Josh Appelt
| Josh Appelt | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 19, 1983 Yuba City, California, United States |
| Other names | The Juggernaut |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 247 lb (112 kg; 17.6 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight (265 lb) |
| Fighting out of | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Team | MMA Gold[1] |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Josh Appelt is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's Heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career: Gladiator Challenge
Appelt started his career in 2009. He fought mainly for California-based promotion Gladiator Challenge.
Appelt faced Angel DeAnda on July 17, 2010 for the Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship. Appelt was defeated for the first time in his career via first-round TKO.[2]
Appelt fought once again for the title on December 11, 2010 against Rob Jackson. Appelt won via TKO in the first round to become the new Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion.[3]
In 2012, with an overall record of 7-2, Appelt signed with Bellator.[4]
Bellator
Appelt made his promotional debut against Ed Carpenter on November 2, 2012 at Bellator 79.[4] He won via submission in the first round.
Appelt faced Josh Lanier on February 28, 2013 at Bellator 91. He won via TKO in the second round.[5]
Just a week after his bout against Lanier, Appelt replaced Maurice Jackson against Manny Lara on March 7, 2013 at Bellator 92.[6] He won via unanimous decision.[1][7]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Gladiator Challenge
- Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- West Coast Fighting Championship
- WFC Heavyweight Championship (1 Time, Current)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 17 matches | 12 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12–5 | Roy Boughton | TKO (punches) | WFC 16: King of Sacramento | January 23, 2016 | 2 | 4:58 | Sacramento, California, United States | Won Vacant WFC Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | 11–5 | Joe Hernandez | TKO (punches) | WFC 15: Griffin vs. Wallace | October 10, 2015 | 1 | 1:58 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 10–5 | Josue Lugo | TKO (punches) | WFC 13: Huckaba vs.Mitchell | February 28, 2015 | 1 | 0:14 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 10–4 | Carl Seumanutafa | Decision (unanimous) | West Coast Fighting Championship 12 | November 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Freddie Aquitania | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 115 | April 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Manny Lara | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 92 | March 7, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Josh Lanier | TKO (punches) | Bellator 91 | February 28, 2013 | 2 | 0:16 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Ed Carpenter | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 79 | November 2, 2012 | 1 | 3:20 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 7–2 | C.J. Leveque | TKO (punches) | West Coast Fighting Championship: Showdown | June 9, 2012 | 2 | 2:43 | Yuba City, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Rob Jackson | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Mega Stars | December 11, 2011 | 1 | N/A | Lincoln, California, United States | Won the Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–2 | Robert Laroski | KO (punch) | Gladiator Challenge: Unleashed | August 27, 2011 | 1 | N/A | Lincoln, California, United States | |
| Loss | 4–2 | C.J. Leveque | Decision (unanimous) | Rebel Fights | April 16, 2011 | 3 | 3:00 | Plymouth, California, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Angel DeAnda | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Patriots | July 17, 2010 | 1 | 2:56 | Placerville, California, United States | For the Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Marcus Osbourn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Champions | May 1, 2010 | 1 | 1:39 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Keith Corum | TKO (punches) | Battle of the Valley 2 | October 2, 2009 | 3 | 2:36 | Stockton, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Michael Woodworth | Decision (unanimous) | Gladiator Challenge: Validation | June 26, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Roseville, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mike Martin | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Put Up or Shut Up | May 31, 2009 | 1 | 0:48 | Lakeport, California, United States |
References
- 1 2 Jonathan King and John Walsh (March 13, 2013). "And on the eighth day, he rested!". Theclinchreport.com. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ↑ "De Anda, Huckaba, Jara, Fanshier win big at "Patriots"". Gladiatorchallenge.com. July 19, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Gladiator Challenge: Mega Stars official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- 1 2 MMAjunkie.com staff (October 25, 2012). "Bellator 79 lineup complete, champ Eduardo Dantas and Paul Daley off card". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (February 28, 2013). "Attila Vegh dethrones Christian M'Pumbu, takes light heavyweight title at Bellator 91". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Bellator 92: Sandro vs Khasbulaev - 3/7/13 Bellator MMA 92 fight card on Spike TV with MW and FW tourney semifinals". MMAmadman.com. February 28, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (March 7, 2013). "Khasbulaev, Marshall, Cooper, Richman advance to tournament finals at Bellator 92". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
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