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Chris Leben

"The Crippler"
20-12-0★ 6bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 6-0Pro bare-knuckle 3-1Grappling 0-1BKFC record 3-1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Uriah Hall · TKO · Dec 28, 2013

20-12-0 · 15 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Quentin HenryKO · R1 01:07
BKFCKnucklemania·February 5, 2021

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CAREER SUMMARY

Chris Leben holds a professional MMA record of 20-12-0. Leben has won 20 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Leben lands 2.88 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 1.28 takedowns per 15 minutes. Leben also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Leben also has 4 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: February 5, 2021. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Jul 21, 1980
Age
46
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Portland, Oregon, United States

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Benji Radach×1Title bout · Title win #1
    SportFight 4· Jun 26, 2004· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 10-3
    TKO
    R3 · 3:43
  2. LOSS
    Mississippi Regional· May 14, 2004· 7-2 vs 27-5
    DEC
  3. WIN
    vs Justin Davis
    SportFight 3· Apr 17, 2004· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:54
  4. WIN
    vs Boyd Ballard
    UFCF: Night of Champions 6· Jan 31, 2004· 6-1 vs 1-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:50
  5. WIN
    vs James Fanshier
    Gladiator Challenge· Nov 13, 2003· 4-1 vs 3-5
    DEC
  6. WIN
    vs Boyd Ballard
    UFCF: Night of Champions 5· Oct 11, 2003· 2-1 vs 1-2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:18
  7. WIN
    vs Landon Showalter
    SportFight: Second Coming· Aug 23, 2003· 1-1 vs 2-4
    UD
  8. LOSS
    vs Paulo Gazze
    California Regional· May 2, 2003· 0-1 vs 1-0
    DEC

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle WrestlingBoxingBJJ
  • 2005Semifinalist · TUF · Middleweight
  • 2004Middleweight Championship · WEC
  • 2002Started in Amateur MMA
  • Middleweight Championship · Gladiator Challenge
  • Champion · District HS
  • Champion · Fcff · Middleweight
  • Champion · UFCF · Middleweight
  • Black belt · BJJ · Baret Yoshida
  • Benson Polytechnic High School · Wrestling Folkstyle
  • Boxing 3-1 · Professional record

Camp

  • The Arena · San Diego, California, United States Instructor
  • Team Quest · Gresham, Oregon, United States Former
  • Alliance MMA · San Diego / Chula Vista, California, United States Former
  • AMC Pankration · Seattle, Washington, United States Former
  • Icon Fitness MMA · Hawaii, United States Instructor Former
  • Ultimate Fight School · Oahu, Hawaii, United States Founder Former
  • Victory MMA and Fitness · San Diego, California, United States Instructor Former

Coaches

  • Robert Follis · Head coach
  • Baret Yoshida · Grappling coach

Training partners

  • Randy Couture
  • Matt Lindland
  • Nate Quarry
  • Ed Herman

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power96
Kick power69
Punch speed69
Kick speed70
Accuracy67
Takedowns87
Ground striking97
Submissions93
Chin69
Body strength80
Cardio78

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 20-12-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.88per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.85per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.28per 15 min
46% success
Takedowns stuffed55%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 12-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.88per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.85per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.28per 15 min
46% success
Takedowns stuffed55%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 3-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed15.17per min
73% accuracy
Strikes absorbed8.67per min
36% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Chris Leben sits in the top 25.

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Chris Leben earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1716▼21
Peak
1822Apr 6, 2006
Rated fights
32
150016001700180020042006200820102012May 2, 2003 · 1472Aug 23, 2003 · 1504Oct 11, 2003 · 1545Oct 17, 2003 · 1590Nov 13, 2003 · 1606Jan 16, 2004 · 1678Jan 31, 2004 · 1689Apr 17, 2004 · 1711May 14, 2004 · 1698Jun 26, 2004 · 1727Apr 9, 2005 · 1742Aug 6, 2005 · 1751Oct 3, 2005 · 1778Jan 16, 2006 · 1808Apr 6, 2006 · 1822Jun 29, 2006 · 1779Aug 17, 2006 · 1806Dec 30, 2006 · 1759May 27, 2007 · 1744Sep 19, 2007 · 1762Mar 1, 2008 · 1771Oct 18, 2008 · 1762Aug 29, 2009 · 1741Jan 11, 2010 · 1748Jun 19, 2010 · 1765Jul 3, 2010 · 1782Jan 2, 2011 · 1764Jul 2, 2011 · 1782Nov 5, 2011 · 1767Dec 30, 2012 · 1742Jul 6, 2013 · 1737Dec 28, 2013 · 17161716

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chris Leben fight next?

Chris Leben has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chris Leben's record?

Chris Leben's professional MMA record is 20-12-0.

Who is Chris Leben fighting next?

Chris Leben's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chris Leben fight last?

Chris Leben most recently fought Quentin Henry at Knucklemania on Friday, February 5, 2021, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Chris Leben fight in?

Chris Leben fights at Cruiserweight.

How many knockouts does Chris Leben have?

Chris Leben has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Chris Leben won?

Chris Leben has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 4× KO of the Night.

How tall is Chris Leben?

Chris Leben is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Chris Leben weigh?

Chris Leben weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Chris Leben's reach?

Chris Leben has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Chris Leben?

Chris Leben is 46 years old (born Jul 21, 1980).

Where is Chris Leben from?

Chris Leben is from the United States.

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