Josh Neer To Fill-In For Sean Sherk At UFC 104 in Los Angeles

Lightweight “Dentist” Josh Neer (25-8-1) will replace “Muscle Shark” Sean Sherk (33-4-1) versus Gleison Tibau (16-5) at UFC 104 in Los Angeles 24 October, the UFC has announced.

Since returning to the UFC in April 2008, Neer has notched a 2-2 record, but in several of the gnarliest fights of the last two years. He lost a three-round UD to “Batman” Kurt Pellegrino (15-4) at UFC 101 in Philadelphia 8 August.

Tibau lost a split decision to “Young Assassin” Melvin Guillard (22-7-2) The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale in Las Vegas 20 June.

The matchup currently remains on the broadcast portion of the fight card, but losing the big name of Sherk certainly weakens the draw for casual viewers.

UFC 104 will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles 24 October and be broadcast live on PPV at 10:00 PM EST. Tickets starting at $51.75 can be purchased at Ticketmaster and doors open at the Staple Center at 4:45 PM PT. Fighters.com will post live results.