Diekmann faced Raphael Butler on February 27,2015, at Bellator 134.
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Josh Diekmann lost the fight by submission in the first round.
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Josh Diekmann, who is married and has children, currently works as a mason.