Jens Pulver returns vs. Josh Grispi at WEC 41 in June

[SinCitysmallGUY]

Following three consecutive losses in the WEC and five losses in his past six fights, Jens Pulver (22-11-1) will return to competition to fight Josh Grispi (12-1) at WEC 41.

The news comes from Michael David Smith of MMA FanHouse, who sourced WEC officials for the fight booking.

WEC 41 takes place June 7 at Arco Arena in Saramento, Calif., and features a main event between WEC featherweight champion Mike Brown and former title-holder Urijah Faber.

Although once considered one of the world's top fighters, Pulver, a former UFC champion, has struggled since his return to the UFC/Zuffa in 2006. Aside from a submission win over Cub Swanson, Pulver has suffered losses to all opponents, including Faber (twice), Leonard Garcia, B.J. Penn and Joe Lauzon.

The 34-year-old is in a must-win situation against Grispi, a 20-year-old who owns an eight-fight win streak, including WEC victories over Mark Hominick (submission) and Micah Miller (TKO). The Northeast-based fighter turned pro as a 17-year-old is and now looks to enter a crowded WEC featherweight title picture.

The latest WEC 41 card now includes:

Champ Mike Brown vs. Urijah Faber (for featherweight title)
John Franchi vs. Manny Gamburyan
Josh Grispi vs. Jens Pulver
Donald Cerrone vs. Richard Crunkilton

[gracie bjj]

jens will always be a favorite of mine whether he losses or wins, the guy came from such a rocky backround and adversity to become a mma/ufc champ. jens is a inspiration for everyone who wasnt born with a silver spoon in your mouth, ive met jens acouple times and he was really cool,unlike hughes who is a somewhat arrogant person

[SinCitysmallGUY]

jens will always be a favorite of mine whether he losses or wins, the guy came from such a rocky backround and adversity to become a mma/ufc champ. jens is a inspiration for everyone who wasnt born with a silver spoon in your mouth, ive met jens acouple times and he was really cool,unlike hughes who is a somewhat arrogant person

Jens is in my top 5 faves of all time.. I would love to land an interview with the guy in person and hope that the next time he is here in Boise I will get to sit down with him... Fingers Crossed.

[gracie bjj]

Jens is in my top 5 faves of all time.. I would love to land an interview with the guy in person and hope that the next time he is here in Boise I will get to sit down with him... Fingers Crossed.

sincity, if i run into jens at the ufc ill ask him some questions for ya if you tell me want you want me to ask him,the only thing with jens is hes always kinda hyper and its hard for him to stay in one spot for more then 5 or 10 minutes,lol. hes a great guy though and id be happy just to ask him 10 quick questions,jens is one of my favorites