Urijah Faber vs. Jens Pulver WEC fight confirmed for June 1
by Chris Cosme on Mar 26, 2008 3:07 PM EDT
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The wait is over as the WEC finally confirmed the date for arguably its biggest fight ever.
Urijah "The California Kid" Faber (20-1-0) will defend his featherweight title against MMA legend and former UFC lightweight champion, Jens "Little Evil" Pulver (22-8-1), at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, Calif., on June 1.
Although Faber is regarded as one of the top 145-pounders in the world, Pulver is undefeated in the division (8-0), submitting Cub Swanson in 31 seconds during his WEC debut back in December 2007.
Miguel Torres (33-1-0), fresh off a dominating performance against Chase Beebe to earn the 135-pound strap, will be on the card as well. He will make his first WEC bantamweight title defense against Mexican slugger Manny Tapia (10-0-1), who is coming off a split decision victory over Antonio Banuelos at WEC 32.
WEC 34: "Faber vs. Pulver" will air at 9 p.m. ET on Versus.
This should be one the biggest nights in the short history of the WEC, and it's even a bigger plus for it to take place live on Versus. It's hard to beat watching an MMA legend go against the future of the sport on free TV, right?
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doesnt faber train with bj..i think jens has a bit of a problem too deal with haha
by mark on Mar 26, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Faber submission due to strikes (tapped out) round 2.
by LongIslandguy on Mar 26, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’ll be a good scrap.. but Faber is too strong for lil’evil. Too bad, cause I like Jens. Oh well..maybe next time.
by HB Fokai on Mar 26, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Faber submission due too rear naked first round
by mark on Mar 26, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
faber and torres on the same card should be good, i would like to see torres move up down the road and fight faber.
by roy on Mar 26, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great fight for faber to prove that he is the best 145lber in the world.
by dakilla on Mar 26, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ill be routing for jenz but putting money on Faber. Hopefully with a well known name like jenz we can get Faber around -200
by keystone on Mar 26, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ill be routing for jenz but putting money on Faber. Hopefully with a well known name like jenz we can get Faber around -200
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for those odds! I would say:
Faber: -350
Pulver: plus 250
Even at those odds, I think all of the action would be on Faber.
by ViolentMike on Mar 26, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cant wait for this fight it is going to be a fast paced scrap with two high level fighters and i see pulver winning via knockout.
by matt on Mar 26, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For those of you who didnt believe me……Told u so!
by john on Mar 26, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
faber and torres on the same card should be good, i would like to see torres move up down the road and fight faber.
Amen.
by MMAmania on Mar 26, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
faber’s too quick and too strong to allow for a Pulver win anywhere on the ground. Standing, Pulver has a chance with a left hook, but not much of one.
by Clayton on Mar 26, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
doesnt faber train with bj..i think jens has a bit of a problem too deal with haha
he trains with BJ & J-Lau 2 guys who beat Jens in his last 2 UFC fights. this should be an awesome fight. im a fan of both of these guys but i will be going for LilEvil cause ive been cheering for him longer. but i wont be to disappointed if Uriah wins. i wuold like to see Uriah go up to 155 for a rematch against Tyson Griffin,cause i dont think T.G can make 145.
also looking forward to seeing Torres. he schooled chase in his last fight. hope he does the same to manny.
man i cant believe how many great fight cards there is on free tv this year, hope it TSN in Canada shows it on the same night it happens,cause sometimes i have to wait for a while WEC events to broadcast. the show from Alb.New Mex. was shown the same night 3 hours later on tape delay.
by the levi on Mar 26, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Talk to you later fellas, I am off to enjoy my brand new UFC 79 Nemesis DVD over a few blunts!
by john on Mar 26, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would pay to see these two fights and we get them for free. The WEC puts on really good cards pretty consistently. Can’t wait for tonights event.
by Mike C. on Mar 26, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For those of you who didnt believe me……Told u so!
