TUF 5 Finale Fight Card -- UFC Ultimate Fighter

by MMAmania.com on Nov 23, 2006 3:03 PM EST in UFC Fight Cards

tuf 5 finale fight card
UFC Ultimate Fighter 5 Live Finale on SpikeTV
Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 9 p.m.
The Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada

Main Event:

BJ Penn (10-4-1) vs. Jens Pulver (21-7-1)

Undercard:

155 lbs.: Roger Huerta (17-1-1) vs. Doug Evans (2-0)
155 lbs.: Manny Gamburyan (5-1) vs. Nate Diaz (5-2)
185 lbs.: Floyd Sword (9-2) vs. Thales Leites (10-1)
155 lbs.: Brandon Melendez (7-5) vs. Joe Lauzon (14-3)
155 lbs.: Andy Wang (5-6) vs. Cole Miller (11-2)
155 lbs.: Rob Emerson (6-6) vs. Gray Maynard (2-0)
155 lbs.: Leonard Garcia (9-2) vs. Allen Berube
155 lbs.: Brian Geraghty (17-9-1) vs. Matt Wiman (6-3)

*All fights officially confirmed by UFC.com.

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Comments

I grew up with Jens in Washington state. I’d put all my money on the “pulverizer”

by Brian Manil on Jan 1, 2007 7:58 PM EST reply actions

jens sucks balls

by dazzle on Feb 26, 2007 9:04 PM EST reply actions

BJ Penn Vs. Jens Pulver on cable tv, you cant get any better than that.

by eddie on Feb 28, 2007 1:35 PM EST reply actions

BJ is gonna beat the fuck out of Jens Pulver

by phillyblunt on Mar 3, 2007 6:02 PM EST reply actions

even though pulver beat up BJ in there last fight years ago…… BJ has progressed alot in the sport and i think BJ will overwelm pulver

by ZACH on Mar 10, 2007 5:40 PM EST reply actions

Welcome Zach. I agree. I think Pulver was a great fighter, but too many wars in Pride. I hope this layoff tightens his game back up. But yeah, Jens v. BJ on free TV is freaking awesome.

by MoreThanUFC on Mar 10, 2007 5:48 PM EST reply actions

it will be just like jens’ last fight

by Jesse1 on Mar 10, 2007 6:08 PM EST reply actions

Typically I never pick BJ to win (cuz my fiance loves him and we HAVE to pick opposing fighters), but after watching him fight Matt Hughes (he would have won if he hadn’t broke that rib or whatever injury he got during the fight) I don’t think Jens has a chance at all. I grew up in WA as well and always routed for Lil Evil, but after watching his last fight, I’m afraid he’s lost his Mo-Jo.

by ufcFANatic on Mar 14, 2007 6:27 PM EDT reply actions

jens is DONE

by gvoll on Mar 18, 2007 2:26 AM EDT reply actions

Most are saying BJ over Jens. Neither one of them look overly impressive. There both coming off loses. The only thing you can argue is that BJ fought better competition, but point being is that he lost both fights. They should both participate in LWGP to earn some credibility again

by Stafo on Apr 15, 2007 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

After the year we are having who knows what’s gona happen…but i say BJ Penn in a full 3round unanimus decision…they both got too much heart to quit and it’s gona be a good fight to watch

by XXXfactor on Apr 23, 2007 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

I just hope Gabe Fatass fuckin’ Ruediger doesn’t make an appearance on the season finale.

by Abhi on May 8, 2007 1:15 PM EDT reply actions

Pulver has developed a button and I think BJ will push it.

by SaVaGe on May 18, 2007 2:39 AM EDT reply actions

I like pulver, but even though he’s winning the show……in the finale he’s gonna lose because BJ Penn is a threat to the welterweight, so BJ at 155 again is just scary.

by ZACH on May 23, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

dennis burke i think bj will wrap himself around pulver like a snake and crush him till his head pops

by dennis burke on May 24, 2007 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

PULVER TO WIN SORRY BJ LOVERS BUT THATS LIFE.

