Octagon veteran Josh 'The Dentist' Neer extracts new four-fight contract from UFC
by Jesse Holland on Feb 17, 2009 5:17 PM EST
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After a gutty and hard-fought win over Mac Danzig at UFC Fight Night 17: "Lauzon vs. Stephens" earlier this month, 25-year-old mixed martial arts veteran Josh Neer has inked a contract extension that will keep the lightweight dynamo with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for an additional four fights.
Since posting a 2-3 record in the UFC, "The Dentist" won six of seven fights outside the promotion before returning to the Octagon and defeating Din Thomas by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 13. He followed that up with a split decision loss to Nate Diaz, but not before earning "Fight of the Night" in their three-round war at UFC Fight Night 15 back in September.
Neer, who promises "Win, lose or draw I’m going to bring it," would go on to nab his second straight "Fight of the Night" against Danzig, which no doubt prompted the UFC to hold on to the gritty warrior for his efforts inside the cage and his ability to electrify the crowd with his aggressiveness.
There was some initial concern about Neer's future inside the Octagon after being arrested last month in Des Moines, Iowa, under suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), following a New Year’s Eve celebration.
Neer was also charged with eluding police and hit and run — he was accused of attempting to flee the scene of a two-car accident that he caused and leading local authorities on a 20 minute traffic chase.
Despite the charges, Neer promised the incident wouldn't affect his performance at Fight Night 17 ... and boy did he deliver. Now with the prospect of him fighting in a very deep and talented lightweight division, the fantasy match-ups can officially begin.
Special thanks to Chief Executive Officer of K.O. Dynasty Sports Management Mickey Dubberly for passing along the good news.
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good to hear… I think near is pretty entertaining
by shitleTOT.com on Feb 17, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i agree and there are some interesting fights for him at LW
i would like to see if he can push up through the rankings a bit and become a contender… atm i see him as a gate keeper so it would be good if he wins against a few good names and becomes an up and comer instead
j-lau, huerta, guida are just a few opponents i would like to see him fight
by ufcaddict on Feb 17, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree, good for him. Nice guy who keeps his nose clean. Oh ya, He also fights anyone he call. I like those guys.
by iagoof22 on Feb 17, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I always liked watching Neer fight when I got a chance. Now that he finished that humming bird D-bag Danzig, he is the man. After Penn beats Florian, I like to see these two go at it. Good styles together.
by Bluepit on Feb 17, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not to bust your balls mania, but neer’s loss to diaz was a split decision not a UD
by Andrew on Feb 17, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Happy that they re-signed him. CXant wait to see who he faces next!
I wouldnt mind seeing THe dentist vs. L-Lau!
by john on Feb 17, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a great matchup. I would take the dentist via TKO. He was doing pretty good on the ground with Diaz who has way more dynamic subs than J-Lau besides leg locks.
by NameNotRequired on Feb 17, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It would be a great fight! I think it should headline a UFN event!
J-lau is stronger and has better wrestling than Nate…so he would provide different obstacles for Neer. Neer is as tough of a man as they come, and I like his chances against just about any tUF fighter.
I really want to eventually see Neer vs. Ken Flo. Kenny is the better fighter but Neer’s toughness can keep him in a lot of fights! i just think that match up is about as exciting as it gets!
by john on Feb 17, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
John now way does Neer stand a chance against KenFlo. I am a HUGE fan of Neer, but it would be a pointless fight, as they are on totally different levels. Kenny would submit him quicklike I think. And I don’t want to see him get handled like that.
I think a good fight for Neer would be Egdar, Maynard, Jim MIller, Tibau.. if he can beat any of those guys impressively, then I’d like his chances against the elite like Kenny, Diego, Sherk, and so forth.
by Synyster [[2009 Year of Gegard Mousasi]] on Feb 17, 2009 6:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont expect to see Neer beat Kenflo, but it will be very entertaining match up. Keep in mind Neer’s jits is very much improved and his overall toughness as a human being will make it at the very least a very exciting fight! THe submission wizard, Nate Diaz couldnt sub him, so it may not be as easy as a task for Kenflow, as many would expect!
I just dont want to see Neer waste his time against a bunch of wrestlers.
Neer/Tibau, Neer/Lauzon, and Neer/Franca would all be great fights
by john on Feb 17, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn’t mind seeing him beat the shit outta Huggie bear ether
by Synyster [[2009 Year of Gegard Mousasi]] on Feb 17, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Huggie bear is definitely due for a beating!
by john on Feb 17, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i likr the jlau fight, id take neer. with good sub defense and better wrestling stephens couldve owned him. jlau has really goot transitions tho, i think neer would get the tko later in the fight tho
by Jared on Feb 17, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
doesnt neer train with franca??
the tibau/neer fight has my mouth watering
by ufcaddict on Feb 18, 2009 7:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought neer was fighting out of Hughe’s hit squad!
by john on Feb 18, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think the Lauzon/Franca fight will be next? Or happen at all? I definetely want to see Lauzon/Neer. Tough fight to call IMO.
by allamerican on Feb 17, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lauzon has been lobbying for a fight with Nate Diaz!~
by john on Feb 18, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im beginning to really like neer, despite his dui i think hes a very exciting fighter…
by J.Mile on Feb 17, 2009 5:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is good. I hope he gets his leagal issue in order and we continue to see more Neer fights. The guy’s a punk, but he brings it every fight and he’s really starting to come into his own. And he’s still really young. I enjoy watching him fight.
by DB on Feb 17, 2009 6:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I heard NASCAR wanted to sign him as well
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Feb 17, 2009 6:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Neer is the man. Give him more high profile fights, and give Guida less.
by Razzel on Feb 17, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i always thought neer was under rated i always pick him to lose for some reason
by bryant on Feb 17, 2009 6:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why is he called he dentist?? Did he knock out alot of teeth in his days or what??
by Vince McMahon on Feb 17, 2009 6:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Back at Des Moines there was club/bar called Toads Holla where amateur fights happen and one night he knocked out a guys teeth. When I was in College he was was always fighting there back around 2003/2004.
by mrfancypants on Feb 17, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im a neer fan as well. he’s on ugly little terror at lightweight. with wins over stevenson, din thomas, melvin guillard, and danzig, id like to see him fight a top 10 lw next. j-lau or kurt pelligrino maybe.
i know im in the minority. but id rather see guida fight the winner of maynard/miller.
by COR on Feb 17, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that would be good. Guida is inching closer to getting what’s coming to him. Sherk or especially Maynard would throw him around the ring.
by Razzel on Feb 17, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He can fight off ass rape!!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Feb 17, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a split decision lose to Nate and he was arrested in Des Moines, Ia not Davenport…
by Brandon on Feb 17, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m interested in seeing him fight now, because I have a vested interest and seeing this D-bag knocked out.
Sherk & K-Flo would both make short work of him, I’d think Guida or Diaz would too.
by ShaiZ on Feb 17, 2009 10:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Must’ve missed when Josh and Nate fought to a split decision in September..So there goes that theory. And when was the last time Clay Guida finished anyone, Sammy Schiavo in April of last year on an undercard? And Sherk and KenFlo are the top 2 contenders in the lightweight division, who Josh is a couple fights away from atleast.
by Brandon on Feb 18, 2009 1:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Your definitely the minority here bro. We love Neer. Can’t say the same for Guida. He’s a good guy, but he needs to go lay on dudes in another promotion.
by DH on Feb 18, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have always liked Josh Neer. Win or lose he is amazing to watch.
by Chris on Feb 17, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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