Neer to fight Danzig at UFC Fight Night despite arrest

UFC lightweight Josh Neer will fight at UFC Fight Night 17 on Feb. 7 in Tampa, Florida despite his drunk driving and eluding the police arrest on New Year's Day.

Mickey Dubberly, CEO of Neer's management KO Dynasty, learned from the UFC Monday that Neer will not be pulled from his televised fight against Mac Danzig.

"Josh would like to once again thank his family, fans, friends, training partners, UFC, and everyone that has supported him thru his career," Dubberly stated.

Neer was booked on second offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated and eluding the police in the early hours of the new year.

Neer's car rear-ended another car and Neer took off on a highway that led police to chase him on speeds over 100 mph. Police used stop sticks to slow Neer's car.

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Current fight card:

1. Luigi Fioravanti vs. Anthony Johnson
2. Gleison Tibau vs. Rich Clementi
3. George Sotiropoulos vs. Matt Grice
4. Alessio Sakara vs. Jake Rosholt
5. Kurt Pellegrino vs. Rob Emerson
6. Amir Sadollah vs. Nick Catone
7. Mac Danzig vs. Josh Neer
8. Cain Velasquez vs. Denis Stojnic
9. Joe Lauzon vs. Hermes Franca