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Christian Cyrus Leben [1] (born July 21, 1980) is an American former mixed martial artist, referee, and bare knuckle boxer. A professional MMA competitor from 2002 until 2013, he most notably competed in the UFC in the Middleweight division, compiling a record of 12–10 in 22 appearances for the organization.
- 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
- The Crippler
- Chula Vista, California, U.S.
Portland, Oregon. Chris Leben. "The Crippler" ASSOCIATION. Alliance MMA. CLASS. Middleweight. Wins 22. KO / TKO. 12. 55% SUBMISSIONS. 5. 23% DECISIONS. 5. 23% Losses 12. KO / TKO. 4. 33%...
ResultFighterEventMethod/ RefereelossUFC 168 - Weidman vs. Silva 2 Dec / 28 / ...TKO (Retirement) Steve Mazzagatti VIEW ...lossUFC 162 - Silva vs. Weidman Jul / 06 / ...Decision (Split) Yves Lavigne VIEW ...lossUFC 155 - Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 Dec ...Decision (Unanimous) Herb Dean VIEW ...lossUFC 138 - Leben vs. Munoz Nov / 05 / ...TKO (Corner Stoppage) Marc Goddard VIEW ...Feb 22, 2022 · The retired UFC and BKFC fighter shares his health status from the hospital bed after battling COVID-19 complications. He says his lungs are damaged but recoverable, and he is optimistic about his future.
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Feb 7, 2021 · The former UFC and TUF star finished his career with a first-round KO over Quentin Henry in a bare-knuckle fight. Leben reflects on his long and brutal journey in combat sports and his plans for the future.
Jun 18, 2020 · The former UFC middleweight contender, who has been sober for two years, announces his retirement from MMA and bare-knuckle fighting. He explains his reasons, his struggles with addiction and alcoholism, and his recovery from a heart condition. He also shares his passion for coaching and refereeing.
Feb 3, 2021 · ‘The Crippler’ looks at 40: Former UFC star Chris Leben tries for one last win - The Athletic. By Ben Fowlkes. Feb 3, 2021. When people recognize him out in public these days, it’s the hair...