Josh Neer talks win over Duane Ludwig, training with the Diaz Brothers
One of the most underrated finishers in MMA is Josh Neer, a fan-favorite amongst the hardcore group of enthusiasts who picked up a win this past Friday night at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller after choking out Duane Ludwig in the opening round of their bout. The submission was the twelfth of the 33-10-1 Neer’s career. It was also the 29th time he’d finished a foe including his last nine wins. Neer’s... [Read More...]
Josh Neer ready to go to war with Duane Ludwig
All that Josh Neer wants is a fight. When that cage door closes, “The Dentist” wants to go toe-to-toe with the man standing opposite him. Friday night, Neer will likely get just that, as the veteran meets Duane Ludwig at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller from Nashville, Tennessee. For Neer, this opportunity to compete back inside the UFC’s Octagon after being cut is exactly why he went any and every... [Read More...]
Josh Neer headed back to the UFC against Keith Wisniewski in October
Two welterweights with former ties to the UFC appear set for a showdown in the Nation’s Capitol this fall at UFC Live 6 after recently putting together a pair of solid winning streaks outside of the company’s infamous eight-sided cage. According to a report on MMAJunkie, Josh Neer and Keith Wisniewski have agreed to face off at the UFC’s October 1 offering. Wisniewski has found success in his... [Read More...]
Josh Neer: I want a rematch with Kurt Pellegrino; He tricked me
As ten-time UFC veteran Josh Neer prepares for this weekend’s welterweight interim title bout set for “Shark Fights 8: Super Brawl” in Lubbock, Texas, on Friday, February 5, “The Dentist” recently revealed during a conversation with FiveOuncesofPain.com that he will be approaching this newest challenge exactly like he would a UFC title fight. “No, not really,”... [Read More...]
Sherk out, Josh Neer in to face Gleison Tibau at UFC 104
It’s been reported that Josh Neer will be replacing Sean Sherk in a lightweight bout against Gleison Tibau at UFC 104 on October 24 from Los Angeles. Sherk suffered a shoulder injury while training that will keep him out of action for a few weeks according to a recent report by Sherdog.com. Sherk was looking to get back into the win column after a unanimous decision loss to Frankie Edgar, back at... [Read More...]
Josh Neer vs. Kurt Pellegrino confirmed for UFC 101
A lightweight tilt between Josh Neer and Kurt Pellegrino has been shifted from UFC Fight Night 19 to UFC 101. Both cards are scheduled for sometime this August. MMAjunkie.com was the first to report the change and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the matchup with a source close to the fight. UFC 101 is currently rumored to take place on Aug. 8 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If the event is... [Read More...]
Josh Neer signs four fight extension with the UFC
Fresh off the heels of a second round submission victory over Mac Danzig at UFC Fight Night 17 lightweight Josh Neer has another reason to celebrate. Neer who is 25-7-1 overall and 4-4 in the UFC has agreed to a new four fight deal with the organization. The news was reported to MMA Junkie, which quotes Neer’s agent Mickey Dubberly of KO Dynasty as its sources. Although financial details... [Read More...]
Josh Neer still expected to compete at UFC Fight Night 17
A planned lightweight bout between Mac Danzig and Josh Neer is still on the schedule for UFC Fight Night 17 on February 7, according to Neer’s management. “Josh will be fighting Mac Danzig February 7th in the co-main event in Tampa as scheduled,” reads a statement by KO Dynasty Sports Management CEO Mickey Dubberly, who represents Neer. “Josh has been training very hard for... [Read More...]
Josh Neer’s management issues statement regarding his arrest
KO Dynasty Sports Management has released a statement via its website in response to UFC lightweight Josh Neer’s New Year’s Day arrest in Des Moines, Iowa on charges of DUI and eluding arrest. “We are still looking into the matter as a lot of the facts are still unclear,” the statement began. “We back Josh 100% in resolving this issue as quickly as possible, and putting... [Read More...]
UFC lightweight Josh Neer arrested on charges of DUI, eluding police
UFC lightweight competitor Josh Neer, scheduled to fight next against Mac Danzig at UFC Fight Night 17 on February 7, was arrested New Year’s Day on charges of driving under the influence and eluding police, according to a report by the television station KCCI in Iowa. Neer, identified in the report as a resident of Davenport Iowa, reportedly hit a police car at approximately 12:40 a.m. local... [Read More...]
UFN 15: UFC awards $30,000 bonuses to four fighters
The UFC issued its standard set of awards following last night’s UFC Fight Night 15 show in Omaha, Nebraska at the Omaha Civic Center. The amount of the bonuses for the Spike TV event was $30,000 per award with Nate Diaz, Josh Neer, Alessio Sakara, and Wilson Gouveia. Diaz won a split decision over Neer in the main event of the show but both fighters were winners after their bout was declared... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15: Nate Diaz vs. Josh Neer Preview
The last preview of UFC Fight Night 15 is the main event, Militech Fighting Systems product Josh Neer vs. The Ultimate Fighter 5 winner Nate Diaz. This fight has more meaning for Diaz than it does for Neer, but I am sure you won’t be able to tell that by watching it as this should prove to be a slobberknocker. Nate Diaz (9-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is the brother of supremely talented problem-child Nick Diaz.... [Read More...]
IFL expected to announce Lierley vs. Horodecki and Davis vs. Fabiano for Dec. 29
Brian Knapp of The Fight Network reported earlier today that the IFL has changed its lineup for the World Grand Prix on Dec. 29 in Connecticut. Knapp first reported that Shad Lierley will replace Wagnney Fabiano in the lightweight final against Chris Horodecki while the IFL will crown its first-ever featherweight (145 lbs.) champ that same night in a bout featuring Fabiano. FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com)... [Read More...]
