Topic: Chris Leben

Chris Leben just retired on the MMA hour.

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MikeLovesTacos XD

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01.20.2014 | 1:32 PM ET

Said he wants to 'gracefully' step away from the sport.

* Edited at 01.20.2014, 1:35 PM ET *

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

Fighter Details

Given Name: Christian Cyrus Leben
Pro MMA Record: 21-12-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Nickname: The Crippler
Current Streak: 4 Losses
Age: 1980-07-21 | Date of Birth: 1980.07.21
Last Fight: December 28, 2013 in UFC
Weight Class: Middleweight | Last Weigh-In: 185.5 lbs
Affiliation: Arena Gym
Height: 5'11" (181cm) | Reach: 70.5" (179cm)
Career Disclosed Earnings: $889,000 USD
Born: Portland, Oregon, United States
Fighting out of: Oahu, Hawaii
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cal1

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01.20.2014 | 1:34 PM ET

Always loved The Crippler, I hope he does well after fighting. Dana should put him in charge of a branded UFC gym or something, he needs to have something constructive to focus on.

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MikeLovesTacos XD

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01.20.2014 | 1:35 PM ET

Nope. He just said the R word. He is officially retiring from MMA.

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

curtwag84

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01.20.2014 | 2:03 PM ET

He pretty much retired on his stool during the Uriah fight so not a shocker. Like @Cal said I hope they give him a job. Maybe with UFC expanding and doing a bunch of SE Asia shows they can make him a Scout for that region. He lives in Hawaii so Im sure he knows who's good from there and you're already 1/2 way to Asia.

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mmafan2013

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01.20.2014 | 3:15 PM ET

oh well only 3 left from tuf 1

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Gebe

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01.20.2014 | 3:20 PM ET

Sanchez and Kos.

I don't think Mike's coming back, so 2 left.

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hiblet

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01.20.2014 | 5:44 PM ET

He may have an abrasive personality, bu he is still one of the most entertaining guys to watch fight. I hope he is able to stay on the straight and narrow now that he is done pursuing his passion.

OldNick

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01.20.2014 | 7:55 PM ET

Hail to The Crippler! Didn't miss one of his fights in the last 8 years. Will never forget his bout with Akiyama.

"I am ****y in prediction, confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat.”

buffalo ben

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01.20.2014 | 9:21 PM ET

that´s what happens when you lose by TKO retirement, and you don´t have any more continues

* Edited at 01.21.2014, 1:22 AM ET *

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flying_frontkick

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01.20.2014 | 10:49 PM ET

Chris Leben is one of my all time favorite fighters, he was just a genuine guy and didn't try put on an act he was just simply Chris Leben. Thank Leben for leaving your heart and will in the cage.

My Pick History: Chris Leben 4 Predictions | 0 - 4

UFC 168 | 2013.12.28

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1

UFC 162 | 2013.07.06

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1

UFC 155 | 2012.12.29

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1

UFC 138 | 2011.11.05

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1

* Edited at 01.20.2014, 10:50 PM ET *

"For no particular reason beat up everyone"

MikeLovesTacos XD

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01.20.2014 | 10:58 PM ET

@flying_frontkick... same.

My Pick History: Chris Leben 4 Predictions | 0 - 4

UFC 168 | 2013.12.28

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1

UFC 162 | 2013.07.06

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1

UFC 155 | 2012.12.29

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1

UFC 138 | 2011.11.05

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 3

* Edited at 01.20.2014, 10:58 PM ET *

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

flying_frontkick

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01.20.2014 | 11:02 PM ET

Respect @ Mike Chris Leben do or die.

"For no particular reason beat up everyone"

haven

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01.20.2014 | 11:21 PM ET

he is and good fighter

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Brazilian Jitz

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01.21.2014 | 10:29 AM ET

same here guys

My Pick History: Chris Leben 3 Predictions | 3 - 0

UFC 168 | 2013.12.28

correct Uriah Hall Decision

UFC 162 | 2013.07.06

correct Andrew Craig correct Decision

UFC 155 | 2012.12.29

correct Derek Brunson correct Decision

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mulefloyd

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01.21.2014 | 11:35 AM ET

I'm in the middle 2-3 in his last 5. Couldn't figure out how to put in here even though it shows up in the right column. Oh well.

I picked Wanderlei and then stuck with Chris for his next 2 losses before wising up and realizing he didn't have the same fire apparently so sadly I was correct in picking him to lose his last 2.

hmm, let's see if copy & paste works

My Pick History: Chris Leben
5 Predictions | 2 - 3
UFC 168 | 2013.12.28
correct Uriah Hall correct KO/TKO correct Round 1
UFC 162 | 2013.07.06
correct Andrew Craig KO/TKO Round 2
UFC 155 | 2012.12.29
wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1
UFC 138 | 2011.11.05
wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 3
UFC 132 | 2011.07.02
wrong Wanderlei Silva KO/TKO Round 1

well not a good formant. How did u guys make it look that neat & clean?

* Edited at 01.21.2014, 11:37 AM ET *

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FresnoMMA

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01.21.2014 | 2:53 PM ET

My Pick History: Chris Leben 4 Predictions | 0 - 4

UFC 168 | 2013.12.28

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1

UFC 162 | 2013.07.06

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 2

UFC 155 | 2012.12.29

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 1

UFC 138 | 2011.11.05

wrong Chris Leben KO/TKO Round 3

I feel ya guys

ProdigyKid14

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01.21.2014 | 7:53 PM ET

I was 2-2 picking his fights. Hope he has a good life after fighting. Always loved to watch him, especially in that Akiyama fight.

"I fight em all. Men, women, children, ******** people, it doesn't matter. If you hit me, we're gonna fight. -Charles Bennett"

sugadamn

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01.23.2014 | 2:46 PM ET

So sad will be missed!

jennifer

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01.23.2014 | 4:32 PM ET

awe.... I loved watching him fight!!! He knew how to bring it

"There are battles, and there are wars.... I prepare for war."

flying_frontkick

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01.23.2014 | 11:19 PM ET

@FresnoMMA that's what I like to see. Chris Leben is a war horse and one of the all time great brawlers.

"For no particular reason beat up everyone"

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