WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Josh Neer
33-13-1
Age
40
Height
5'11"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
10:19
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2R3 2
Last 5
WWLLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Des Moines, United States
Fight History
WIN
MD
vs Mac Danzig
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 3:36
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 3:36
WIN
DT
vs Din Thomas
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ND
vs Nate Diaz
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JE
vs Justin Edwards
UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· 2013-05-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing Technical Submission
R1 0:45
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing Technical Submission·R1 0:45
LOSS
MP
vs Mike Pyle
UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:56
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:56
WIN
DL
vs Duane Ludwig
UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller· 2013-05-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard Technical Submission
R1 3:04
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard Technical Submission·R1 3:04
LOSS
CM
vs Court McGee
UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· 2013-02-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GT
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun· 2009-10-24
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KP
vs Kurt Pellegrino
UFC 101: Declaration· 2009-08-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ND
vs Nick Diaz
UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· 2006-08-26
Submission
Kimura From Side Control
R3 1:42
SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R3 1:42
LOSS
JB
vs Joshua Burkman
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals· 2006-07-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Joe Stevenson
UFC Fight Night 4· 2006-04-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Melvin Guillard
UFC Fight Night 3· 2006-01-16
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 4:20
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 4:20
LOSS
DF
vs Drew Fickett
UFC Fight Night 1· 2005-08-06
Submission
Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission
R1 1:35
SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R1 1:35
WIN
KW
vs Keith Wisniewski
UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R2 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
1.09 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Josh adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Facial Cut
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#12
67% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard
Technical Submission
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 75% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Facial Cut (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard and Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard Technical Submission. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (24/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
46%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc47%
Clinch
62% acc29%
Ground
71% acc24%
Striking Differential-0.34/min
3.29 landed/min3.63 absorbed/min
3.29
Landed/Min
3.63
Absorbed/Min
0.09
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed543
Sig. Strikes Attempted1180
Key Insights
Josh is active on the ground (25%).
Primarily a headhunter with 74% targeting the head.
Clinch active: 29% of output in the clinch (62% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 24% from ground at 71% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
46%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
34%(est)
Landed
12
Defended
23
Total
35
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.09
TD / 15min
1.27
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
35
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
20
Landed
48
Attempted
42%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
13 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
54%
R2
31%
R3
15%
Key Insights
TD defense at 46% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.27/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (34%).
Prolific submission hunter: 13 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 24% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
946
1.17
Ratio
Absorbed
808
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
2/4
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
103%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
0:48
R2 Control
1:21
R3 Control
0:54
R1 to Final
-5%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+20.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+20.9pp
Body
-9.1pp
Leg
-11.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+38.8pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2698
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights