Chris Leben facing severe heart condition; will likely never fight again

Chris Leben was discovered to have a heart condition that could be life threatening and will likely not fight again. Hopefully, he recovers from this and can have a healthy life. Below is the press release by his management:

MMA LEGEND Chris Leben FACING life-threatening HEART CONDITION
In early February of this year, UFC veteran Chris "The Crippler" Leben Announced he was coming out of retirement to compete for Bellator MMA. As part of the signing process, and in preparation for a potential running match-up, Leben underwent a battery of medical tests. Unfortunately, These tests have revealed a serious condition in his heart. As a result, the slugger and fan favorite will likely never compete again. Concerns were first raised When Leben failed Several ECG tests During his physical examinations. He was then directed to take an echocardiogram, a sonogram of the heart. This Analysis Showed a life-threatening abnormality. The left ventricle of his heart is oversized, misshapen and is not operating properly. Doctors estimate That the bloodflow through ice heart is only 18% of what is Considered normal. Immediately Doctor Prescribed a combination of drugs, Which They hope will preventable a catastrophic cardiac event. As of now, the prognosis is mixed: one doctor believes he That Should be Considered for a heart transplant, while another doctor hopes That medication and a healthy lifestyle will reverse some of the damage overtime. Doctors suspect that this serious ailment is due in large part to the fighter's notorious hard living. Leben has suffered from extreme opiate addiction, alcoholism, and medical and psychological issues throughout his life. His recently released autobiography, The Crippler: Cage Fighting and My Life on the Edge, details the acute challenges That he has faced Both inside and outside of the cage. Leben's health issues are not the only obstacle ahead of him. Unable to earn a living as a fighter, and faced with mounting medical bills, his financial situation is dire. Leben is making ends meet as a part-time coach at The Arena MMA gym in San Diego and is studying to earn a real estate sales license, Which he will hang at Keller Williams East County near San Diego. Leben overpriced hopes to leverage his many life lessons for the benefit of others. He plans to devote time to communicating with young people and the MMA community about the dangers of drug use and about how to cope with addiction. That Leben says he is grateful to the fans, friends and family that have been there for him throughout his life and career. He will continue to fight the good fight, and has confidence That strict dedication to nutrition and wellness will allow him to succeed in this battle. Leben asks anyone who wants to support him to Consider purchasing a signed copy of his autobiography at his online store ( https://chrisleben.ecwid.com ).

* Edited at 03.08.2016, 6:41 PM ET *

This was obvious in the Hall fight.

Holy ****.  Hope Leben is okay.

That sucks but it's interesting to think...Leben wanting to fight again sounded like a terrible idea but without those medical tests he might not have been discovered to have these issues with his heart. Hope he manages to get healthy again one way or another.

He was always entertaining to watch.

Favorite Leben moments ; Chris Leben vs Terry Martin 
                                               Chris Leben vs Sexiyama
                                                Chris Leben vs Wanderlei "roid rage" Silva

I hope for the best for Chris. Hopefully he finds a way to make money and keep his life together without fighting. 

https://chrisleben.ecwid.com/#!/The-Crippler-Cage-Fighting-and-My-Life-on-the-Edge-Signed-Copy/p/61775241/category=0