(Nice stoppage, ref. Where were you when Josh was pouring himself his 14th rum-and-coke?)
Some people really know how to ring in the new year. Other people, like Josh Neer for example, completely suck at it. "The Dentist" — who most recently dropped a split decision to Nate Diaz at UFC Fight Night 15 in September — got involved in a Quinton Jackson-esque vehicular tantrum last night in Des Moines, Iowa, which ended with him being arrested and taken to jail. Here's MMA Weekly's version of the incident:
Neer apparently hit a car from behind at a red stoplight. That car then rear-ended a police car that was stopped for the light. Reportedly driving a black Audi Quattro, Neer then allegedly pulled out, crossing oncoming traffic and leading police on a chase.
The report goes on to say that police attempted to stop the Audi by hitting the back quarter panel of the car with a squad car. The Audi spun around, but [Neer] regained control. The chase eventually wound up on Interstate 80, reportedly reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph in a 65 mph speed zone. The chase finally ended at mile marker 137, where police arrested Neer.
Sherdog adds more details:
Neer, 25, faces charges of Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, hit-and-run, eluding police and other traffic violations, according to Sgt. Jeff Phillips with the Des Moines Police Department. This was Neer’s second OWI offense. Eluding police is a felony charge...
[P]olice reportedly deployed spike strips in an attempt to bring the pursuit to an end. Neer was arrested after blowing a tire and later posted bail. Neer was released at 8:26 a.m. CST from Polk County Jail on $2,000 bond for the OWI and $5,000 for the felony eluding.
Good lord, man. What part of "Enjoy Responsibly" did you not understand? No official statement has been released by the UFC at this point, and Neer is still scheduled to take on Mac Danzig at UFC Fight Night 17 (February 7th; Tampa, Florida).
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damn Says:
what a fucking dumbshit.
Steve Says:
What, no tokyo drifts?
Dana Mother F#%king White Says:
Josh Neer is one of the mentally strongest people I know.
Anonymous Says:
gee i wonder if Dana white will defend josh neer like he did Rampage.....
Somehow i doubt it.
WAR BONG Says:
100mph...on I-80 around des moines...lucky someone wasn't kilt.
The Mauler Says:
Will Mac Danzig be expected to 'beat him off' now?
WilliamShatner Says:
I love it when people ignore the police.
MKXii Says:
His name was fucking with me the whole time. Like how's he neerly arrested or neerly hit a car, neer 25 years old.
A Motherfucking Robot Says:
oh taking a page right out of Jackson's book huh. maybe next he will start killing babies
Knowitall Says:
hahaha, for some weird reason Josh Neer always kinda seemed like the kinda guy to do this.
I wouldnt say its that big of a deal, he was wasted, got a bit scared, tried getting away and got owned. It happens. Of course its dangerous, but you guys cant say you havent done somethin dumb. I know ive had cases like this before, but I stopped a little earlier. Just 2 months ago I ran a stop sign, saw a cop pull around behind me, and tried to ditch off, I was drunk, and ran another stop sign and went into a crescent to get away, but the bastard got me. He also only gave me a ticket for running one stop sign, it was amazing.
Either way, its a funny story because no one got hurt. I know ill be Cheering for the crazy fucker in his next fight, he always has good fights.
Knowitall clearly you arent that smart. Says:
Your drivers license should be revoked lol
WilliamShatner Says:
Fuck the POLICE!
@ MKXii Says:
I neerly did that, but then I realized it's spelled "near"... oh wait...
Stevia Addict Says:
I would like to hereby put an end to people enjoying other people's sufferings. We've all fucked up. For people to rejoice over it on a fucking message board is fucking sad as hell. I hope Josh Neer straightens his shit out and gets better.
WilliamShatner Says:
"Stevia Addict" get your righteous ass off of your soapbox!
Rich S. Says:
what fight is the pic from?
Rich S. Says:
nevermind, i guess it was his loss to Mark Miller..
Sodak Says:
shoulda took the dui. he'll be all right tho a second dui ain't shit and elluding is a class 6 felony he'll probabally get six months hopefully with work release.
Stevia Addict Says:
Fuck you Shatner. That's no soap box. Just respect the practitioners of the sport, and respect their shortcomings.
Sebas Says:
that afro guy that was a BJJ black belt and got his arm broken for being too stubrun was from des moine too...
anyway...everybody is safe until junie gets a car...then..Waaarrr facckedd...its gonn be ugly
Bootylam! Says:
Do these guys hire bleeding heart apologists to post on these sights for them? Knowlittle and SteviaAnus ar f'ing idiots. Assholes like this feel it's o.k. for them to visit their stupidity on all of society. Police don't have better things to do than chase assholes who can't be man enough to know when to call a ride? Hope someone you know gets raped, robbed, or hurt while police and rescue are dealing with retards like this. Then you can see the true price of a "mistake". Grow up and CALL A CAB!
Xamot Says:
All those years of MMA training are now just going to be wasted defending against prison rapes. Remember Neer, you can be penetrated even if they're in your closed guard.
What a dumb drunk.
BuckWild Says:
Wow.. Thats too bad. Sometimes people just make bad decisions in life. Hope it doesn't mess with his money to much!
BuckWild Says:
@ Xamot
ha ha.. Well if that were the case.. it wouldn't be a waste it would be good to know a lil mma in prison.
Who knows. maybe he can pick up some 52 blocks while he is in there! Come out a better fighter ! ha !
Anonymous Says:
Josh Neer is an arrogant fuckhead. One day he is going to be show boating and get his head knocked off. I hope they spit on him afterwards.