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Finally in the UFC Hall of Fame himself, Jens Pulver stumps for Robbie Lawler, Dan Henderson

BAD MMA News — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:17:08 +0000

After years of campaigns, both underground and in the mainstream, Jens Pulver became a UFC Hall of Famer in 2023. He was the promotion’s first lightweight champion in 2001.

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Emotional Jens Pulver reflects on his journey through a UFC Hall of Fame career and beyond

BAD MMA News — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:31:51 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Jens Pulver finally saw a dream come true this past Thursday. The former UFC lightweight champion, one of the sport’s pioneers, was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. The ceremony was part of International Fight Week ahead of UFC 290 in Las Vegas

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UFC Hall of Fame Inductees: Class of 2023

BAD MMA News — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:28:59 +0000

As part of International Fight Week, the UFC held its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Several legendary fighters from past and present were inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. Highlights of the 2023 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2023 UFC Hall of Fame Inductees Modern Wing: Jose Aldo Modern Wing: Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone Pioneer Wing: Jens Pulver Pioneer Wing: Anderson Silva Fight Wing: Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald 2 at UFC 189 Forest Griffin Community Award: Rodrigo and Rogerio Nogueira

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2023 UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony: Live blog, highlights

BAD MMA News — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:19:36 +0000

LAS VEGAS – The 2023 UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place Thursday evening at T-Mobile Arena. The event airs live on UFC Fight Pass beginning at 10 p.m. ET, with red carpet interviews with fighters, commentators, and others taking place ahead of the official ceremony. The 2023 UFC Hall of Fame class includes: Jose Aldo – Modern Wing Donald Cerrone – Modern Wing Jens Pulver – Pioneer Wing Anderson Silva – Pioneers Wing Robbie Lawler vs

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Video: Jens Pulver’s UFC Hall of Fame induction – and who’s next?

BAD MMA News — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:37:56 +0000

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Video: Jens Pulver’s UFC Hall of Fame induction – and who’s next?

BAD MMA News — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:37:56 +0000

Of the fighters on the cusp of heading into the UFC Hall of Fame, the latest one might not have been on a lot of radars. “Lil’ Evil” Jens Pulver is headed to the UFC Hall of Fame. After years of campaigning from his family, friends and fans, Pulver (27-19-1) will be part of the class of 2023, the promotion announced this past Saturday. Pulver will go into the Hall’s Pioneer Wing. And perhaps even more memorable than the announcement itself, Pulver, 48, was shown on the UFC 284 broadcast being surprised while he hosted his regular UFC watch-along of the event on Twitch, which made for a viral moment over the weekend. A pioneer of the lighter weight classes, Pulver was the first lightweight (then called bantamweight) champion in the promotion’s history when he defeated Caol Uno by unanimous decision at UFC 30

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Spinning Back Clique: UFC 284 reaction, Jens Pulver in HOF, Wilder-Ngannou talk, more (noon ET)

BAD MMA News — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:52:58 +0000

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” Garcia, Nolan King and Dan Tom will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate: The UFC 284 main event in Perth, Australia, was a monumental one. Not only did featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski move up to challenge new lightweight champ Islam Makhachev , but it was a fight between two fighters who were 1-2 on many pound-for-pound lists. Makhachev squeezed out a unanimous decision , but the fight was a lot closer than the betting lines indicated before the bout with Volkanovski a big underdog.

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Jens Pulver on getting UFC Hall of Fame call: ‘I never, ever expected this’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:47:14 +0000

Jens Pulver lost all hope of ever being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. For years, Pulver’s friends, family and peers have campaigned for his spot in the UFC Hall of Fame but to no avail. That is, until it finally came to fruition when it was announced Saturday during the UFC 284 broadcast that he will be inducted as part of the Class of 2023 . An emotional Pulver was brought to tears when he was surprised with the news while hosting a UFC watch-along of the event on Twitch. The 48-year-old says he’d reached a point where he was convinced that it would never happen. “I was already past that, and it’s not a joke,” Pulver told MMA Junkie Radio .

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Spinning Back Clique: UFC 284 reaction, Pulver in the HOF, Wilder-Ngannou talk, more (noon ET)

BAD MMA News — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:08:52 +0000

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Video: Jens Pulver’s emotional real-time reaction to news of UFC Hall of Fame induction

BAD MMA News — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 21:10:35 +0000

Jens Pulver finally got his wish. The former UFC lightweight champion and early star and pioneer in the lighter weight classes got what he’s been long looking for: a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame. After years of campaigning for a spot, it was announced Saturday during the UFC 284 broadcast that Pulver will be inducted into the Pioneer Wing as part of the class of 2023. The induction ceremony is expected to coincide with the promotion’s International Fight Week in July. It was an emotional – and surprising – moment for Pulver. He was completely caught off guard by the news while he hosted a live UFC watch-along on Twitch