Best fights of Chris Leben

Over 11 years as a professional, Chris Leben has compiled a 22-12 (17) record, including three title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Chris Leben KOs Wanderlei Silva in 27 seconds

   On July 2, 2011 Chris Leben faced Wanderlei Silva in a middleweight bout. Leben was 30 years old with a record of 21-8, and Silva was 34 with a record of 33-10-1. Leben was coming off a loss, while Silva was coming off a win. Leben stopped Wanderlei Silva via KO in the 1st round.

2. 2. Chris Leben submits Edwin Dewees

   On October 3, 2005 Chris Leben faced Edwin Dewees in a middleweight bout. Leben was 25 years old with a record of 12-2, and Dewees was 23 with a record of 32-7. Both Leben and Dewees were on a 3-fight winning streak. Leben submitted Edwin Dewees via armbar in the 1st round.

3. 3. Chris Leben submits Yoshihiro Akiyama

   On July 3, 2010 Chris Leben faced Yoshihiro Akiyama in a middleweight bout. Leben was 29 years old with a record of 20-7, and Akiyama was 34 with a record of 13-1. Leben was on a 2-fight winning streak and Akiyama was on a 3-fight winning streak. Leben submitted Yoshihiro Akiyama via triangle choke in the 3rd round.

4. 4. Chris Leben KOs Terry Martin

   On September 19, 2007 Chris Leben faced Terry Martin in a middleweight bout. Leben was 27 years old with a record of 16-5, and Martin was 26 with a record of 16-3. Leben was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Martin was on a 4-fight winning streak. Leben stopped Terry Martin via KO in the 3rd round.