(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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commentsha 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 !
What a dumb drunk.
anyway...everybody is safe until junie gets a car...then..Waaarrr facckedd...its gonn be ugly
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.
Somehow i doubt it.
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