Josh Neer

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Josh Neer
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BornJoshua Martin Neer
(1983-03-24) March 24, 1983 (age 40)
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Other namesThe Dentist
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight183.8 lb (83.4 kg; 13.13 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach72 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Team Miletich Martial Arts (2004–2009) [1]
Des Moines MMA (2009–present) [1]
Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (2011–present) [2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2003–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total53
Wins36
By knockout21
By submission11
By decision4
Losses16
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision8
Draws1
Other information
Website http://www.joshneer.tv/
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: September 29, 2009

Joshua Martin Neer (born March 24, 1983) is an American bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2003, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, the Quad Cities Silverbacks of the IFL, and Shark Fights. Neer is the former Shark Fights Interim Welterweight Champion.

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Background

Neer is from Des Moines, Iowa, and began wrestling when he was six years old. In high school, he played football, was an All-Conference baseball player, and in wrestling, he finished fourth in the state for his senior season. Neer continued wrestling at Waldorf College, but got injured and dropped out after only a year. Neer began boxing when he was 18 years old. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Neer went 89–1 as an amateur, sometimes fighting two to three times in one night. [4] He received his nickname "The Dentist", by knocking the teeth out of two consecutive opponents during his amateur career.

Neer began his professional career on March 15, 2003, by knocking out Josh Kennedy. He proceeded to win twice, and draw once, before losing to Spencer "The King" Fisher by split decision. After losing to Fisher, Neer won each of his next ten fights.

UFC

Neer signed with the UFC and lost his first fight to Drew Fickett by submission at the inaugural UFC Ultimate Fight Night.

Neer fought his next three fights outside the UFC and went 2–1 before going back to the UFC. He submitted Melvin Guillard at Ultimate Fight Night 2 and beat Joe Stevenson, who won the Welterweight division of The Ultimate Fighter 2, at Ultimate Fight Night 3. Neer then lost his next two fights, to Josh Burkman at UFC 61 and by submission to Nick Diaz at UFC 62.

Again out of the UFC, Neer went 6–1 in his next seven fights before returning to defeat Din Thomas at UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon. He lost to Nate Diaz in the main event at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer, but followed that defeat with a win at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens over The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs Team Serra winner, Mac Danzig, by triangle choke in the second round.

Neer lost a unanimous decision over Kurt Pellegrino. Throughout the fight Neer made signals that Pellegrino was not doing anything, and was visibly upset at the end of the third round. Neer fought Gleison Tibau as a late replacement for injured Sean Sherk at UFC 104 on October 24, 2009, and lost the fight due to a unanimous decision. Neer was subsequently released from the UFC with a record of 2–3 since his return to the organization. [5]

Post-UFC

In his first fight following his latest UFC release, Neer defeated Matt Delanoit by TKO at MAX Fights DM Ballroom Brawl IV in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 8. He followed up with another win at Shark Fights 8, winning the Interim Welterweight Championship, which he also successfully defended once.

UFC return

Neer returned to the UFC to defeat Keith Wisniewski by TKO (cut) at the end of the second round on October 1, 2011, at UFC on Versus 6. [6]

Neer next faced Duane Ludwig on January 20, 2012, at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller. [7] Despite being hurt on several occasions via Ludwig's punches, Neer persevered and won the fight via technical submission in the first round.

Neer faced Mike Pyle on June 8, 2012, at UFC on FX 3. [8] Pyle defeated Neer via first-round knockout.

Neer fought Justin Edwards on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5. [9] He lost the fight via guillotine choke 45 seconds into the first round.

Neer faced Ultimate Fighter Season 11 winner Court McGee on February 23, 2013, at UFC 157. [10] Neer lost the bout via unanimous decision. He was subsequently released from the UFC again after his loss to McGee. [11]

Independent circuit

On December 14, 2013, Neer faced former UFC veteran Anthony Smith at VFC 41. Neer won via submission (rear-naked choke). [12] Neer then faced Ron Jackson at MCC 54: Grigsby vs. Morrow on June 27, 2014. He won the fight via first round TKO. [13]

Bellator

At Bellator 17, Neer was defeated by Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez via rear-naked choke at 2:08 in the second round. Alvarez gained control of Neer's back in the standing position. Neer refused to tap, and was rendered unconscious as a result.

