Josh Neer Has New Plan Against Mike Pyle
Posted on 06 Jun 2012
by MMAScoops.com Staff

Josh Neer spoke with MMAJunkie about his upcoming fight with Mike Pyle at UFC on FX 3 and his plan to defend against the "lay and pray" fighters. Here are some highlights:

On the talks that Pyle may be lingering in catchweight territory: "I heard he's heavy right now, so I think he's going to try to play the big man to smaller man. But I'm prepared for that. He's a tough guy. I think I'm better standing up than him. I think he's going to try to take it to the ground. He's going to have a hard time in the third round when I'm still fresh, and he's all dehydrated and sucked out."

Recalling his history fighting bigger opponents: "One of my first professional fights was in a barn in Minnesota. And I fought a heavyweight. I weighed 170; the other guy weighed, like, 240. But he wasn't very good."

About his history dealing with "lay and pray" fighters: "I think that I've evolved. Before, I used to say I hate fighting wrestlers who are going to take me down and lay on me. But now, I'm going to defend the takedown. I might take them down. I think that you have to be a more well-rounded fighter than what I used to be."