Jens Pulver suffers another loss over the weekend in Nebraska
Jens Pulver‘s fall from grace continued over the weekend as he was knocked out in the second round by Timothy Elliot in the main event of the inaugural Resurrection Fight Alliance show in Kearney, Nebraska. The TKO loss marked the tenth in Pulver’s last fourteen bouts. After losing five straight in the WEC, Pulver was released from the organization. He went 2-2 on the local scene at 145... [Read More...]
Jens Pulver talks about overcoming mental hurdles and getting back on track
When studying the history of MMA, it’s pretty hard not to come across the name Jens Pulver. A pioneer of the lightweight division and the first ever UFC lightweight champion, Pulver helped paved the way for the lighter weight classes that now regularly steal the show at UFC events. After falling on hard times and being released by Zuffa following seven losses in eight fights, Pulver took a long look... [Read More...]
Jens Pulver, Drew McFedries added to Titan FC 18
In what has been dubbed the “deepest show” in Titan FC history by CEO Joe Kelly, Titan Fighting Championship is slated to return to the HDNet airwaves next month with Titan FC 18 and a line-up featuring UFC vets Jens Pulver (24-14-1) and Drew McFedries (9-6), as well as a pair of other unannounced “high profile” bouts still in the final stages of negotiation. Set for May 27, the event will... [Read More...]
Jens Pulver wins again in Illinois
Fans of Jens Pulver and perhaps MMA in general had reason to rejoice over the weekend as Pulver’s latest in-ring outing resulted in yet another victory for the respected veteran. The performance produced a long-awaited streak in the right direction based on back-to-back wins this year after “Little Evil” endured a six-fight slide from 2008-2010 with calls for his retirement throughout. Building... [Read More...]
Jens Pulver returns to winning ways at XFO 38
Former UFC lightweight champ Jens Pulver picked up his first win in more than three years over the weekend by tapping Mike Lindquist out a little less than a minute into the opening round of their headlining bout at XFO 38. The performance snapped a significant skid for “Little Evil” including five first-frame finishes. Comparably, the stumble dropped Lindquist’s record to 6-20 and was his fifth... [Read More...]
Jens Pulver not done yet, plans to fight in January
For a man standing 5’7” with an attached nickname including the word “little”, certain aspects of Jens Pulver have always been associated with the concept of diminutive size. However, one characteristic questionably large in regards to the former UFC champion is that of his heart. A run of recent losses most fighters only have nightmares about, especially those who have experienced the career... [Read More...]
War on the Mainland Weigh-In Results
Each man participating on tonight’s “War on the Mainland” card stepped on the scale Friday afternoon in Irvine, California and, as expected, all nine bouts will take place as originally scheduled. Perhaps most notably, former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia officially measured in at 274 pounds. The number is actually thirty pounds down from his weight in his last bout, against Mariusz... [Read More...]
Jens Pulver vs. Josh Grispi added to WEC 41
A featherweight matchup between veteran Jens Pulver and rising prospect Josh Grispi has been added to the lineup for WEC 41 on June 7 in Sacramento, Calif. The news come courtesy of a report by Michael David Smith of AOL’s MMA Fanhouse, who is quoting officials with the WEC. The Pulver vs. Grispi joins a deep WEC 41 lineup that already includes WEC featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown defending... [Read More...]
No Rest for the Wicked: Jens Pulver Fights for the Little Guy
Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver wants the world to pay more attention to the little fighters. He’s found a home at the WEC and he’s working hard as a fighter and as an advocate for lightweight fighters all over the world. Soon, the WEC will have 125 pounders on their cards and Jens couldn’t be more excited. I caught up with him a few days ago and we talked about fighting, the WEC, WAMMA, the UFC,... [Read More...]
Dolan: Pulver and Out?
In the week since Jens Pulver lost to Urijah Faber at WEC 38 a major question has been looming: has Pulver’s legendary career come to an end? It’s been debated by writers and fans alike across the internet. As great as Pulver has been through the years it seems like the answer is clear, and it’s not the answer that fans or Pulver want to hear. Back in September of 2006 we were all... [Read More...]
Following first round loss to Faber, Pulver not ruling out retirement
Once one of the premier lightweight fighters in all of mixed martial arts, former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver is now battling self doubt and considering retirement following a first round submission loss this past Sunday to Urijah Faber at WEC 38. In a candid message to his fans released on his official website, Pulver expressed uncertainty as to what his next move will be. “I never... [Read More...]
WEC makes Faber vs. Pulver II and Varner vs. Cerrone official for Jan. 25
World Extreme Cagefighting officially announced Monday that WEC 38 will be held on January 25 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. The event will mark the first time that the WEC has come to the market and fans in attendance will be treated to a rematch between former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver and former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber as well as Jamie Varner defending... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber vs. Jens Pulver II set for WEC 38 on Jan. 25
Multiple sources confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Tuesday afternoon that a rematch between former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber and former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver is set to take place at WEC 38 on Jan. 25 in San Diego, Calif. Published reports had indicated that Faber’s next opponent would be up and coming featherweight prospect Jose Aldo but sources close to both Aldo... [Read More...]
Ryan Shamrock to Face Giorgio Andrews
MMAWeekly reports that Ryan Shamrock‘s opponent for Cage Rage has been announced and it’s Giorgio Andrews. The two will face each other at the Cage Rage event on March 8 at Wembley Arena in London. Ryan, son of UFC veteran Ken Shamrock made his debut on his father’s show, Fight at the Falls, defeating Josh Besneatte with a choke in the first round. His fight at Cage Rage will be his... [Read More...]