Don’t know why I doubted you john.
by Andy on Mar 26, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Talk to you later fellas, I am off to enjoy my brand new UFC 79 Nemesis DVD over a few blunts!
I got something even better in the mail today. Thanks Mania!
by ViolentMike on Mar 26, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or does Faber look just like Carey Hart
by psyqo78 on Mar 26, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how would you watch this fight if you lived in canada i dont get versus is there any other way???
by Canadaian Nemisis on Mar 26, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
faber has just began, he will continue to dominate for a long time to come!
by Wyatte on May 14, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can I get Versus on Direct TV? It kills me to always here about these cards and I can’t watch. If Zuffa owns the WEC why don’t they do a deal with Spike? Who the hell wants to watch re runs of CSI over and over again anyways.
by bnf on Mar 26, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or does Faber look just like Carey Hart
Kary Hart with a butt chin.
by bnf on Mar 26, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BNF, I have Directv and I have Versus. Even have it in HD. Call them up and see.
by Mike C. on Mar 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How can I get Versus on Direct TV? It kills me to always here about these cards and I can’t watch. If Zuffa owns the WEC why don’t they do a deal with Spike? Who the hell wants to watch re runs of CSI over and over again anyways.
You have to purchase the choice extra plan.
by Andy on Mar 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks guys. I have like the most expensive package with all the movie channels. I even pay for the playboy channel. I just figured Versus wasn’t available where I live.
by bnf on Mar 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ooo man.. jens looked siiiiick the way he choked out cub so quickly and easily like he was a little kid or something. but when i seen faber’s atomic butt drop right on the guy’s head was like… damn! who actually does that in a real fight?!!! insult ONTOP OF injury! when they both step into the ring i don’t think i can root against pulver. but like everybody else, i think faber has too much going for him right now.
by kama kaze on Mar 26, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope jens breaks that cocky little peckers jaw!
by jsoph on Mar 26, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should be a fun fight to watch but.. “biggest fight ever”?
by Rooster on Mar 26, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should be a fun fight to watch but.. “biggest fight ever”?
Name a bigger fight the WEC has had.
by Brawlin' on Mar 26, 2008 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How can I get Versus on Direct TV? It kills me to always here about these cards and I can’t watch. If Zuffa owns the WEC why don’t they do a deal with Spike? Who the hell wants to watch re runs of CSI over and over again anyways.
If you have Total Choice Plus you should have it. Its on 603 or 604. Versus even has a high def channel that it shares with The Golf Channel.
If you have Dish you need to purchase the Top 250 package.
by DonnyG on Mar 26, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should be a fun fight to watch but.. “biggest fight ever”?
Rooster if you read the line again its says arguably the WEC’s biggest fight ever. Just thought I would point that out.
And I have to agree this is going to be an amazing fight and by my regards it is the WEC’s biggest fight ever!
by Steven on Mar 26, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have nothing against Jens, but I just can’t see him winning this one. Faber is just too damn bad for him!
by Whodat? on Mar 26, 2008 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like both fighters but i’d rather see jens win
by matt on Mar 26, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you have Total Choice Plus you should have it. Its on 603 or 604. Versus even has a high def channel that it shares with The Golf Channel.
If you have Dish you need to purchase the Top 250 package.
I have the Premier package. So I actually have to downgrade to get this channel. Retarted!
by bnf on Mar 26, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Faber will take this one. He’s tough and has insane skill. He’ll out hustle Jens. I say Faber via RNC 2nd round.
by Joey 1.0 on Mar 26, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Exciting fight, will be more eager to watch this than most any UFC matchup. Faber wins.
by THORAZINE on Mar 26, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope jens breaks that cocky little peckers jaw!
lmfao im fuckin with you on that one bro, lil evils gunna hook him right in the crack of his butt chin. lol
by bjj freak on Mar 26, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Faber will own him worse than BJ did in there last match
by Vera-Liddell-GSP-Edgar on Mar 26, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Faber will own him worse than BJ did in there last match
Damn right, Go Faber, SACTOWN!!!!!!
