Josh Neer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Josh Neer
Occupation	MMA Fighter
Date Of Birth	Mar 24, 1983(1983-03-24)
Age	41
Birthplace	Des Moines
Country	United States
Birth City	Iowa
Horoscope	Aries

Josh Neer Biography

Josh Neer is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on March 24, 1983 in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Lightweight veteran signed with the UFC in 2009, began his MMA career with a 33-13-1 record.

He lost to Nate Diaz via a split decision on September 17, 2009.

Neer began fighting in mixed martial arts in 2002 at the Toad Holler Fight Club where he started and finished his amateur career and went 11–0. Neer received his nickname “The Dentist” for knocking out the teeth of two opponent consecutively during his amateur career. Neer won four of the bouts by KO and four by submission. Neer would then enter MMA professionally. Even though that is all his record shows he was actually 89–1 at Toad Holler Fight Club sometimes fighting two to three times a night. His only loss as an amateur was to Kevin Burns of the Des Moines Jiu Jitsu Academy, a loss that he would go on to avenge later on in his amateur career.

Neer began his professional career on March 15, 2003 by knocking out Josh Kennedy. Neer then won twice and drew once before losing his first fight to Spencer “The King” Fisher by split decision. After losing to Fisher, Neer won his next ten fights, including the XKK (Xtreme Kage Kombat) Welterweight Championship.

He was born in Des Moines, Iowa.

Josh Neer Net Worth

Josh Neer is one of the richest MMA Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Josh Neer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He made a living as a construction worker before winning his MMA debut on March 15, 2003.

He earned his first UFC Fight of the Night victory with a triangle choke submission on February 7, 2009.

Joshua Martin Neer (born March 24, 1983) is an American bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2003 who last competed in 2016; he has also formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator, the Quad Cities Silverbacks of the IFL, and Shark Fights. Neer is the former Shark Fights Interim welterweight champion.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Josh Neer height 5 ft 11 in Josh weight 183 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Josh Neer Dating?

According to our records, Josh Neer is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Josh Neer’s is not dating anyone.

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

Facts & Trivia

Josh Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Josh Neer celebrates birthday on March 24 of every year.

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

Is Josh Neer still fighting?

Josh Neer
Wins| 36
By knockout| 21
By submission| 11
By decision| 4

What UFC fighter is from Iowa?

Despite this, Iowa has contributed quite a few stars to the world of MMA. Current top rated featherweight Jeremy Stephens grew up in Iowa and became friends with fellow Iowa MMA fighter Josh Neer. Most notable would have to be UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich. Miletich compiled a professional record of 29-7.

Who is Matt Hughes married to?

Audra Moore-Hughes

Where is Matt Hughes?

However, the two-time UFC Welterweight Champion was involved in a near-fatal train accident in 2017 and suffered serious head injuries, with doctors needing to put him in a medically-induced coma. Hughes has recovered since then and is now continuing to work on his fitness , overcoming several challenges along the way.

Does Matt Hughes have a wife?

Audra Moore-Hughes