[steph05050]

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

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[JT42]

Wow I hadnt heard about Cerrone/Crunkilton. That looks like another quality card from the WEC! I just hope if Pulver loses he retires

[Brad.Taschuk]

I've gotta give Grispi the edge in this fight. Pulver just doesn't have it anymore and Grispi is a really talented guy.

I just found out about Manny-Franchi from the ticker on Fight Network at the bar last night, and I'm excited to see Manny's debut at 145, I hated him in the UFC, and I'm sure that won't change now, although I think he'll be able to beat Franchi pretty handily.

Cowboy-Cleat will be a ton of fun, since Cowboy is a bad man, and Cleat always brings some fun. This is my early pick for FOTN. And Cowboy takes it, not sure how yet.

[Sinister]

I'll be pulling for Pulver, Cerrone, and Faber. Cerrone is probably the only one walking away with a W that night.

[PirateNinja415]

this is shaping up to b a decent card. i don't think pulver has it anymore either, if he doesn't win this one he should throw the towel in for sure

[FunkYou]

Please let Pulver decide enough is enough when he loses this and retire.

[MJB23]

Pulver is going to get destroyed in the first round by Grispi.

Grispi is one of the best guys coming out of New England right now and has some serious skills. When he debuted as a pro he went on a tear beating guys like Dan Bonnell, Paul Gorman, and Spencer Paige. All guys who had way more experience then him and who had been in with the top guys in this area.

Grispi has a really bright future ahead of him and in a few years I could see him as champ.

BBJD has his New Jersey prospects, well Grispi is one of my New England prospects.