Chris “The Crippler” Leben is a 42 year old Male fighter from United States with a 22-12-0 pro MMA record. Leben most recently fought Quentin Henry at BKFC on Friday February 5, 2021. Chris Leben beat Quentin Henry by KO/TKO at 1:07 of Round 1 in the division.
Chris Leben has 22 wins with a 78% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 5 by submission, 5 by decision.
Chris Leben is currently on a 4 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 22-11-0 | Uriah Hall |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
UFC 168 | 2013-12-28 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-10-0 | Andrew Craig |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 162 | 2013-07-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-9-0 | Derek Brunson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 155 | 2012-12-29 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-8-0 | Mark Muñoz |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
UFC 138 | 2011-11-05 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-8-0 | Wanderlei Silva |
KO/TKO
R1 0:27
|
UFC 132 | 2011-07-02 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-7-0 | Brian Stann |
KO/TKO
R1 3:37
|
UFC 125 | 2011-01-01 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-7-0 | Yoshihiro Akiyama |
SUB
R3 4:40
|
UFC 116 | 2010-07-03 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-7-0 | Aaron Simpson |
KO/TKO
R2 4:17
|
The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale | 2010-06-19 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-7-0 | Jay Silva |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 20 | 2010-01-11 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-6-0 | Jake Rosholt |
SUB
R3 1:30
|
UFC 102 | 2009-08-29 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-5-0 | Michael Bisping |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 89 | 2008-10-18 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-5-0 | Alessio Sakara |
KO/TKO
R1 3:16
|
UFC 82 | 2008-03-01 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-5-0 | Terry Martin |
KO/TKO
R3 3:56
|
UFC Fight Night 11 | 2007-09-19 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-4-0 | Kalib Starnes |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 71 | 2007-05-26 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-3-0 | Jason MacDonald |
SUB
R2 4:03
|
UFC 66 | 2006-12-30 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-3-0 | Jorge Santiago |
KO/TKO
R2 0:35
|
UFC Fight Night 6 | 2006-08-17 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-2-0 | Anderson Silva |
KO/TKO
R1 0:49
|
UFC Fight Night 5 | 2006-06-28 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-2-0 | Luigi Fioravanti |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 4 | 2006-04-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-2-0 | Jorge Rivera |
KO/TKO
R1 1:44
|
UFC Fight Night 3 | 2006-01-16 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-2-0 | Edwin Dewees |
SUB
R1 3:26
|
UFC Fight Night 2 | 2005-10-03 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-2-0 | Patrick Cote |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 1 | 2005-08-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Jason Thacker |
KO/TKO
R1 1:35
|
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale | 2005-04-09 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 10-2-0 | Kenny Florian |
KO/TKO
R2 3:10
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 | 2004-10-28 | Middleweight | TUF |
| Loss | 10-2-0 | Josh Koscheck |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 | 2004-10-13 | Middleweight | TUF |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Benji Radach |
KO/TKO
R3 3:43
|
SportFight 4 | 2004-06-26 | Middleweight | SF |
| Loss | 9-1-0 | Joe Doerksen |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2004-05-14 | ||
| Win | 8-1-0 | Justin Davis |
KO/TKO
R1 1:54
|
SportFight 3 | 2004-04-17 | Middleweight | SF |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Boyd Ballard |
KO/TKO
R1 1:50
|
Regional circuit | 2004-01-31 | UFCF | |
| Win | 6-1-0 | Mike Swick |
KO/TKO
R2 0:45
|
WEC 9 | 2004-01-16 | Middleweight | WEC |
| Win | 5-1-0 | James Fanshier |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2003-11-13 | GC | |
| Win | 4-1-0 | Brian Sleeman |
SUB
R1 3:15
|
WEC 8 | 2003-10-17 | Middleweight | WEC |
| Win | 3-1-0 | Boyd Ballard |
SUB
R1 2:18
|
Regional circuit | 2003-10-11 | UFCF | |
| Win | 2-1-0 | Landon Showalter |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2003-08-23 | ||
| Win | 1-1-0 | Otto Olson |
KO/TKO
R1 2:01
|
Regional circuit | 2003-07-26 | UFCF | |
| Loss | 1-0-0 | Paulo Gazze |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2003-05-02 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Bryce Hamilton |
SUB
R1 2:45
|
Regional circuit | 2002-11-09 | UFCF |
Leben made his professional debut against Bryce Hamilton on November 9, 2002, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Bryce Hamilton who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Chris Leben beat Bryce Hamilton by Submission at 2:45 of Round 1.
Leben made his debut in the UFC against Jason Thacker on April 9, 2005, fighting on the preliminary card of The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale having compiled a 10-2-0 professional MMA record.
Chris Leben beat Jason Thacker by KO/TKO at 1:35 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Leben has gone on to fight a total of 22 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-10-0.
Leben defeated the previously unbeaten Aaron Simpson on June 19, 2010, at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale. Aaron Simpson came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Leben was a +265 betting underdog going into the fight. Chris Leben beat Aaron Simpson by KO/TKO at 4:17 of Round 2.
Leben's last win came against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 132 on Saturday July 2, 2011. Chris Leben beat Wanderlei Silva by KO/TKO at 0:27 of Round 1.
Leben is not currently booked for any fights.
Leben's last loss came against Uriah Hall at UFC 168 on Saturday December 28, 2013. Chris Leben lost to Uriah Hall by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 1.
Leben has fought 22 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-10-0.
Leben has knocked out 12 opponents.
Leben has submitted 5 opponents.
Leben has been knocked out 5 times.
Leben has been submitted 2 times.
