Former UFC fighter Josh Neer is now 2-0 since being released by the UFC in October 2009. Neer defeated Texas local Anselmo Martinez at Shark Fights 8 last night.

With the first round submission win Neer captured the TX promotion's 170 pound belt.

Shark Fights 8
Lubbock, TX

Josh Neer def. Anselmo Martinez via Submission Rear Naked Choke 3:05 R1

Kyle Bracey def. Eric Davila via Submission Guillotine Choke 1:39 R1

Luis Luna def. Clayton Hantz via Submission Rear Naked Choke 4:50 R1

Jessica Miramontes def. Yadira Anzaldua via TKO (Strikes) 2:11 R1

John King def. Skylar Duncan via TKO (Stoppage) 0:28 R1

Doug Frey def. Jared Lopez via Submission Guillotine Choke 4:57 R1

Cody Pfister def. Jerry Hinojosa via KO 0:49 R1

Mitchell Hale def. Devin Nichols via Unanimous Decision

HT: Uniting Locals Through Mixed Martial Arts