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"The Dentist"

Josh Neer

Former Fighter • 33-13-1 (W-L-D)
Erick Silva
. To Be Determined
SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 08: (L-R) Mike Pyle knocks out Josh Neer with a punch in a Welterweight bout during the UFC on FX 3 event at Bank Atlantic Center on June 8, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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7 years ago

KO of the Week: Mike Pyle vs. Josh Neer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Justin Edwards secures a guillotine choke submission to defeat Josh Neer during their welterweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuff
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7 years ago

Submission of the Week: Edwards vs. Neer

TUF veteran Justin Edwards lives up to his "Fast Eddie" nickname by finishing super-tough Josh Neer in under a minute.
SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 08: Mike Pyle celebrates after knocking out Josh Neer in a Welterweight bout during the UFC on FX 3 event at Bank Atlantic Center on June 8, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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7 years ago

KO of the Week: Pyle vs. Neer

A short right from Mike Pyle is all it takes to rewrite the momentum of a fight - see the evidence in this outtake from a June 2012 bout.
UFC 62 Josh Neer Vs. Nick Diaz
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8 years ago

Submission of the Week: Nick Diaz vs. Josh Neer

Nick Diaz stops honorary Diaz brother Josh Neer with a picture-perfect kimura at UFC 62.
NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Duane Ludwig punches Josh Neer during the UFC on FX event at Bridgestone Arena on January 20, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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9 years ago

Submission of the Week: Josh Neer vs. Duane Ludwig

Knockout artist Josh "The Dentist" Neer show soff his submission skills, locking up a guillotine choke against veteran Duane "Bang" Ludwig at UFC® on FX: Guillard vs. Miller.
SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 06: Ian McCall works out for fans and media during the UFC open workouts at Sawgrass Mills Mall on June 6, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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9 years ago

UFC on FX: Open Workout Action

Fight-ending fists, flyweight-fast footwork and more skills are on display as the UFC on FX 3 stars take part in open workouts in South Florida.
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9 years ago

UFC on FX: Pyle vs. Neer Preview

Two welterweight veterans who love to finish and never back down from a war meet as Mike "Quicksand" Pyle takes on Josh "The Dentist" Neer.
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9 years ago

UFC on FX: Jorgensen vs Wineland Preview

"Winning on Friday will put me back in the mix." Longtime bantamweight standouts Scott Jorgensen and Eddie Wineland will finally meet at UFC® on FX in a pivotal bout. Hear why they plan to have an exciting - but short - fight.
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9 years ago

Dana White UFC on FOX Video Blog

Behind the scenes look at UFC on FX, Dana discusses the upcoming UFC on FOX card, and Jon Jones makes his prediction on Evans vs Davis.
NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 20: Jim Miller celebrates after defeating Melvin Guillard by submission during the UFC on FX event at Bridgestone Arena on January 20, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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9 years ago

UFC on FX: Wrap-up Feature

See highlights from an action-packed night of fights at UFC®: Guillard vs. Miller.
NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 20: Josh Neer reacts after defeating Duane Ludwig by submission during the UFC on FX event at Bridgestone Arena on January 20, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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9 years ago

UFC on FX: Josh Neer Post-Fight Interview

After earning a first-round submission over Duane Ludwig, Josh Neer breaks down the fight... and gives some to love to Stockton's favorite sons.
UFC Fight Night Josh Neer vs Mac Danzig
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9 years ago

Submission of the Week: Josh Neer vs. Mac Danzig

Josh "The Dentist" Neer uses his superior BJJ skills - and a lot of tenacity - to submit TUF winner Mac Danzig.

Stats

Striking accuracy 45% 45%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
473
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1059
Grappling accuracy 42% 42%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
24
3.15
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.99
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.00
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.30
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
59
%
Sig. Str. Defense
46
%
Takedown Defense
0.10
Knockdown Ratio
10:00
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
222 (47%)
Clinch
139 (29%)
Ground
112 (24%)

Sig. Str. by target

74% 352 Head 15% 72 Body 10% 49 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    McGee vs Neer

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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  • Win

    Neer vs Edwards

    Round
    1
    Time
    00:00:45
    Method
    Submission
    Watch Replay Recap
  • Win

    Ludwig vs Neer

    Round
    1
    Time
    00:03:04
    Method
    Submission
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Biography

Status
Released
Hometown
Des Moines, United States
Height
71.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 06, 2005
. To Be Determined
Welterweight Division • -- (W-L-D)