Best fights of Jens Pulver
Over 15 years as a professional, Jens Pulver has compiled a 27-19-1 (18) record, including six title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jens Pulver defeats Dennis Hallman
On September 28, 2001 Jens Pulver defended his UFC lightweight title against Dennis Hallman. Pulver was 26 years old with a record of 10-2-1, and Hallman was 25 with a record of 22-4. Pulver was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hallman was on a 8-fight winning streak. Pulver won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Jens Pulver defeats B.J. Penn
On January 11, 2002 Jens Pulver defended his UFC lightweight title against B.J. Penn. Pulver was 27 years old with a record of 11-2-1, and Penn was 23 with a record of 3-0. Pulver was on a 4-fight winning streak and Penn was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Pulver won via majority decision. Defended the title.
3. Jens Pulver defeats Caol Uno
On February 23, 2001 Jens Pulver fought Caol Uno for the vacant inaugural UFC lightweight title. Pulver was 26 years old with a record of 9-2-1, and Uno was 25 with a record of 12-3-2. Pulver was on a 2-fight winning streak and Uno was coming off a win. Pulver won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Jens Pulver submits Cub Swanson in 35 seconds
On December 12, 2007 Jens Pulver faced Cub Swanson in a featherweight bout. Pulver was 33 years old with a record of 21-8-1, and Swanson was 24 with a record of 11-1. Pulver was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Swanson was on a 11-fight winning streak. Pulver submitted Cub Swanson via anaconda choke in the 1st round.
5. Jens Pulver KOs Naoya Uematsu
On March 22, 2004 Jens Pulver faced Naoya Uematsu in a lightweight bout. Pulver was 29 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and Uematsu was 25 with a record of 13-2-2. Both Pulver and Uematsu were on a 2-fight winning streak. Pulver stopped Naoya Uematsu via KO in the 1st round.
6. Jens Pulver KOs IwamaTomomi Iwama
On May 22, 2005 Jens Pulver faced IwamaTomomi Iwama in a lightweight bout. Pulver was 30 years old with a record of 18-5-1, and Iwama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pulver was coming off a loss. Pulver stopped IwamaTomomi Iwama via KO in the 1st round.
7. Jens Pulver KOs AraiKenji Arai
On April 2, 2006 Jens Pulver faced AraiKenji Arai in a lightweight bout. Pulver was 31 years old with a record of 19-6-1, and Arai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pulver was coming off a loss. Pulver stopped AraiKenji Arai via KO in the 1st round.
8. Jens Pulver submits Mike Lindquist in 49 seconds
On January 22, 2011 Jens Pulver faced Mike Lindquist in a featherweight bout. Pulver was 36 years old with a record of 22-14-1, and Lindquist was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pulver was on a 6-fight losing streak. Pulver submitted Mike Lindquist via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Jens Pulver submits HessRichard Hess
On October 25, 2003 Jens Pulver faced HessRichard Hess in a lightweight bout. Pulver was 28 years old with a record of 15-4-1, and Hess was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pulver was coming off a win. Pulver submitted HessRichard Hess via choke in the 1st round.
10. Jens Pulver loses to Urijah Faber via unanimous decision
On June 1, 2008 Jens Pulver fought Urijah Faber for the WEC featherweight title. Pulver was 33 years old with a record of 22-8-1, and Faber was 29 with a record of 20-1. Pulver was coming off a win and Faber was on a 12-fight winning streak. Pulver lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Faber.