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.