by DirtbagHtr on Mar 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a message for all my fellow Canadians who dont get VS. TSN will broadcast WEC 33 on satuday night 8:30 pm pac. 11:30 eas.
by the levi on Mar 26, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i don’t have a dish hardly ever see any wec events but i might have to drag my ass to a friends to watch the fight pulver vs faber is one not to miss
by bryant on Mar 26, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn TSN. We should all right them and say that their MMA converage is really lacking and ask them to show more live/tape delayed shows. Sucks watching a fight when you already know who won and how. Its great that they show the WEC but the way they do it isnt very consistent.
by Northern Lights on Mar 26, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please excuse the fact I wrote right instead of write had a brain cramp there.
by Northern Lights on Mar 26, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn TSN. We should all right them and say that their MMA converage is really lacking and ask them to show more live/tape delayed shows. Sucks watching a fight when you already know who won and how. Its great that they show the WEC but the way they do it isnt very consistent.
i agree. the last WEC was shown on 3 hour tape delay & i was away from my computer so ididnt know the results. but to make us wait til saturday is ridiculous.
by the levi on Mar 26, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
doesnt faber train with bj..i think jens has a bit of a problem too deal with haha
he definently doesnt train with bj
by canon on Mar 27, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he definently doesnt train with bj
Kidding?
Jens wins via KO in the 2’nd.
by Rumbler on Mar 27, 2008 2:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From some of BJ’s words it sounded to me like HE wanted to train with Faber because his physique is closer to Sherk’s. I think Faber is more exciting to watch than just about any other fighter out there. I’ve been waiting for this match and it’s free!
by KS on Mar 27, 2008 8:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Name a bigger fight the WEC has had.
Urijah Faber vs. Anybody :)
by Rooster on Mar 27, 2008 9:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jens sucks. look for him to get submitted early in the 1st round. Faber is too strong to lose to a chump.
by Spitforce on Mar 27, 2008 10:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jens sucks. look for him to get submitted early in the 1st round. Faber is too strong to lose to a chump.
Chump huh…? wow.. considering he is a legend and held a ufc belt, must take a real chump to accomplish that. Evil all the way!
by Runge on Mar 27, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jens sucks. look for him to get submitted early in the 1st round. Faber is too strong to lose to a chump.
I doubt your knowledge of the sport…
I bet you think “MMA” stands for “My mangina aches”
by Rumbler on Mar 27, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is always a little sad when the legends get beat by the whippersnappers. Maybe ‘Lil’ Evil’ can pull it off.
by Sephora MMA fans on Mar 27, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am confident that Faber is gonna win this fight, Pulver is bad,decent striker but its not as bad as Faber, I bet a 2nd round submission :D Cant wait to see this one,glad to be local. NORCAL
by Yellowskye on Mar 29, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the best fighter Faber has faced but Faber will win this one….hes too quick and strong for Pulver.
by Mike on Apr 2, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i want pulver to win but i think fabers just gonna overwhelm the guy…
by me on May 18, 2008 7:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Faber: omg crazy fast
Pulver: can go (no joke) Psycho with the heavy hitting.
This is a very hard fight to call and a great matchup. Can wait for tonight.
by Jason on Jun 1, 2008 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both Pulver and Faber, amazing fighters. The fight was a total war but it didn’t go the way anyone thought it would. Faber showed his strength and speed in this fight but he had never met a tougher opponent then Jens. Jens’s only problem this fight was that every time they came in for an exchange, he didn’t have a jab. He never really unloaded his left hock and it was because he had no set-up with his jab. Other then that he got hit in the head with BUMBS and still didn’t go down. To me Jens is only going to come back stronger then ever. As to Faber, he did prove himself and showed why he is the champ.
Kenny
~the TiCO
by Kenny on Jun 2, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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