UFC on FX 1: Neer Upsets Ludwig With Guillotine Choke Victory

When you think of Josh Neer you don’t really think of him being a submission artist. Flashes of brutality are what typically come to mind as he’s shown off his vicious elbow strikes and hosted a bloodbath or two but he has 12 submissions to his name.

Keyboard warriors expected a thrilling back and forth battle that goes the distance here but Neer had another way to leave with a win — They traded early with neither man getting the real upper hand.

Neer was able to trip his opponent and get it onto the floor and was able to catch a modified guillotine choke as Ludwig was scrambling and got it in deep in the fourth submission of the evening.

“The Dentist” broke down the action here post-fight:

“When I was on top of him I could feel blood trickle down my neck.  I didn’t know how bad the cut was above my eye so I knew I had to finish him and finish quick.  I saw an opening and got him.  He’s probably the hardest puncher I’ve ever faced.  It feels to good in working towards establishing myself.  Got a couple wins under my belt and really want to get a nice streak going.”

Ludwig was disappointed post-fight taking a look at the action:

“I was lighting him up.  Shots to the body, shots to the head.  Then he spits out his mouthpiece and gets a break.  I hesitated for a split second and he caught me with the guillotine.”