I caught Jens Pulver at home in Iowa the other night. Here’s an update on what he’s been doing…

Q: So what’s new? What have you been doing?
A: Well, I’ve been training. Took three weeks off in June, but I’m back in there now. Been working with Ben Rothwell and Big Tim. Relaxing some too. I’ve done some landscaping around my house, and though it looks rookie, it’s pretty good.

Q: Getting ready for the baby?
A: Yea, I’m really excited. He’s due December 15th. It’s neat because mine, my wife’s, and now the baby’s birthdays will all be in December. It’s gonna be one big party right up until Christmas, then a huge blowout on New Years!

Q: Any names picked out? Can you tell us?
A: We do have a name picked out – Karson Jens Pulver.

Q: I like it! Any plans for the rest of the summer?
A: Well, I’m just gonna keep training. There’s some talk of a fight coming up in the next few months, but I’m just waiting for the official word before I put it out there.

Q: Do you have any idea who you’ll be up against?
A: There’s been some names thrown out there. But really I just want it to be someone that when I win I get to do a rematch with Faber.

Q: So you think a rematch is coming soon?
A: It’s definitely coming! I can’t wait. It’s going to be a good fight when we get back out there.

Q: Speaking of fighting, your elbow is doing ok now?
A: Yea, it’s good. I’ve had a ton of x-rays and MRI’s but everything is good. No broken bones or anything here!

Q: Well, when you get official word on your next fight you’ve got to let us know.
A: Don’t worry I’ll go straight to the blog!

Looks like we could see Jens back in the cage soon! Check back for word on an upcoming fight and more interviews.

So whats new...... i have to throw some props out to Duke Roufus first thing, he has been down here off and on working with Ben Rothwell mostly getting him ready for his upcoming fight, but i sneak in and steal some time when i can lol. If you have never met him, damn is about all i can i say he is one cool guy. The man has a way of getting people fired up and his style that he coaches is right up a wrestlers ally. l.c. Davis and i have been learning some cool inside stuff from him. Theres not a whole lot happening really here, just the usual training our butts off and working on getting better. The weather has been good and of course there are some big fights coming up for some of the guys in the gym. I just wanted to get on here and write a bit, let those of you who read this know whats going on. i haven't checked the forums in a bit so apologies if i didn't respond. People have been asking when i am gonna fight again and right now i am just waiting for it to be official before i can say whats up, but i am gonna back in the cage soon. i wish you all the best.
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what up all, hows everyones week? Had to jump on here real quick cause it has come to my attention I am attending a fight in Rockford this week. The bitch about it is, I am gonna be up in Des Moines for the little league baseball state tournament. I don't even know who the hell it is putting on the show. so for all you attending i am sorry, I never knew anything about it until today.

Not too sure what i am gonna write about, but i was sitting here and figured i gotta write something. last weekend was out at adrenaline in Chicago, had a great time as always. those fans who came up and said hi , I Appreciate you taking the time to do that. I felt there were some good fights that were on the under card and overall it was a well run show. Looking forward to more, but the biggest thing for me was going to a Craig Morgan concert that was in Chicago as well. Not sure how many country music fans are on here who check out this page, if you don't know who he is you can always youtube him. Also if your on the forums and i haven't responded i apologize i usually just try and put as much of it in each blog makes it easier for me. People keep wondering about my haircuts and if i have never put it on here you all can check out www.rickthebarber.com he is who does these crazy haircuts and i am tellin ya the man is sick with the scissors. Any way i have rambled enough for those of you who even check this out. theres not really to much happening, i am back in training and hoping to fight as soon as the elbow heals. open surgery sucks and i am not looking forward to being put under, i hate waking up afterwards can't stay awake for nothing. So the DR's assure me fighting in sept or october is fine. As always i will be on here checking in i want to thank you guys for taking the time to read this and thank you all for your support. again if you have time check out http://www.medalist.com/product.asp?style=277PS&id=6&gid=75
i would like to know what you all think about it.

Jens

thought i would write a bit and say hello to every one who takes the time to read this. i took my week off and slept a ton lol didnt seem to get much of that getting ready for the fight, had a lot on my mind and can never really sleep getting closer and closer to a fight. first off let me say thank you to all of you who have taken the time to respond letting me know your thoughts on the last fight i really do appreciate that. going in to get the elbow looked at in the a.m. see what they have to say as far as how long i might have to sit. it shouldnt be to much though its just a crack. thank you all for hanging in there with me and keeping up the support, you have no idea how much that means to me. i would like to thank:

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i did go out on my own and started a new workout line called Persistence cause well all the times in my life i was told No way, Never, aint gonna happen. i just kept at it and didnt give up. its fitting really for someone like me. cause at the end of the day how would i sum up the mma career persistent. tell me what you think. http://www.medalist.com/product.asp?style=277PS&id=6&gid=75

Jens

There's a lot on my mind but little i can say right now. I know there are still holes in my game that i will keep working on, I have done so much to prepare and so much to prove to the world i can still fight i can still compete against the best. No i will not retire, I feel there is more to fix but at this time in my life i feel great and now its just putting it all together. i feel that i have come leaps and bounds from where i was a few years ago and yes i hear the ones who are saying i should of pressed in those times i had him hurt and you're right. I never looked at the clock as a stall factor only i could not hear my corner and found myself looking up to see how much time there was in the rounds. I make no excuses and do apologize to my fans, you all have been great and stood by me through a hell of alot of things and i thank you for that. I am good and after my check up i didnt break my orbital so that 180 days will be lifted, i did crack my elbow in the second round but other than not being able to straighten it out for the time being i will be back to fight again. thank you all again for standing by me and being by my side in this fight and the others. I wish you all the best and will be on again.

jens

p.s check out http://www.medalist.com/product.asp?style=277PS&id=6&gid=75 for the New "persistence" line. I am no longer with critical fight gear.

There's a brief profile of Jens in USA Today. Check it out here.