Davenport, Iowa – Last Thursday was an unfortunate start to 2009 for UFC lightweight Josh Neer, winding up in jail after an intoxicated hit-and-run, high speed chase, spike-strip ending, and alleged police beat down.

Can't we all just get along?

According to the Des Moines Police Department, Neer rear-ended a car at a stoplight, and was spotted fleeing the scene by an officer directly in front of the collision. “The Dentist” then led the cops on a 100+ mph chase in his Audi Quattro. A police PIT maneuver and spike strips were used to end the fleeing fighters trek, concluding with Neer’s arrest after blowing a tire.

Sherdog reported that Mickey Dubberly, Neer’s manager has stated his client remembers things a little differently that night. Neer says he struck a stopped car, got out to check for damage, and continued on his way when he saw none. It was only after lit up from behind by the cops did Neer panic and run.

Either way, the fighter ended up with bruises to his stomach, thighs, and head after the arresting officers repeatedly kicked him. There should be a dashboard camera with what actually occurred on tape, one wonders if it will be made public. The tape should be released immediately, and carefully reviewed for cuts, edits, and omissions by video experts. We shouldn’t forget what happened last year in Shreveport, LA to Angela Garbarino after she was arrested for suspicion of DWI.

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It looks to be obvious that the police have a special knack for inflicting pain and punishment on people being held down, shackled, or out-manned 10-1. While the extreme cop takedown is necessary in some scenarios, all too often citizens with no apparent threats are speared like Terry Tate (the Office Linebacker), and beaten like George St. Pierre did Matt Serra the second time (ouch, knees to the ribs).

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Quantum of Solace in theaters now!

In honor of Quantum of Solace opening this past weekend nationwide we here at the Dojo wanted to take the time to share with you some of our favorite bond gadgets. We know some of you won’t agree with our picks but oh well, we write the articles not you, but please feel free to tell us some of your favorite gadgets in the comments section below!

For the Record: Daniel Craig is by far the best bond to date

Rocket-Firing Cigarette from You Only Live Twice

After capturing James (like in every other Bond movie), instead of simply putting a bullet to Bond’s skull or throwing him in the tank with sharks (laser beams optional) he allows Bond to smoke one last cig. Unfortunatley for the villan and his crew this cigarette is able to fire a rocket-propelled bullet.

Camera Gun from License to Kill

I think the Timothy Dalton bond was the most gadget savvy Bond of them all. With gadgets such as exploding tubes to toothpaste, a cumberbund that turns into a rappelling rope, and a camera that turns into a sniper rifle his gadgets were some of the coolest and simplest ones around.

Lotus Esprit Submarine Car, The Spy Who Loved Me

Lotus Esprit Submarine Car from The Spy who Loved Me

There is only one car I can think that rivals with the Submarine car from this bond flick, the DeLorean from Back to the Future II (The one where they go in the future). The only reason the Esprit wins in this case is because of the scene where bond drives underwater only to take out the henchmen helicopter from underwater with the surface-to-air missles, oh and the spacious interior.

Jetpack, Thunderball

Jetpack from Thunderball

According to Bond lore we should have flying cars and jetpack by now, but alas technology can’t keep up with our demands and we are left wanting. Besides the fact that you’d prolly set yourself on fire with a jetpack I don’t really see why we at least don’t have those around yet. Why can Sean Connery use one though? It’s simple Sean Connery sets the jetpack on fire, not the other way around.

Free Halloween Mask! (peta)

Sharing is caring. (inspot)

Hilary Duff wants you to touch her. (egotastic!)

Really? These people should be killed to better society. (TODAYshow)

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Gather round’ for this late breaking news story. Elite XC’s VP Jared Shaw has declared Kimbo Slice the GREATEST MMA Fighter in the WORLD… wait what?

Just listen to him in this interview as he glorifies Kimbo Slice as a cornerstone of the Elite XC and how he pretty much carries all the weight of of that program on his shoulders. Call it massaging his ego, strokin him off or whatever you want I can most definitely tell you he is NOT the greatest MMA fighter in the world. I will give credit where credit is due though, I would not step toe to toe with that dude. It’s prolly because he it would be like a Semi running into a Toyota Yaris and I’m not about find out how that would turn out. Near the end of the interview we get a wide shot and we see…. wha Holy Shit! It’s Kimbo Slice! What a surprise to see you here! I was just talking about how great you were…and.. uh… Ah, shit… I guess he just has that effect on people. Maybe it’s the beard…