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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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.
3. 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.
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.
5. Chris Leben KOs Jorge Rivera
On January 16, 2006 Chris Leben faced Jorge Rivera in a middleweight bout. Leben was 25 years old with a record of 13-2, and Rivera was 33 with a record of 13-4. Leben was on a 4-fight winning streak and Rivera was on a 3-fight winning streak. Leben stopped Jorge Rivera via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Chris Leben defeats James Fanshier
On November 13, 2003 Chris Leben fought James Fanshier for the vacant GC middleweight title. Leben was 23 years old with a record of 5-1, and Fanshier was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leben was on a 4-fight winning streak. Leben won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Chris Leben defeats Luigi Fioravanti
On April 6, 2006 Chris Leben faced Luigi Fioravanti in a middleweight bout. Leben was 25 years old with a record of 14-2, and Fioravanti was 25 with a record of 7-0. Leben was on a 5-fight winning streak and Fioravanti was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Leben won via unanimous decision.
8. Chris Leben KOs Mike Swick
On January 16, 2004 Chris Leben fought Mike Swick for the vacant inaugural WEC middleweight title. Leben was 23 years old with a record of 6-1, and Swick was 24 with a record of 5-0. Leben was on a 5-fight winning streak and Swick was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Leben stopped Mike Swick via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Chris Leben KOs Jorge Santiago
On August 17, 2006 Chris Leben faced Jorge Santiago in a middleweight bout. Leben was 26 years old with a record of 15-3, and Santiago was 25 with a record of 12-5. Leben was coming off a loss, while Santiago was on a 4-fight winning streak. Leben stopped Jorge Santiago via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Chris Leben loses to Michael Bisping via unanimous decision
On October 18, 2008 Chris Leben faced Michael Bisping in a middleweight bout. Leben was 28 years old with a record of 18-5, and Bisping was 29 with a record of 16-1. Both Leben and Bisping were on a 2-fight winning streak. Leben lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bisping.