Neer returned to the promotion to face Paul Bradley on October 17, 2014, at Bellator 129. [14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision and left frustrated by the repeated ground attack by Bradley.

Neer was scheduled to face Matt Secor at Bellator 140 on July 17, 2015. [15] However, this fight did not happen.

Neer eventually made his return against André Santos at Bellator 146 on November 20, 2015. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Post-Bellator

After the second, two-fight stint in Bellator, Neer faced Anthony Smith in a rematch at VFC 47 on January 14, 2016. He lost the fight via first-round knockout. [16]

Personal life

Neer has a daughter. Before he was fighting professionally, Neer worked in construction. [17]

On New Year's Eve 2008 Neer was involved in a high-speed chase with law enforcement in Des Moines, Iowa, after reportedly hitting a squad car before fleeing the scene. The chase lasted for 20 miles during which Neer reportedly hit speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour before blowing out a tire due to spike strips placed by police. He faced charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, eluding police, hit-and-run, and various other traffic violations. He pleaded guilty to two charges and did not receive jail time but instead received a suspended sentence. [18] [19] [20]

Bare-knuckle boxing

Neer competed in a bare-knuckle boxing match at 200 lbs. for the World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation on November 9, 2018. He won after his opponent retired two minutes into the third round.[ citation needed ]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
55 matches36 wins18 losses
By knockout213
By submission115
By decision410
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss36–16–1 Anthony Smith TKO (elbows)VFC 47January 14, 201613:27 Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesMiddleweight debut.
Loss36–15–1 André Santos Decision (unanimous) Bellator 146 November 20, 201535:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss36–14–1 Paul Bradley Decision (unanimous) Bellator 129 October 17, 201435:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win36–13–1Travis CoyleSubmission (armbar)VFC 43August 2, 201411:37 Ralston, Nebraska, United StatesWon the vacant VFC Welterweight Championship. [22]
Win35–13–1Ron JacksonTKO (punches)MCC 54: Grigsby vs. MorrowJune 27, 201414:20 Des Moines, Iowa, United States180 lb. Catchweight bout.
Win34–13–1 Anthony Smith Submission (rear-naked choke)VFC 41December 14, 201333:48 Ralston, Nebraska, United States175 lb. Catchweight bout.
Loss33–13–1 Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UFC 157 February 23, 201335:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss33–12–1 Justin Edwards Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot October 5, 201210:45 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss33–11–1 Mike Pyle KO (punch) UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall June 8, 201214:56 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win33–10–1 Duane Ludwig Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller January 20, 201213:04 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win32–10–1 Keith Wisniewski TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson October 1, 201125:00 Washington, D.C., United States
Win31–10–1 Blas Avena TKO (punches and elbows)Superior Cage Combat 2August 20, 201112:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win30–10–1 Jesse Juarez TKO (doctor stoppage) Shark Fights 16: Neer vs. Juarez June 25, 201114:57 Odessa, Texas, United StatesDefended the interim Shark Fights Welterweight Championship.
Win29–10–1Andre KaseTKO (punches)WWFC 2: Neer vs. KaseApril 9, 201110:20 Clive, Iowa, United States
Win28–10–1Jesse FinneySubmission (guillotine choke)Fight Me MMA 1: The Battle BeginsAugust 14, 201014:09 St. Louis, Missouri, United States175 lb. Catchweight bout.
Loss27–10–1 Eddie Alvarez Technical Submission (standing rear-naked choke) Bellator 17 May 6, 201022:08 Boston, Massachusetts, United States160 lb. Catchweight bout.
Win27–9–1Anselmo MartinezSubmission (rear-naked choke) Shark Fights 8: Super Brawl February 5, 201013:05 Lubbock, Texas, United StatesWon the interim Shark Fights Welterweight Championship.
Win26–9–1Matt DelanoitKO (punches)Max Fights DM: Ballroom Brawl 4January 8, 201013:48 Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Loss25–9–1 Gleison Tibau Decision (unanimous) UFC 104 October 24, 200935:00 Los Angeles, California, United States157 lb. Catchweight bout.