by ufcfan on May 26, 2007 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

What is Jens thinking? Penn is going to beat him up so bad. He needs to pray that the ref. will help him fight this one. I mean the ref. needs to hold him while Jens hits him, but that might not even help.

by Irene Guzman on Jun 3, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

I think it could go either way ya cant just write jens off exspecially with a left hook like that. Bj has amazing talent so i hope its a good fight.

by Thor1982 on Jun 4, 2007 1:45 PM EDT reply actions

This card is better than the 72 card just from the main event.

by Jenna_gave_ me_aids on Jun 4, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Jens pulver will win the final,hope he beats the hell out of bj penn,

by katie on Jun 6, 2007 7:01 AM EDT reply actions

I’m through betting on BJ Penn fights. He should win…But there’s also a good chance he gasses in the pre-fight interview.

by Tony on Jun 6, 2007 9:18 AM EDT reply actions

IS HOUSTON ALEXANDER FIGHTING ON THIS CARD AS WELL?

by gvoll on Jun 6, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Roger Huerta just stated on myspace that his next fight will be on June 23…hhhmmm.

by Matthew on Jun 7, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

I can’t think of any one who could put up a fight against Huerta except Lauzon maybe.

by Mattchupichu on Jun 7, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

hey, scratch these jokers: 155 lbs.: Marlon Sims vs. Noah Thomas

by Mamas Boy on Jun 8, 2007 6:01 AM EDT reply actions

I just hope Gabe Fatass fuckin’ Ruediger doesn’t make an appearance on the season finale.

I think they should have edited the credits and taking Gaybe, Marlon and Noah out. Just throw up a “technical difficulties” screen whenever their mugs are supposed to show.

by Mamas Boy on Jun 8, 2007 6:05 AM EDT reply actions

This is a great card.
Jens vs. BJ is going to be a intriguing fight, is BJ going to try to stand up with Jens, or is he going to take him down and ground and pound him.
Has Jens ground game been better since he has been working with Matt Hughes and Pat Millitech?

Jens needs to push the pace, because BJ never has stamina he always wares out within 2 rounds, if Jens can push it to a round 3, he could knock out BJ.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 8, 2007 12:07 PM EDT reply actions

this is how it goes. BJ is the perfect fighter except for one thing…. conditioning! he has great stand up and probably the best ground game in MMA. if he would just learn not to gas he would be unstoppable! they don’t call him “the prodigy” for nothing. Jens’ only chance is a lucky punch or taking advantage of BJ in the 3rd round when he’s gassed and can’t defend himself. trust me, i’ve been calling these fights for years and i’m almost NEVER wrong.

by the villain on Jun 8, 2007 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

jens in an upset

by RT on Jun 9, 2007 9:40 AM EDT reply actions

fer the lookalikes eg,jim carrey/rich franklin,dana white/dr.evil
how bout
gabe reudiger/the kirsty ally of 4yrs gone past?
o yeah by the way is vince macmahon dead?

by gvoll on Jun 13, 2007 12:18 AM EDT reply actions

I hope to see hill soon

by Duke on Jun 15, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

wonder what happened to Hill? any thoughts as to why he isn’t fighting?

by bu11dog on Jun 15, 2007 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

wonder what happened to Hill? any thoughts as to why he isn’t fighting?

Injury. Ribs is the word on the street.

by UFCmania on Jun 15, 2007 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

I agree that this card is so much better than UFC 72 card.

UFC 73 Stacked is def going to be worth the $45

by j1had on Jun 20, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Jens Pulver is simply nowhere near the talent level of Hughes & St.Pierre. BJ had a split decision loss with St.Pierre and was DOMINATING Hughes until he hurt himself. DOMINATING. If BJ wanted to he could try again & have a decent shot at the welterweight title.

Jens is good & in the middle of the top of the lightweight division. But honestly does anyone in the lightweight division compare to BJ? The answer is a big NO!

by Kevy B on Jun 21, 2007 4:11 AM EDT reply actions