Loss25–8–1 Kurt Pellegrino Decision (unanimous) UFC 101 August 8, 200935:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win25–7–1 Mac Danzig Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens February 7, 200923:36 Tampa, Florida, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss24–7–1 Nate Diaz Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer September 17, 200835:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win24–6–1 Din Thomas Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon April 2, 200835:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win23–6–1Nick SorgSubmission (armbar)C3: Smokey Mountain ShowdownOctober 27, 200712:16 Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Win22–6–1Paul RodriguezTKO (punches)Greensparks: Full Contact Fighting 5July 27, 200711:39 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss21–6–1 Mark Miller KO (punch) IFL: Chicago May 19, 200710:54 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win21–5–1Tyson BurrisTKO (submission to punches)FSG: Coliseum CarnageApril 8, 200712:31 Ames, Iowa, United States
Win20–5–1Mark GearhartTKO (punches)Greensparks: Full Contact Fighting 3March 17, 200710:21 Iowa, United States
Win19–5–1 TJ Waldburger TKO (punches)IFC: Road to Global DominationMarch 4, 200710:24 Belton, Texas, United States
Win18–5–1Wayne HajicekTKO (submission to punches)MCC 5: Thanksgiving ThrowdownNovember 22, 200612:30 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss17–5–1 Nick Diaz Submission (kimura) UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral August 26, 200631:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss17–4–1 Josh Burkman Decision (unanimous) UFC 61: Bitter Rivals July 8, 200635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–3–1 Joe Stevenson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night 4 April 6, 200635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–3–1 Melvin Guillard Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night 3 January 16, 200614:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night. Submission of the Year.
Win15–3–1Alex CarterTKO (punches)XKK: Des MoinesNovember 23, 200513:43 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss14–3–1 Nick Thompson Submission (rear-naked choke)Extreme Challenge 64October 15, 200522:19 Osceola, Iowa, United States
Win14–2–1 Forrest Petz Submission (triangle choke)FFC 15: Fiesta Las VegasSeptember 14, 200513:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss13–2–1 Drew Fickett Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Ultimate Fight Night August 6, 200511:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–1–1Todd KiserTKO (submission to punches)Extreme Challenge 62June 18, 200511:41 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win12–1–1Mark LongKO (punch)XKK: Des MoinesMay 20, 200510:54 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win11–1–1Jay JackDecision (unanimous)Extreme Challenge 61April 22, 200535:00 Medina, Minnesota, United States
Win10–1–1Derrick NobleSubmission (triangle choke)XKK: Des MoinesMarch 19, 200513:22 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win9–1–1Terrance ReasbyTKO (punches)Downtown Destruction 2February 2, 200520:52 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win8–1–1Mark BearKO (knees)VFC 8: FalloutNovember 27, 200433:40 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win7–1–1David GardnerTKO (punches)XKK: Des MoinesOctober 30, 200411:55 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win6–1–1 Anthony Macias TKO (punches)FFC 11: ExplosionSeptember 10, 200410:41 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win5–1–1Fred LeavyTKO (punches)Xtreme Kage KombatAugust 7, 200413:44 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win4–1–1Kyle JensenSubmission (armbar)Extreme Challenge 57May 6, 200431:04 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss3–1–1 Spencer Fisher Decision (split)VFC 7: ShowdownMarch 6, 200455:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win3–0–1Joe ChaconDecision (unanimous)XKK: Clash in Curtiss 4February 7, 200433:00 Curtiss, Wisconsin, United States
Draw2–0–1Joe JordanDrawAFA: Judgment NightJanuary 17, 200433:00 Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States
Win2–0Royce LouckTKO (punches)Absolute Ada Fights 4September 13, 200311:43 Ada, Minnesota, United States
Win1–0Josh KennedyKO (slam)Gladiators 20March 15, 200313:41 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Professional boxing record

1 fight1 win0 losses
By knockout10
By decision00
No.ResultRecordOpponentMethodRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ron KrullTKO1 (4), 2:09Dec 17, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Clive, Iowa, U.S.

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
1 match1 win0 losses
By knockout10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0Mike AldereteTKO (retirement)World Bare Knuckle Fighting FederationNovember 9, 201832:00 Casper, Wyoming, United States

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